Minocycline for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

• Rano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2019

"Tried doxycycline which didn’t work, so was prescribed minocycline twice a day and have been using for approximately five months, the results have been amazing with no side effects. Highly recommend, however curious to see if my skin stays clear now that I have stopped taking the medication."

• Cress
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2015

Solodyn (minocycline) "I am over 40 with adult acne for years. I had it under control with epidue for years but something hormonal happened and I had a severe break out and it was bad. My dermatologist started me solodyn 105mg. It worked immediately. My acne cleared up and my face was smooth again. But my only side affect is I have gotten really dark, I haven't read anyone complaints about getting dark so I would like some responses to my post. I don't know if its because I am a black woman. But after reading some of the posts I will start taking a lesser dose to see if that helps."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2011

Solodyn (minocycline) "When I turned 40 I started getting cysts on my chin and jawline (a lovely side effect of hormones) and dealt with it for 6 months before deciding to finally see my Dermatologist. She prescribed 55 mg and the results were immediate and remarkable. I've been on it for 4 months and have had no side effects (I take NO other medications though) and have had ZERO breakouts. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is expensive so be sure to get the discount card from your Doctor which is good for 3 refills. I see my Doctor every 3 months so she can monitor my progress and give me another card. I have paid only $10 a month for this medication since I started it. My confidence has skyrocketed and I'm saving a ton of money on makeup!"

• Anonymous
• April 27, 2009

Solodyn (minocycline) "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."

• genah
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 31, 2013

"I was on minocycline for about 3 years for acne. It controlled the acne great. Then one day out of the blue various joints were extremely swollen; maybe two of my knuckles, one of my toes, and my knees. I could hardly walk it hurt so bad. The next day that swelling would be gone but other joints would be swollen and stiff. I tried the process of elimination, cutting certain foods out of my diet, various vitamins. I went to the doctor and they were baffled. I finally stopped taking the minocycline. In 24 hours swelling went down. 2 weeks later I took one pill, within an hour my joints swelled. I'd developed an allergy to it."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2017

"I LOVE THIS MEDICINE. I'm 19, with severe cystic acne all over my cheeks, chest, nose, and forehead. I use to have major scarring around my mouth and on my cheeks, and I never thought that it would go away. 1 month in, ALL of my acne and ALL of my scarring was gone. A lot of people said that they seem to have problems with it, so I remind you that it IS and antibiotic, and with that being said you MUST remember to take it, and not miss any pills. The gap is what will cause side effects, and you need to take the pills for the time that your doctor prescribed you. Don't just stop. My dermatologist also prescribed Onexton, and Retin-A .08%, which were topical creams. I think the three all together made it much more effective."

• Ivy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 26, 2020

Solodyn (minocycline) "Solodyn made my son's acne worse, and he ended up with pitting and scarring. His pediatrician suggested a milk free diet due to his Latino heritage. We gave that a whirl, and it really did the trick. No more outbreaks. The same thing worked for my grandson. He had terrible back acne, so we eliminated the milk. Wallah, it cleared up. NO DRUGS disrupting the gut biofilm."

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2009

Solodyn (minocycline) "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. "

• c_tron
• March 23, 2016

"Used to be so miserable all the time because of my severe acne. It would be the last thing on my mind before I would fall asleep and the first thing on my mind as soon as I would wake up. All the different face washes weren't working at all. Decided to tell my parents I was feeling depressed from my acne and they took me to see a dermatologist. Right away they prescribed be minocycline. This stuff has been magic for me so far, it's been about a year and a half since I started it. I have went from severe acne to basically clear, glowing skin. And another great thing about it is that I have experienced zero side effects. If you are fed up with your acne, this is your solution I can promise you that. It will change your life and confidence!!!"

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2015

Solodyn (minocycline) "I've just started this medication and so far so good. So far all I have noticed is that my pimples are coming to a head and my cysts are starting to level and also blackheads and whiteheads are vanishing. I'm on the 80 mg Solodyn and I'm guessing that's very high since most people her are on like 65 and 50 mg. I do get very dizzy, lightheaded, my stomach kills, and I have trouble focusing for about two hours after taking the antibiotic but it's a price I'm willing to pay. I have sensitive skin and I like how this doesn't make me peel as much as the previous topical medication I was on (Ziana). I'm still suppose to use it but I like the results I'm getting without it. I would recommend this for sure."

• Gianna...
• January 9, 2015

Solodyn (minocycline) "I had really bad breakouts going into college. I took Solodyn paired with a topical called Ziana. I was really skeptical because I didn't notice any changes in the first 4-6 week trial period, but it really helped me clear up after about 3 months. I'm mostly left with blemishes now which have not really improved since my breakouts stopped. I've been on Solodyn for six months now, but I think I'm going to stop because my acne feels controlled."

• lilia...
• December 13, 2013

"I'm 26 years old woman and been on minocycline 100mg for about two weeks and I'm Really Really pleased what it has done for my skin. I've had acne since I was 14 and been struggling with my skin more or less ever since. On its worse I had big painful cystic bumps on my cheeks and especially jawline, inflammation and smaller ones pretty much all around my face. Not a single pimple free day. I started Tri Cyclen birth controls at the same time with this and I don't even need coverup anymore! It made my skin really dry at first but on week two it changed. Didn't have initial breakout at all either, skin's greasiness is gone too. So far this has worked wonders for me! Absolutely love it."

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

"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."

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

"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) "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."

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

"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

"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) "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) "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) "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

"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) "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) "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) "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

"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."