Also known as: Dynacin, Minocin, Minocin PAC, Myrac, Solodyn
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Minocin (minocycline) for Acne: I used this medicine for less than a week. It really improved my skin but I had some bad side effects which included being dizzy and light-headed. I also had stomach cramps and very bad diarrhea. I tried taking it with and without food.
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Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne: Solodyn was touted as being 'new' from my dermatologist after I tried many other antibiotics (Tetracycline, Minocycline, and Erythromycin all in various stages of potency). Even though Solodyn is really Minocycline, it's a extended release version of the antibiotic which is supposed to give a more consistent stream into your body.
After using the product for over six months I have noticed no further nodular outbreaks on my back or neck area. My chest has also calmed down about 80% from before (red nodes, cystic acne, now down to small red bumps here and there). It is EXPENSIVE.
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Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne: I have been using Solodyn. It has worked for me very well. It did not completely clear my pimples but I did not have any side effects on Solodyn.
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Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne: I have just recently started using Solodyn and have severe acne. I started seeing results very quickly. I am very happy with it.
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minocycline for Acne: I just started treatment about 4 days ago. So far I've had no side effects. My face is pretty clear. I'm hoping it'll work well for my back.
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Minocin (minocycline) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Having suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for more than 20 years I suffered a whole body flare 5 years ago severe enough to almost prevent me from walking. Twenty-six days after being put on Minocin by my doctor at Harvard Medical School I was riding my bicycle 10 miles a day. Minocin is not a "cure" for rheumatoid arthritis. Whenever I have attempted to get off this drug the rheumatoid arthritis has come back within 2 months. But as long as I take it you would never know I have rheumatoid arthritis. Only side effect I've experienced is a grayish blue tint to my skin on my neck and cheeks.
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Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne: I was on Solodyn for about 6 months - the amount of time an acne medication is supposed to take to give you clear skin. While on it, I still had frequent whiteheads on a daily basis. Once off of it, I noticed more pimples popping up, but still - it didn't even get me anywhere close to having clear skin. I'm still looking for better medications. I have been dealing with this for two years and no solution yet.
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Minocin (minocycline) for Rosacea: This medication works well for me. It took a very long time before I was finally diagnosed with Rosacea. I kept hoping I would just out grow adolescent acne even all the way into my late twenties. The only side effect I have encountered is yeast infections. I started taking acidophillus which helps but am now going to consult a nutritionist to see if they can help diet wise. The benefits of the drug outway the side effect but I hope to find a happy balance.
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minocycline for Acne: I've been using minocycline HCL (trade name here: Boromycin) for nearly 6 months now and it works wonders. My skin cleared up in 5 months however, the effect started to be visible only after I've been taking the capsules for about one month.
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Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne: Solodyn has cleared up my skin completely. Contrary to the first comment someone posted, this is the first antibiotic that has worked without giving me constant yeast infections. The only drawback is the sensitivity to sunlight. One day at the beach with SPF 30 still caused me to become ill and badly burned.
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Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne: This product has worked very well for me. I have been on it for about a year now and they recently upped my dose to get rid of some of the very small bumps on my nose. Honestly this is the best product I have ever used. My advice: you should give it a try.
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Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne: Solodyn really worked great for me. My skin cleared up extremely fast and has stayed clear. I might get a slight pimple here and there but it usually goes away in about 2 days and is hardly even noticeable. I haven't experienced any side effects whatsoever. Solodyn is the first antibiotic I have ever taken for my acne so maybe that is why it has worked so well. I would definitely recommend Solodyn for anyone who has never taken oral antibiotics for their acne before.
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minocycline for Acne: I only just started using minocycline about 3 weeks ago. My doctor said it would take about 3 months for my acne to go away while on it. I've noticed since being on it that I've been eating a lot more and going to the bathroom a lot too.
I've tried EVERYTHING for my acne so I hope this works, it's not that severe, but it is a little annoying. So far, I've had no bad side effects either.
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minocycline for Acne: I have bad acne on my back. It really didn't matter what I did. Minocycline clears up my skin in a day or two. The only downside is that my skin is drier than normal.
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minocycline for Acne: I've been using Minocycline for acne breakouts. I use it for four or five days every other month (which is my usual breakout pattern).
The medication is very effective, but I worry about using it too often because of the possible side effect of tooth discoloration.
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Dynacin (minocycline) for Acne: This drug is very helpful. I used to have pus filled acne all over my face and now very few of them. It does nothing for white heads and clogged pores but does get rid of the pus filled looking ones.
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Minocin (minocycline) for Acne: I used this medicine for a week. I felt numb all the time and was dizzy and had nausea. It did start to work right away and my acne started to clear up.
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minocycline for Acne: I had a severe case of acne mechanica from a poorly designed CPAP chin strap. Minocycline cleared it up in three weeks after two other antibiotics had failed.
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minocycline for Rosacea: Whenever I have a flare-up I take 100 mg twice a day and it quickly resolves the problem and my skin looks wonderful. I take a lot a other medications for allergies and high blood pressure and this has never interfered with any of them.
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minocycline for Acne: I had mild-sometimes moderate acne vulgaris. I didn't have terrible skin, but I didn't feel comfortable not wearing makeup, and somedays I was embarassed to let people see or touch my face. I began taking 100mg of Minocycline and saw a significant improvement. My skin cleared up very quickly, and overall my complexion looked brighter and softer. I would recommend taking Minocycline if your doctor perscribes it.
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