Minocycline for Acne User Reviews (Page 5)

• Britt...
• April 3, 2015

Solodyn (minocycline) "It took away my acne in a few days. but it made me nauseous when I took it on an empty stomach. My insurance covered it partially. But I didn't want to take it too long and become resistant to antibiotics."

• Skitt...
• September 10, 2012

"Well, I read all these comments before I started taking minocycline, and I really doubted it would work. But I pretty much saw overnight results (if that's possible). I noticed that my acne decreased and you can barely tell it's there anymore. I haven't even been using this medication for a week and I'm already loving it. I just hope it stays this way. The negatives with this medication is that I'm VERY emotional. Anything can make me cry. But hey, if it eliminates my acne I'll cry every day. Another negative is it gives me slight stomach pain, the other night it was a really sharp pain but it went away after a while. Good luck to all who use this!"

• Melba
• October 27, 2011

Solodyn (minocycline) "I tried a lot of products to get rid of my adult acne. The doctor put me on a topical cream for the first 3 months then wanted me to take Solodyn 45 along with the cream. My face looks perfect. I started getting side effects the last 2 months since the doctor gave me Solodyn 55. Now I have problems breathing and a little dizzy. I am only 30 and very healthy and this is the only pill I take so I think it had to be the upgrade on mg that is causing my new problems. I stopped the pills but am still using the cream. Hopefully I wont get the acne back. I would recommend this but make sure you pay attention to any changes in your health and stop taking it then."

• PlNKYY
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2015

"After exhausting ALL options, this did job. I had severe facial acne and now (3 months later on 100mg/day) I'm 100% clear. I saw a difference in the size of inflammation overnight. Experienced vertigo for the 1st month but you eventually reach equilibrium. My only concern is will it continue to stay clear. *Fingers Crossed*"

• Kat
• October 14, 2016

Solodyn (minocycline) "I had tried just about every over the counter medicine available for acne for about three years. I then went to a dermatologist who prescribed Solodyn w/ Epiduo. I could see a distinct improvement with 2-3 weeks and at 3 months my skin looks almost totally clear. My dermatologist prescribed for 2 months, and at my second visit prescribed for another two months. I am nervous about coming off of Solodyn, because it has worked fantastically, but it is SO expensive and the coupon the company offers only has a limited number of refills. Other than the prohibitive cost (retail w/o a coupon), Solodyn gets my highest rating! My experience with Solodyn.....Be patient and you will see results."

• Annikah
• July 22, 2016

"Please DO not use minocycline for acne. This drug caused me to contract psuedotumor cerebri (a pretty serious brain condition) I had been on my dosage of 100mg x2 per day for about a month. About two weeks in I began to have horrible headaches, which persisted throughout the whole day. One night the headache became so unbareable I needed to go into the ER. I was diagnosed with an intractable headache and send home after a few IV bags. My headaches persisted but I ignored them and thought possibly the heat was causing them. About 2 weeks after my first visit I began to have double vision. I called my doctor and they order a MRI immediately. The MRI showed a build up of pressure on my optic nerve, caused by minocycline."

• North...
• September 27, 2016

"I started to take minocycline on a Friday and by Tuesday my break outs had stopped. Obviously I still have scarring but I do not have any new acne. My skin was a bit more sensitive to light, but this was really the only side effect. I also made a number of dietary changes, no coffee, limit dairy, no sugar, etc so this may have helped. At night after work I made sure to do a honey mask to kill bacteria on the surface. Drinking 3+ liters of water may have helped as well. I did take on an empty stomach."

• HscNe
• September 4, 2016

"Started taking this medication for under the skin cystic acne (1-2 would pop up pretty consistently). As soon as one would go l I would have another one! I had been prescribed bezoyl peroxide clindimyacin cream, used proactive, still would get it.... Finally talked to a new doctor who prescribed this 50 mg 2x/ day. I am 1 month in and no new acne! I am very prone to yeast infections, but really have not had a problem with that.... Yet. I also started taking an anti depressant at the same time so I am not sure which one I can assign side effects to, but was waking up in the middle of the night a little restless/anxious and had a little dry mouth. These symptoms lasted about a two weeks and now I am back to normal with clear skin!"

• NAano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2018

Solodyn (minocycline) "This medication has cleared my acne completely, BUT I have been having a ton of headaches, joint pain and even gained 10lbs in a month. I have been on this med for about 3 months. Finally I thought let me read some reviews and side effects, because I don't take any other prescriptions and sure enough all those side effects popped up. And after reading these reviews. I'm stopping them. Its unfortunate you take a med for one problem and gain 10 more. Very disappointed"

• Georg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 12, 2017

"Im a 29 yr old female. I've used minocycline on and off since I was 22. I have stopped a few times to see if I am over my acne. Antibiotics DO NOT CURE ACNE they just keep it at bay. Most people will grow out of acne. Some have it for a few years, some have it for several, some their whole lives. Everyone is different. I don't experience any bad side effects while on this drug. I start on 2×50mg a day and then eventually 2-3pills a week. All the roughness/white heads around my nose clears up and is smooth. All my cystic acne vanishes. My skin is less greasy. I then have a chance to repair my skin of any scarring. Professional facials are good for this. It takes me about a month to see results. Full price AU$16.Consession $5 for 1month supply."

• Lbb
• May 3, 2015

"I'm 14 and I started taking it about 1 1/2 weeks ago. At first. my acne got really bad. All of the pimples were coming to the surface. Now, after almost two weeks, I don't have any acne. Warning: Don't start taking this a few days before a big event! Take it about 3 weeks before so all of your acne will be gone. Also, don't take this if you are going to be out in the sun for a long time. I had to learn this the hard way. It makes your skin sun sensitive."

• Anonymous
• January 27, 2011

"This med is SUPER effective for my cystic acne/acne in general. Acne runs in my family, if I'm not on minocycline I break out so bad that I don't want to leave my house (self-conscious, can't help it ha). When I'm on it, I have a few pimples at a times but otherwise skin looks clear. I DO however experience light-headedness, some ringing in my ears, and a general feeling of nausea like I have a mild case of the flu. But I think the benefit outweighs the side effects. I recommend this medicine."

• TinaWa
• August 20, 2014

"I have only been on 100mg on Monocycline for about a week and a half and have shown such improvements! I have had some acne on and off and for about 8 years, and it is so annoying it never goes away! I finally went to the dermatologist and begged for Accutane. They started the Procedures and said that I will need another month to get all my tests done. Since then my acne has improved a ton!! I don't even think I will need Accutane."

• Rose
• May 10, 2019

"This is my third time going on minocycline so I have a lot of experience with the medication. My dermatologist will prescribe this for a few months at a time as a quick fix when my acne is flaring up (post-Accutane). Minocycline is always a breath of relief for me; I just started back on it 2 weeks ago and my skin is already so clear. My college graduation is in a week so I was really trying to clear up the flare up of acne I had before that day, and this does the trick. I am also on tazorac cream, so this is paired with that for a temporary fix. My skin has gotten so remarkably clear with this medication, and trust me I've tried so many other prescriptions, OTC topicals, subscription kits, etc. For me, this works like nothing else. I have never experienced a single adverse side effect from minocycline, but I don't love being on an antibiotic so often so this is not a good long-term solution. That's the only reason I don't give 10/10."

• Dannyed
• September 8, 2016

Solodyn (minocycline) "For those of you with Acne and suffering mild to moderate acne like me. I dont have severe acne and like red big ones filled with puss or anything but I have like some along my jawline and next to my lips and this medicine along with onexton and retin A micro and the inflammation has really gone down like a lot! Its working great and its only been 1 week and 2 days. I cant imagine what its going to be like in 2 weeks. Staying positive. Hope this works."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 9, 2013

Minocin (minocycline) "I'm 17 years old and have been battling awful cystic acne for about 10 years. As I've aged, it's only worsened, which I'm assuming is due to an influx in hormones. At first, doctors misdiagnosed me as having eczema. When I was finally diagnosed with cystic acne, my doctor prescribed tetracycline. I was on it for about 1 year, at age 14-15, and it helped a little, but not drastic changes. I noticed that it started turning my teeth brown, as if I'd eaten chocolate and didn't drink anything or brush my teeth afterwards. I was prescribed minocycline (Minocin) instead. It has helped my acne tremendously, but it is still turning my teeth brown, which is not flattering nor attractive, especially for a girl my age with dating and all."

• ash
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 10, 2019

"I was on minocycline for a year and saw results pretty fast on my acne! My skin cleared up COMPLETELY and I had no side effects whatsoever. But, after the year my prescription ended, I've been off for like a week, and EVERYTHING IS COMING BACK FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. lol. I was on it for a whole year so I thought it would be ok but my face said NO"

• Kater...
• November 18, 2014

"I've had acne since I was twelve and in 8th grade I developed moderate cystic acne which progressively got worse, so my doctor put me on minocycline and it totally cleared up my skin! I stopped getting cysts and I occasionally got one or two small white heads around the time of my period. I experienced minimal side effects, mostly nausea but it went away when I switched to taking the medication before bed. I've been off minocycline for about 6 months and since then been out on birth control, I noticed that the new meds break me out in cysts a lot more so I've started back on minocycline for the second time and my face is already clearer despite being on it for only a week! I love this stuff!"

• LizaB...
• January 10, 2013

"Even thought minocyline did what it was supposed to, it gave me awful side effects--migraines, stomach pain, slight fever, trouble breathing--pretty much every side effect listed. For a week I thought I was sick because my lymph nodes were a little swollen. I took it for about 2 weeks before I began having side effects--before that it just gave me dry lips. Worth a try but please, PLEASE stop if it is making you sick."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2014

"I just started taking minocycline (Day 5) and its drying out my skin really bad! But I think that it's just drying out my pores and cysts? I'm not sure. Anyway, I am prescribed to use Epiduo gel after I wash my face and it BURNS MY WHOLE FACE because I feel like I'm missing a layer of my skin! That being said, I DO see improvements- my cysts are going down, but when I started the meds, I did get 2 new cysts, which was horrible."

• Cerelia
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 26, 2013

"This works and works very fast. It clears my acne completely in anywhere from 2-5 days, depending on how bad the outbreak. It's shocking how fast it works. I'm 43 and over the years tried everything to clear up bad cystic acne. My diet is fantastic, lots of fruits and veggies/no processed food. Tried every topical product out there, vitamins, you name it. I always break out and always get immediately clear with minocycline. I will keep trying non antibiotic approaches, but so far, nothing else comes even close. I tried doxycycline twice. As another reviewer said, it took much longer to do what minocycline does for acne."

• Sso
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2016

Solodyn (minocycline) "Worst drug ever-- I am usually not allergic to any drug but I Just took it for 2 days and have the worst body pain, muscle soreness, feverishness. The list of long term side effects from this drug is appalling. As a scientist and cancer biologist I usually take extra caution as to what drugs I consume but the side effects of this drug is scary and having experienced it first hand I am stopping it just after two days of use. My face is still dry and has acne and I am close to 40. Hopefully a topical cream will help- definitely not solodyn!"

• Jewls
• May 29, 2015

"I've been on minocycline for about a month now.. And I've noticed a huge difference. Especially around my period I don't break out as bad as I used to. My body is still adjusting to the medicine but it's slowly showing results. If you have any problems with Acne visit a dermatologist.. It's sooo worth it! It's so much better than buying all those expensive face washes that don't work. Trust me.. I've tried everything! Good luck with curing your acne! Those are just a few things I've found work for me! :)"

• Lnrn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2015

"my family recently experienced a near fatal drug reaction from minocycline. Minocycline induced DRESS I am also an RN I cannot believe this drug is given to children for acne The Drug caused a massive immune response which resulted in a close family members systemic organ failure although the reaction is extremely rare the consequence can be fatal and has been for other children Do you really want to play Russian roulette with your child's life."

• MJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2019

"This medicine is horrible,I do not recommend this at all. My first week of taking this medication for my mild acne was cool ,my skin even started to look a little different, but going into my second week I noticed I was starting to itch everywhere and I was really really tired and not myself .So I thought that it was normal or from some I ate or something .Then a day or two later I started getting hives all over my body in different place everyday ,which is the worse itching ever .Benadryl wasn’t even working for me .My hands started to swell and my body became sore and I woke up one morning and my eyes were swollen . I have had a bad allergic reaction to this medicine and I wouldn’t put this medicine on my worst enemy !I have been off of this medicine for 3 days now and I'm still going through this ,the bad definitely out weighs the good with this medicine."