Minocycline and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2017

For Acne "This medication is incredible. The only side effect I experienced was mild nausea, which after the first week seemed to subside quite a bit. I am currently on 200 mg/day-(two 100 mg tabs). Starting out, my acne wasn't quite so severe, but I did frequently get cystic acne, which was painful (which was why MA Health agreed to cover the cost after my MD petitioned them). I've been on it for about a week and a half, maybe two weeks, and I've already seen the difference! This is my second time being on this medication-I was prescribed it in 2014, I don't know what the dosage was at the time, but after about 2 or 3 months, my skin became totally clear the first time around, and before I started that time, my skin was in much worse condition."

• DDo...
• November 23, 2016

Minocycline for Acne "I just wanted to share the info I got from my doctor. I just got prescribed this medication today. Some people on here mentioned headaches, nausea, and tanning, both of which my doctor told me could be some side effects. Hope that helped! I hope this medicine helps me."

• Dan...
• September 20, 2017

For Acne "I am 18 and have had acne for a couple of years. After going to the dermatologist a second time, I was prescribed minocycline. I've been taking it for almost two weeks, along with a cream. This last week, I've had severe headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. After reading other reviews with the same side effects and this prescription leading to long-term issues, I would not suggest taking this."

• Kb9...
• September 22, 2015

For Acne "I have been on minocycline for around 3 weeks. In my 1st week, I felt fine and saw some improvement on my face and back. For about three days in my 2nd week, I had bloating, gas, nausea, and generally just had an upset stomach. I also had a breakout on the side of my chin where I've never broken out before. Come week 3, I have noticed all my existing pimples starting to heal and disappear, as well as no new pimples, however, my back and shoulders have gotten worse. My stomach has also started bugging me again. In general, I am happy with the results I see on my face, but not so much my back and shoulders. However, I am contemplating discontinuing use and seeking alternative treatment from my doctor. To me, the discomfort from the side effects is too much."

• E-L...
• October 16, 2015

For Acne "I have been on this medicine for about 2 weeks and have actually broken out even worse than when I first started. It could possibly be that the medicine is bringing up all the pimples? My primary care doctor prescribed this until I see an actual dermatologist. I do have an appointment next week with one, so hopefully they will prescribe me something better. But with this medicine, I have been feeling very nauseous and slight headaches."

• Gre...
• May 15, 2017

Minocycline for Acne "I am taking this because I have perioral dermatitis. I was given Solodyn for 1 week and the generic for 4 weeks. So far, I have been on Solodyn for 5 days. The first day, I felt a little dry mouth...and up to now, I feel a little nauseous and almost like my throat is 'weird.' I don't know if it's coincidence or the actual drug. I will finish this bottle and start the generic, but if I feel anything getting worse, I will stop it immediately. To me, it's just not worth it. Unfortunately, this only clears up with medication, not topical cream... I hope this medication does not make me feel worse!"

• Nae...
• October 24, 2013

For Acne "I have really bad acne. I'm not sure if this product helps with scarring too? But so far it's been 2 days, and I see major improvements. After taking the medicine, I do get a little nauseous, but it's mild, so it's not unbearable. I also wash my face with Clearasil acne + mask and use the Clearasil cleansing pads throughout the week, or when I get lazy. Other than that, this is the BEST thing that ever worked for me."

• oph...
• May 24, 2017

For Acne "Horrible side effects! Just 4 doses and I'm still recovering from this medication. Feeling dizzy/run down was just the beginning. Symptoms progressed to headache, vomiting, nausea, chest pains, loss of balance, and a general feeling of illness and pain. Not worth it."

• ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2018

For Acne "I've been on this medication for 3 months. For the first few weeks, I had nausea and headaches, but that got better. However, ever since being on the pills, I've felt like I've had very low energy. It seemed to help my acne at first, but 3 months in, and I still have acne all over my forehead. It will clear up one week, and then I'll have new breakouts the next. The only positive is that all my pimples have been really small and painless, I don't get large, inflamed, painful pimples anymore. However, my forehead is normally covered in these tiny red dots, and it really hasn't cleared up my skin."

• Ril...
• December 10, 2016

For Acne "I started this medicine over a year ago. At first, I was on a lesser mg and dose (I think 50 mg once a day), it moved up to 100 mg two times a day within a few months. At first, it was great, it seemed like it really was helping. But then I kind of just took it ritually without any praises or complaints. I would have nausea and even vomited once or twice. Recently, I have been having severe eye swelling, redness, and itching of my face. I am learning that this might be a side effect of the drug, so I plan to stop taking it."

• Liz...
• September 16, 2021

For Acne "I have no review on minocycline, yet. I am on 100 mg, morning and night for 30 days, and I took my first pill last night and woke up with such a weird feeling. I felt a mix of nausea and like the inside of my chest was really hot, and it felt like I wanted to jump out of my body. Weird how just one pill can do this, but I will keep taking this. Just wanted to document how strong it is. Updates to come!"

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2016

For Acne "I've been taking minocycline for well over a month now. It does not work instantly like a lot of people say and does take time. I am just now starting to see improvement. As for side effects, I don't believe I experienced an initial breakout, and I never experienced dizziness or nausea. I am still getting breakouts quite frequently, but they are not as bad or widespread as before. I've also noticed that the redness in my cheeks, which had been a problem for a long time, has nearly disappeared."

• jsa...
• November 23, 2013

For Acne "I started using minocycline exactly 3 weeks ago. At first, the medication was fine, and I did not notice any side effects. Within the first week, my acne got worse. The second week was even worse. The third week was just awful. Not only did my acne get worse than when I had initially started, but my body started breaking out in red dots that became itchy and unbearable! By week 2, I would wake up dizzy and nauseated. I ended up going to my dermatologist today, and she switched me to another medication-Septra. Fingers crossed that I do not have another reaction that minocycline gave me!"

• Min...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 15, 2017

For Acne "When I first started on minocycline (Akamin 50), it worked perfectly and cleared my severe cystic acne in weeks. But after being on it for 4 months, I started getting side effects. Nausea, which would make me gag and almost vomit, even from sipping on water. Vomiting, which got more severe as I stayed on the medication, I would vomit up to 3 times a week, and would randomly wake up in the middle of the night and instantly vomit. Severe diarrhea, which I would get every day. My skin started to fall off in large chunks, but only on the bottom of my feet. I started this medication when I was 16 (in October 2015), started getting side effects in February 2016, 4 months after starting it, and then finally stopped taking it when I was 18 (March 2017)."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2018

For Acne "I went on the acne cream for 2 months, it was amazing. However, it wasn't safe to use for a long period of time, so I had to get off it. I had clear skin with an occasional pimple here and there. I went on a low dosage of some other acne pill, terrible, didn't work. So, my doctor recommended the minomycin pill. I have never been so itchy in my life. I have broken out in hives all over my body and a rash, all red and itchy. I think I am allergic to it, and I have side effects of dizziness and lightheadedness. I have felt uneasy and nauseous. Definitely not worth the pain. Before this, I had a few to zero acne on my forehead and soon broke out in massive, painful zits, acne in places like my cheeks and T-section where I haven't had it in a while. Take this at your own risk! Good luck to those on it, and I hope it works for you!!"

• llk...
• May 17, 2016

For Acne "I started getting acne when I was about 12 (when I got my period). I have been suffering from acne for about 3 years now. I have severe acne on my head and breakouts on my arms, chest, and back. I have been trying over-the-counter products for the first 2 years. Nothing seemed to be working, so I finally went and saw a dermatologist, he prescribed me minocycline. I went on it for about 2 weeks, and I stopped because I was feeling dizzy and nauseous every time I took it. A good 3 months later, I started it again because it was getting worse. I have been on it for about 3 weeks, and I have been to the hospital about two times because of the rash all throughout my body and chest pain to the point I can't breathe (cleared most of my acne up)."

• Ife...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2018

For Acne "This drug sucks. My doctor put me on it almost a week ago for my acne, and it didn't help at all. About a day later, I got a headache and my stomach hurt. I thought it would go away, but five days later it hurt worse and felt like my head was being condensed into the side of a tennis ball. I got dizzy going upstairs, and being in cars made me extremely nauseous. Last night I started freaking out, everything was abnormally/painfully loud, and I was in so much pain I just wanted someone to knock me out. The doctors started me on an IV with some drugs mixed in it that got rid of my massive headache. Sadly, my stomach ache has just gotten worse. All in all, this drug has made my week the worst of my life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2017

For Acne "I had severe cystic acne all over my face when I was in middle school. I began taking this product, 100 mg twice a day, and my skin cleared other than scars. I stopped the medicine in college as I felt I did not need it anymore. At 27, my cystic acne returned worse than it's ever been. I went to the doctor's and they prescribed the same dosage again. When I originally took it, I had no side effects other than you get nauseous if you don’t take it with food. Fingers crossed it works for me again."

• Anonymous
• November 3, 2008

Minocycline for Acne "I used this medicine for a week. I felt numb all the time and was dizzy and had nausea. It did start to work right away, and my acne started to clear up."

• Haw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2015

For Acne "You MUST take this medication with food, or you will feel nauseous and sick. It's an effective medication with few side effects as long as you take it on a full stomach."

• Anonymous
• October 9, 2010

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I have only used this medicine for two days and have been unable to sleep. The rash on my chest is clearing up, but I feel nausea continually."

• Anonymous
• November 25, 2011

For Acne "Been on this for six days, skin is cleared up, but some days I have nausea and dizziness, and other days I am fine. Also seem to be dropping things. I broke a plate today, just extra clumsy."

• DTo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2017

For Acne "Worked okay for acne. However, had nausea and headaches and had to stop taking."

• Tre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2022

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I used it for a skin infection. Made me feel very nauseous, dizzy, and confused. I stopped taking it, and all the symptoms immediately went away."

• Anonymous
• October 24, 2017

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "Made me sick to my stomach, very dizzy and felt it made my kidneys hurt!"