Minocycline User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2019

For Acne "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."

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

Minocycline for Acne "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. Voila, it cleared up. No drugs disrupting the gut biofilm."

• lad...
• August 27, 2016

For Acne "I've been suffering from acne since I was 12. At age 28, I would have thought it would have 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 and constantly occurring blackheads are now 80% gone. Very few blemishes compared to before. This has changed my life!"

• Mat...
• November 24, 2016

For Acne "I am a teenager who had mild-severe acne. I had a lot of blackheads, acne on my chin, around my mouth, a little on the cheeks, and a lot on my forehead. My doctor prescribed me minocycline 100 mg twice a day. I have to say, the first day I used it, overnight, a few new pimples appeared. One to two weeks later, all my acne went away, leaving just tiny, tiny bumps. Very satisfied. Would recommend it. I heard there are side effects, but I took it with food and literally felt nothing!"

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2009

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 an extended-release version of the antibiotic that 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."

• 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 a 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."

• Bec...
• December 6, 2015

For Rosacea "I have had rosacea for about a year. It was really bad in the winter months. I was prescribed minocycline a month ago, and my face is 100% better. I have noticed that my hair feels totally different. I normally have dry, curly hair, and now it is straight and healthy. Has anyone else noticed this with their hair?"

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2010

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."

• Joe...
• September 26, 2016

Minocycline for Acne "In March 2016, I went with my 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 80 mg, and the first 1-2 months, I 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 it's 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."

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

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 the 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."

• Blu...
• 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 rampant 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 having breakouts after breakouts. 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!"

• Van...
• November 2, 2016

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!"

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2012

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 and 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 the 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."

• Gia...
• January 9, 2015

Minocycline for Acne "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."

• dan...
• March 9, 2011

Minocycline for Acne "Solodyn really worked for me. Make sure the doctor prescribes by your weight. I started with 90 mg, which is way too high for what I weigh. It caused tingling in my fingers and toes. Once I got it reduced to 65 mg, 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."

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

Minocycline for Acne "I'm 29, and I've suffered from acne for some years, and NOTHING worked. The 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 the 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 the morning. My side effect on this was headache. And I got the 55 mg."

• Ali...
• 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!"

• sti...
• September 26, 2017

For Acne "Took 100 mg twice a day for three months. Within a week, my acne was completely gone. Acne came back when I finished taking Novo-Minocycline, but it's much more mild. Started another three months today. My doctor thinks this could be the final shot. Wish me luck!"

• 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 led 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."

• amm...
• June 7, 2017

For Acne "Minocycline 100 mg did work for me. For the very first month, I noticed my skin getting worse, but I decided to give it another month, which was the right decision. Now, after 2 months, my skin is clear, and I'm quite happy with the results."

• gen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 31, 2013

For Acne "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. Two weeks later, I took one pill; within an hour, my joints swelled. I'd developed an allergy to it."

• Bai...
• 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 as clear as could be. I've been fighting acne for years."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2020

For Acne "Got a prescription for minocycline as I was battling with acne for over a year. After 2 weeks of being on the medication, I started to feel sick but thought it was just stress. After a while, I broke out in terrible itching hives, serious fever, whole body edema, and needed help doing anything for the next three months. The bottom line is this medication changed my life as it affected every organ in my body except my heart, it is a miracle that I survived. My advice for anyone who wants to take this is to pay attention to your body and potential changes. If any, stop the medication immediately and see a doctor. From personal experience, I will not recommend at all."

• 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."

• Kat...
• 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 2 a.m. 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."