Minocin for Rosacea User Reviews

Rating: 7.7

Minocin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the off-label treatment of rosacea. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

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Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 1, 2012

"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."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
May 31, 2009

"This medication works well for me. It took a very long time before I was finally diagnosed with rosacea. I kept hoping I would just outgrow adolescent acne, even all the way into my late twenties. The only side effect I have encountered is yeast infections. I started taking acidophilus, which helps, but am now going to consult a nutritionist to see if they can help diet-wise. The benefits of the drug outweigh the side effect, but I hope to find a happy balance."

10 / 10

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Day...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 1, 2018

"I suffered for years with rosacea before seeking treatment. After finally seeking help, I was prescribed Minocin. One course completely cleared up the problem, and 18 years on, I haven’t had any further breakouts."

10 / 10

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"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."

5 / 10

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gau...
October 27, 2011

"Cleared up my nose in 3 days, but have headache, little dizzy, foggy head."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
January 13, 2010

"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."

5 / 10

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