Minocycline User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• September 9, 2013

Minocycline for Acne "I was prescribed this after being diagnosed at age 29 with severe acne vulgaris. This medication gave me no negative side effects that I noticed and cleared my acne up within 1 week. I was prescribed the once-a-day dosage, which is great. I took a break once for a few days, and the acne came back. I dashed to my medicine and got back into my normal routine. Acne went away! It's a great medication if used properly. Helped me become more confident as an adult suffering from acne."

• hre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2019

For Acne "Works instantly, but the side effects are not worth it. It ruins the gut and skin bacteria, which means after you stop taking it, all the acne-causing bacteria returns even stronger (the good bacteria gets wiped while on this medication too). I wish I never took this, as it made my skin actually worse once I stopped taking it."

• Chi...
• March 10, 2015

Minocycline for Acne "I had a cystic breakout before my wedding, and my doctor prescribed me Solodyn. After a week, they have all gone either completely away or almost barely there. Love this stuff! I didn't experience any side effects."

• bis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2015

For Acne "I personally loved this medicine! After a few days of this, my face just stopped breaking out - I do break out occasionally, but not even as much before I started taking this. I would recommend this to everyone suffering from acne."

• Not...
• April 29, 2014

Minocycline for Acne "I took Solodyn for three years. I had been on Accutane the previous year, it cleared up my skin well, but then I started to get blemishes again. The Solodyn worked well, though I still had hormonal acne two weeks every month. I was happy with the results. Then, after about a year of being on it, I left for college and started to have very bad stomach issues. Over time, they worsened, but my doctors could not figure out what was wrong. I saw three different specialists, had colonoscopies, endoscopies, scans, tests, labs, etc., but no conclusions could be made. Then, my dermatologist decided to just take me off the Solodyn to see if it had an effect. My stomach isn't 100% better, but I can already tell a difference in my health."

• Rog...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 3, 2021

For Acne "I've been taking minocycline for about 5 years to treat cystic acne. I would only tend to get breakouts at certain times of the year, so I would take it only when I felt breakouts starting (typically 1 month on, a few months off). It worked wonders. Acne would clear up almost instantly. Now for the bad part... I started feeling quite sick last year for about 3+ months. It would randomly go away for a week or so and then return. I had multiple blood tests, scans, etc. to try to figure out what was going on. Everything came back fine and nobody had any explanation. Long story short, while it was never officially diagnosed, I’m pretty sure it was drug-induced lupus, and I’m pretty sure it was from the minocycline. If I take the drug now, I feel sick almost instantly. I've had to give it up. I’m assuming what happened to me is rare. But I wanted to put it out there in case this information helps someone else."

• Cal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2016

For Rosacea "My rosacea after 40 flared up the worst I've ever seen. Small pustules started on the left side of my cheek, spreading and covering my whole entire face, except for my nose, down to my neck, and facial swelling around the eyes. All my flare-ups are always associated with itching, stinging, and a crawling feeling on my face. My doctor put me on Minocycline 100 MG twice a day, and after 2 days, I saw major results. Small pustules disappeared quickly, and itching stopped. I am an African American with rosacea."

• c_t...
• March 23, 2016

For Acne "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 me 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 gone 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!!!"

• Cre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2015

Minocycline for Acne "I am over 40 with adult acne for years. I had it under control with Epiduo for years, but something hormonal happened and I had a severe breakout, and it was bad. My dermatologist started me on Solodyn 105 mg. It worked immediately. My acne cleared up and my face was smooth again. But my only side effect is I have gotten really dark. I haven't read anyone's complaints about getting dark, so I would like some responses to my post. I don't know if it's 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."

• Cal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2017

For Acne "DO NOT TAKE. I almost went blind. I was taking this medication for acne, and my doctor decided to double the dosage. About 4 days after that, I got the worst headache pain in my entire life and saw a doctor. He diagnosed me with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)/pseudotumor cerebri caused by minocycline and ordered for me to have an MRI and MRV. Next, I had a LP (spinal tap) that said the pressure in my head was 57, when the normal pressure is anywhere from 10 to 15. At this point, I could not see at all, and for risk of becoming permanently blind at such a young age (I am only 18), I was rushed into surgery and had a LP shunt placed. I will forever have a tube in my spine that connects to my abdomen. Currently, half of my vision is forever gone, and my life is changed now."

• Anonymous
• October 7, 2008

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 of other medications for allergies and high blood pressure, and this has never interfered with any of them."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2011

Minocycline for Acne "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!"

• GR2...
• 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 a rheumatologist who wanted me to take Plaquenil and methotrexate, I freaked out. I was not able to lift my arms up and had feet inflammation. 90% is gone now. I just have knee inflammation under the patella. I hope it all heals 100%-the 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."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2017

For Acne "I love this medicine. I'm 19, with severe cystic acne all over my cheeks, chest, nose, and forehead. I used to have major scarring around my mouth and on my cheeks, and I never thought that it would go away. One month in, all of my acne and all of my scarring was gone. A lot of people said that they seemed to have problems with it, so I remind you that it is an 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 0.08%, which were topical creams. I think the three altogether made it much more effective."

• ros...
• March 19, 2011

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 it for 2 months now, and my face has returned to its original state. The rosacea on my collarbone/upper chest has not returned. I would recommend this to anyone who asked. Hoping to start doxycycline soon and get similar results."

• Anonymous
• December 28, 2009

For Rosacea "I have had rosacea since I was 18. I am now 48. I have tried a few different medicines. This is the first that has improved my skin to the condition it was in before rosacea. I have not had any side effects from this drug. I give it a 10."

• lil...
• December 13, 2013

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

• Asd...
• December 13, 2014

Minocycline for Acne "I was taking Solodyn for about a week and a half. My acne was very moderate and it cleared up pretty quickly after taking Solodyn. But it caused a very severe yeast infection and caused me to have nosebleeds."

• min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2020

For Acne "I had a horrible experience on this minocycline antibiotic a few months ago. After a week of using it, I developed hives all over my body and also developed drug-induced lupus. I couldn't move any of my limbs, including my shoulder, knees, fingers, etc., without excruciating pain. DO NOT TAKE THIS. There are just way too many side effects."

• azi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 3, 2014

Minocycline for Acne "I am 16, and I have been on Solodyn for about a year and a half. The first month I started taking it, my skin cleared way up, but then it got bad again. Now, if I stop taking it, I break out worse than before, so it is really just keeping my acne somewhat controlled, but it had not cleared up my face at all."

• 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 a 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 a different chair at work, sleeping differently, a 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."

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

For Acne "My first week of taking this drug was 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!!!"

• In...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2014

For Acne "I've been on minocycline for five days now, and I've noticed the acne on my skin starting to clear up pretty well, and I bet two more weeks would clear it fully. But the side effects are too difficult to bear. I feel far too tired, my mouth is always dry and has a bitter taste no matter what I eat or how much I brush my teeth. But most recently, my throat swelled up to the point where I could barely gulp. Overall, I think it has potential to be a great product. But for me, it wasn't worth the suffering."

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

Minocycline for Acne "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 here 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 supposed to use it, but I like the results I'm getting without it. I would recommend this for sure."

• Lau...
• 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 got 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 100 mg twice a day, every day with only initial, minor symptoms."