Minocycline User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2018

For Rosacea "At 46 years old rosacea started .... At first bland but then after 2 years pustules and swollen nose: a monster! The minocin helped me. As pustules appear I take it for a week and everything passes. Zero side effects, thanks Minocin."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2019

For Acne "I've currently been on minocycline for three months and my experience has been great. It totally cleared up my facial and back acne and I'm delighted with the results. The only issue I have now is trying to come off it. I am trying to wean myself off minocycline by only taking it every two to three days and I have already noticed my acne coming back. I thought if I tried this method my body wouldn't be shocked and maybe my acne wouldn't come back but unfortunately this hasn't been the case. I'm terrified to come off it totally now as it seems that it didn't clear my acne for good (as my doctor lead me to believe) and now I am going to have to try another method. Does anyone have any recommendations?? I feel I have tried everything but minocycline was the only thing that worked. I cannot stay on it forever though and want to find a permanent method to get rid of the acne."

• Laura
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 18, 2022

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was diagnosed with RA in February 2016 and psoriatic arthritis in September 2021. I tried to naturally manage my RA with diet and eliminating inflammatory foods. It worked for about 4 years but during the pandemic, I experienced a lot of personal stressors and my RA gradually dot worse to the point of not being able to sleep, get myself dressed, or do the lightest of daily tasks. I refused to take any biologics or DMARDS. They were never a consideration. I researched books on Amazon and purchased The New Arthritis Breakthrough and checked out The Road Back from my local library. Both books talked about using minocycline to treat and potentially cure RA. Many testimonials claimed that minocycline cured them. I can honestly say, the first day I tried minocycline, I got immediate relief. I have been on minocycline for 6 months and feel like I never had RA. I Praise God for such a miraculous transformation! I have taken 100mg twice a day, everyday with only initial, minor symptoms."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2016

For Acne "My first week of taking this drug were terrible. My acne got worse and I broke out in hives. I was itchy. I felt ugly and I was miserable and ready to quit. I didn't even want to leave the house! I continued with it and one week later, my skin is clearing up, my hives have gone away and I'm starting to be really happy with the results. If this drug makes your skin worse in the first week, don't quit because it will get better!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2012

Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne "My 12 year old daughter has suffered from acne for two years. She was on Doxy and proactive and it worked great and then we took her off it and her acne came back so we started her on Solodyn and Proactive and it seems to work great. We tried just proactive without the antibiotics and it helps a little but adding the antibiotic makes a huge difference. It has been two weeks since she started and her acne has improved at least 50%, maybe even 70%. Also the proactive sulfur mask they have works great. She puts a thin layer on her face at night and sleeps with it on and I see a huge improvement by the morning."

• rosac...
• March 19, 2011

Solodyn (minocycline) for Rosacea "I was given Solodyn for 3 months as part of a study. Within 3 days I saw a big difference. I was mainly looking to get rid of the red hue on my face since birth. I soon discovered that I had inflammation of my facial skin that was soon gone. My facial skin took on a whole new texture and what few tiny pimples I would get no longer existed. I have been without for 2 months now and my face has returned to it's original state. The rosacea on my collar bone/upper chest has not returned. I would recommend this to anyone who asked. Hoping to start doxycycline soon and get similar results."

• GR2020
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 13, 2020

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been taking minocycline for my RA since mid - July after I met with Rheumatologist who wanted me to take Plaquenil and methotrexate, I freaked out. I was not able to lift arms up and feet inflammation. 90 % is gone now. I just have knee inflammation under the patella. I hope it all heals 100% sooner the better. I started taking 100 mg pulse M W F. Now I can take it M-Thursday. I want to walk and run again. I wish it were faster. Anyone with Minocycline RA success please post your dosage and any guidance so I can beat the rest of this RA."

• graye...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 1, 2012

Minocin (minocycline) for Rosacea "Although it took 6 weeks to show improvement, after that it worked great. The doctor told me it would take that long. I had no side effects. I had a red area on my nose and under my eye for months and doctor said it was rosacea. It cleared it completely. I also have red and dry skin on my cheeks and jaw that the medicine did NOT help."

• Moz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2019

For Acne "So glad I read all of these comments on here! I started this medication about 3 weeks ago for mild skin issue. My dermatologist said it could cause headaches. I had no side effects the first week and then every day at the same time in the afternoon I would experience a sudden horrible stiff neck and flu like symptoms of feeling tired, miserable, etc. I developed a random deep cough but no congestion. This happened every day for over a week. I tried different chair at work, sleeping differently, new pillow, etc. Nothing helped. Then my palms started itching unbearably - which I knew could be a medication reaction so I stopped the medication. Within 3 days the stiff neck and all other issues stopped. I had no idea an antibiotic could cause flu like symptoms and a stiff neck! So glad I stopped taking this and so glad to read I wasn't the only one. So sorry for everyone who has been affected by this medicine."

• Matthew
• November 24, 2016

For Acne "I am a teenager who HAD mild-severe acne. I had a lot of black-heads, acne on my chin, around my mouth, a little on the cheeks, and A LOT on my forehead. My doc prescripted me minocycline 100mg twice a day. I have to say, the first day I used it, over night, a few new pimples appeared. 1-2 weeks later, ALL my acne went away, leaving just tiny, TINY bumps. VERY SATISFIED WOULD RECOMMEND IT. I heard there is side effects, but I took it with food, and literally felt nothing!"

• Vanessa
• November 2, 2016

Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne "I'm 32 years old and I was suffering from unwanted blemishes constantly. I was desperate to try anything to clear my skin - my last straw was seeing the dermatologist. I've now been on Solodyn for 3 months and my skin is nearly flawless with a small blemish rarely. Unfortunately my trade off for clear skin seems to be weight gain from Solodyn. I have been the same weight my entire life no matter what I ate. But since one Solodyn I have gone from 155 pounds to 170 pounds in 90 days and I'm even starving myself. Has anyone else had this side effect? and if so I hope the weight drops when I stop taking them. Help!"

• h2434
• August 28, 2014

Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne "This medicine leaves me feeling undecided and confused. First off, it made me break out bad, and in a type of way I never did before. I had huge cysts all over my back. My Dr said that it "gets everything out of your skin then clears you up." I did clear up after 4 months on it. It wasn't until the last month it improved. Problem is that it scarred me everywhere from the cysts. I never broke out on my back like that before, and it actually hurt. I'm hoping the scars become less dark. Bottom line: It broke me out bad for 3 months and then cleared up and I'm left with scars. Skin is much clearer but I'm still getting small pimples on shoulders and face."

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2012

Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne "Solodyn worked great for me! I got really sick on Doxycycline, so my dermatologist switched me to this. It cleared up my body & face acne (I was/am also taking Veltin as a topical). I understand it can be very expensive for some people, but my insurance covered it with a $20 copay. I was on Solodyn for 6 months and just stopped taking it on advice of my derm about 2 weeks ago. So far so good! I would recommend it. I didn't have any side effects on it like I had on the Doxy."

• lady
• August 27, 2016

For Acne "I've been suffering from acne since i was 12. At age 28 I would have thought it would diminished. No such luck. My biggest problems were blackheads that continuously popped up on the sides of my face and moderate blemishes that emerged. A breakout would start and take months to heal. The blackheads NEVER went away though. I tried everything over the counter even splurged on really expensive products. Nothing ever worked and I finally went to the NP who prescribed me this. I have to admit my expectations were low considering the mediocre reviews. I am now a month in and my skin has changed DRASTICALLY. My once never healing & constantly occurring blackheads are now 80% gone. Very few blemishes compared to before. This has changed my life!"

• estan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2013

Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne "I'm 29 and I've suffered from acne for some years and NOTHING worked. Last choice I had was to go to my dermatologist and he prescribed me Solodyn. He said it may take a month before it starts to work. I broke out a few times but at 4 weeks my face was clearing up. My face was clear for 8 days then I ran out. Had to wait a week for pills to be delivered (had to enroll to get my pills for $20.00) and since I've been without the pills I only had two small pimples within 2 weeks. I got some more pills now and I love it. It's the best thing that ever happened to my face. I was prescribed with Ziana for the evening and Aczone for morning. My side effect on this was headache. And I got the 55mg."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2010

Minocin (minocycline) for Acne "I used Minocin for about 20 years (16 - 36 years approx) which controlled my acne perfectly. Before I started taking this I had very, very severe acne, huge boils and spots all over my back and face but this seems to cure it. I was very lucky - I had no side effects apart from bad stomach if I took too many."

• danai...
• March 9, 2011

Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne "Solodyn really worked for me. Make sure the Dr. prescribes by your weight, I started with 90mg which is way too high for what I weigh, it caused tingling in my fingers and toes, once I got it reduced to 65mg I had no side effects. The only negative is the price, the discount card is only good for 3 refills after that it is very expensive."

• Kate
• November 8, 2019

For Acne "Took minocycline for 3 days. Started getting little itchy spots on my legs in the early afternoon of the 4th day. Then they spread on my body and behind my ears in the evening. Woke up at 2am with the itchy spots very swollen, full on hives. On the bright side I noticed my facial acne improve. But I would much rather have acne than these hives. I am miserable."

• Blueb...
• July 25, 2015

For Acne "I'm almost 21 now and have had acne since I was 12ish. My cheeks are scarred from the moderate to severe acne, and so is my back. Before taking the minocycline my acne was running rampage on my face and back, along with hurting my self-esteem. I was put on minocycline and Aczone (it's a topical prescription), and my acne began to clear up very quickly. Not necessarily that the scars went away, but I wasn't haven't break out after break out. Maybe I have some minor stiffness from the antibiotic, but all in all I haven't really had any side effects. Wish everyone the best of luck!"

• Baile...
• September 20, 2013

For Acne "In a week my face went from nasty severe acne vulgaris to perfectly clear. I have acne scars and a week later they even went away so in 2 weeks my face was clear as could be. I've been fighting acne for years. "

• Joey
• September 26, 2016

Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne "In March 2016 I went withmy friend to Rome. Within days my face was covered in acne. I was extremely depressed and self conscious I have never had acne before. I went on 80mg and the first 1-2 months didn't notice changes. After the trial period it cleared up and I've been off for two weeks. I have a few pimples but its basically nothing. I wash my face and use a topical. It worked but unfortunately it does take time. I'm basically 100% clear now minus some blemishes which will go away in time. Stay with it and stay positive."

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2011

Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne "This medication had its good and bad. It worked very well to clear up my acne. Within a month I saw drastic results. However, my hair started falling out while I was on this medication. My dermatologist didn't believe that it was the medication causing it so I choose to stop on my own. Within a week I noticed my hair was no longer dropping. Since I was on no other medication at the time or did not change any products I can only assume it was a side effect of the medicine."

• NotIm...
• January 26, 2010

Solodyn (minocycline) for Acne "I recently got horrible cystic acne on my back out of nowhere so I went to a dermatologist and was prescribed Solodyn along with Evoclin Foam cleansing cloths. After about 2 weeks of taking Solodyn I experienced extreme stomach pain and frequent trips to the bathroom. I lost about 8 lbs. After a couple more weeks the stomach pain went away and my back cleared up completely by the end of the pills. However, after stopping it, my face started to break out with little bumps on my forehead and my face was perfect beforehand. I dont know if this is due to stopping Solodyn."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2019

For Acne "This medication worked wonders on my severe acne. I had extremely infected and inflamed pores all across my face and after 2 weeks I saw results. After 2 months my skin was perfectly clear. I used this by itself, discontinued use, then used it again with a retinoid gel (tretinoin) and daily face washing. I personally never noticed any side effects, and I was surprised to see so many people had negative effects with it. I stopped using it after 4 months because my doctor explained that it shouldn’t be used long-term. I continued using the retinoid gel, but once I ran out, I just continued to wash my face and try natural things like witch hazel and tea tree oil. It worked for a while, but after a few weeks I had to get back on minocycline. Now I’m still currently using it."

• Aliso...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2013

For Acne "I'm 14 and a freshman in High school. My confidence is very low because of my acne but I have been taking this medication for 2 weeks and I have noticed a big difference! My confidence is a tad bit higher even though I still have acne. But on the bad side I have been having BAD migraines and nausea. But I can cope with it because it has helped my acne so well!"