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Minocycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should...

Minocycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should be used only short term (max. 3 months).

It is usually taken once a day with food, at the same time every day.

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October 4, 2006
This has been the magic pill for me and my adult acne. After I get on it my acne goes away within a week or two. I am also using Tazorac and BP but as soon as I stop the antibiotic the acne comes right back. It stinks because I know I can't stay on this forever. Now it's just working with the Dr. to find something that can work without the antibiotic.
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May 22, 2012

Pros:

- No side effects?

Cons:

- No improvement after one and a half months

I was switched to generic minocycline after my insurance would not cover Solodyn (extended release mino). Solodyn, while I took the samples, was a miracle drug. Minocycline has had none of the same effects -- I've been taking it for a month and a half. There is no difference in the persistence or size of my acne. I have not experienced any bad side effects, though. Nothing's changed. But I'm scared that once I just stop taking it, my acne will only get worse.
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March 25, 2012

Pros:

maybe more effective than doxycycline, i dont know

Cons:

PHYCOLOGICAL side effects:
-laziness
-dramatically reduced endurance
-makes you prone to depression
-makes you less smart, insightful, etc
-makes you prone to fatigue
NERVOUS system side effects:
-dizziness
-lightheadedness
-shakiness (makes fine motor stuff like typing harder)
MUSCULARSKELETAL side effects:
-muscle aches and pains
-joint soreness
-general stiffness
DIGESTIVE side effects:
-mild diarrhea/softer stools
-mild nausea
-loss of appet

My doctor thought this would work better than doxycycline, but it hasnt really, and the side effects are horrible. Just don't use this, there are so many better alternatives
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October 13, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

My acne bacame worst
Headaches
Feeling sick if not taken with lots of food

It did not help my acne at all, even made it worst.
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August 29, 2010

Pros:

Clears up acne and helps with scarring

Cons:

makes you itch

If you can take the severe itching then get it but if you like me and you can't don't!
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November 3, 2009

Pros:

Helps with redness and formation of pimples, helps complexion.

Cons:

Loss of appetite, nausea (if taken without food), tiredness, dizziness

I think minocycline would have completely cleared me of acne if i was able to finish the bottle but unfortunately i had side effects from day one. Also, if your acne is caused by hormones, the minocycline will help but once you finish the minocycline your acne will probably return. You need something that controls your hormones long term. Birth control for acne is better than antibiotics in long term use. I would recommend treating your hormones first then if you see no improvements, treat the acne as bacterial.
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October 22, 2009

Pros:

No stomic pain, only one pill a day, acne appears to be in remission.

Cons:

none yet

I'm going to keep taking it and I will update the site after a week.
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September 21, 2009

Pros:

not too expensive
no obvious side effects

Cons:

doesn't seem to work

not worth it
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August 29, 2009

Pros:

Easy to take

Cons:

inneffective but no side effects for me

Didnt really do much works for some i guess.
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July 26, 2009

Pros:

been on it for week and a bit. after a couple of days my skin wasn't as red as it use to be. so far, i haven't had any major break outs, which is a good sign. hopefully this will keep up..

Cons:

i haven't experienced any side effects so far..

too early to tell. but its cheap :P
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