Minocycline for Rosacea User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Minocin, Emrosi, Dynacin, Minocin for Injection, Ximino, Minolira, Solodyn
Reviews for Minocycline
- Ame...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 24, 2022
Minocycline "Had to take prednisone just to function. Doctors had no idea. Saw RA and internal medicine doctors. Got a liver biopsy. Stopped the minocycline on my own. None had any idea and dismissed me when I suggested the minocycline. Took about 3 months, but if you look under minocycline toxicity, you will see my symptoms nearly word for word. Finally told the doctor to wean me off prednisone to see how I feel. Now I’m fine. Tried some topical treatment a dermatologist suggested, and as soon as I noticed a drop in energy, I stopped."
- Jen...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 20, 2019
"DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE! I was prescribed this drug for rosacea acne. I started at 1 pill a day as I easily get migraines. This pill messed with my mind. Felt disoriented, out of it, stiff neck pain, overwhelmed, no concentration after three days of being on the pill. Took it for five days, though, and stopped. Did clear acne, but then it came back a week later. Not worth the side effects. Going back next week for an alternative. This medicine scared me before I even started it. I did follow the rules...don't lay down until an hour after taking, can't take antacids or multivitamins, can't take long term due to liver damage. Felt like a gremlin!"
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- Ann...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 27, 2023
"Minocycline worked well for years for my rosacea. I noticed my fingernails were turning blue and I developed a bluish area across the back of my neck and over my lip. In doing some research and comparing pictures, I discovered that it was most likely a side effect of long-term Minocycline. I discontinued using it, and now I am having a considerable flare-up. I don't know what to do."
- Anj...
- July 2, 2017
"I have suffered from rosacea for the last few years, but only in the last few months has it gotten out of control. My Dr. has prescribed Minocycline 100 mg twice a day. I have been on this medication now for 3 days and have no results. For anyone who has used this medication, when did they start seeing positive signs of improvement? These flare-ups are really leaving me feeling down and depressed."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Anonymous
- December 10, 2012
Minocycline "Worked great. Doctors tried other medicines or creams for 2 years, and after 1 week of taking this, it took care of the issue and itching as well."
- Dar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 23, 2016
"After two weeks, my face looks flawless. Hope it lasts. Twice a day, 50 mg. Supposed to take it for one month."
- Anonymous
- February 14, 2010
"Whenever I try to come off this medicine, my rosacea flares up within 10 days to 2 weeks. I am currently attempting to wean the dosage down to 3 times per week, so far, it is working."
- gau...
- October 27, 2011
Minocycline "Cleared up my nose in 3 days, but have headache, little dizzy, foggy head."
- Anonymous
- January 13, 2010
Minocycline "I started taking this, and after a few weeks, my rosacea was clearer, but had to stop because of unbearable joint pain. Doctor put me on a lower dose of doxycycline, and so far, so good."
- Anonymous
- December 27, 2011
Minocycline "Great product with 45 mg once per day."
- Mis...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 8, 2013
"I took medicine for the first time and had an allergic reaction. The palms of my hands and the bottom of my feet were itching so bad! Then my entire body started itching, even my private areas."
- Dav...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 12, 2020
"Fantastic result, cleared rosacea."
- Anonymous
- January 6, 2021
Minocycline "The only medicine that works for me."
- guk...
- April 12, 2015
"This is the first medicine that has gotten my face back to normal. Thank you!"
- dj_...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 6, 2022
"Cleared up my rosacea. May or may not have contributed to constipation."
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"It worked for 2 weeks, rosacea cleared up on my cheeks, but hives arrived and severe itching. Stopped the medication and a cream is being called in, but hives and itching must be addressed by my derm quickly!"