Minocycline and Rash: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Meg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2018

For Acne "Horrible, horrible, horrible. I was prescribed minocycline for acne. The first day it seemed to work, and then I ended up in the hospital with a severe reaction. My face turned bright red, dermatographia, full body swelling, trouble breathing, a rash on my face, arms, and legs, tachycardia, and dizziness. It's the worst I have ever felt in my life, all due to wanting to give myself more self-confidence. I am not the only one with this terrible reaction, beware of this drug."

• Ano...
• June 17, 2013

For Acne "I have been dealing with nodular acne for years. I finally decided to go to a dermatologist. She prescribed minocycline. In a week, I began to see results. My skin was clearing. Unfortunately, by the second week, I started to break out in hives and was itching really badly. I called the doctor and explained what was happening. She told me to stop taking the medicine due to my allergic reaction to it."

• ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2019

For Acne "I got put on minocycline about a year and a half ago for moderate/severe acne on my face. I was on it for 3 months, and it worked AMAZING! I was so happy with my skin, and it brought my confidence up to a whole new level. About six months after I got off, I was constantly sick, developed a horrible rash on my face, and had no energy. I went to several different doctors, and after months of blood work and tests, I was finally diagnosed with drug-induced lupus. I developed this because of the minocycline, and in my opinion, it wasn’t worth it. The confidence that I gained with minocycline was quickly brought down because of the rash, which made my whole face scaly and red. It’s been a year and a half since, and I still get sick very often, and the rash comes back around my eyes when this happens. Although my experience was awful, I wouldn’t discourage anyone from trying minocycline because of how rare this side effect actually is."

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2019

For Acne "I’ve been taking minocycline for 3 weeks and didn’t start seeing results until the 2nd week, so it was going well for my acne. But then, 3 days ago, I started to get hives all over my body in different areas. I didn’t really think it was the medication and didn’t want to believe it was because it was helping. But it is the minocycline. I started to read more about this medication, and hives are a common side effect, and I’m not the only one. I started reading other people's reviews, and they also experience the same. I am never taking this medication again, I made a doctor's appointment to get a prescription for a new medication!"

• Eir...
• May 6, 2017

For Acne "Today I was diagnosed with lupus after 1 month of taking this antibiotic. Rash, headaches, and joint pain (knees) are my complaints. After reading the other reviews, it seems like this is a common side effect of these drugs. Surely this is not okay?!"

• Jam...
• August 7, 2015

For Rosacea "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!"

• Rea...
• September 19, 2015

For Acne "I have been taking minocycline for at least 2 weeks, and after two weeks, I broke out in hives. I noticed the hives because it started on my fingers with swelling and itching, and then moved up on my arms. I had to go to the emergency room and get medicine for the swelling and itching to go down. I do not recommend this medication."

• kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 29, 2016

For Acne "I had a very good experience with this medication, and I took it for close to 3 years with a 6-month break in between the last 2 years. Unfortunately, I developed a skin rash that would raise if anyone brushed up against me, and my skin would raise if I was scratched. I developed yeast issues and eventually had to get off minocycline because, while it was curing my acne, it was giving me other health issues. My suggestion is to switch medications monthly because it worked for my acne when I used it!"

• Amb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2015

For Acne "I took minocycline for my mild acne for about 2 weeks with no problems. I was very happy with my results. Until I started experiencing hives. The first day they showed up on my hips, then when I woke up the next morning, they were all over my body on my waist, back, knees, elbows, hands, and even a couple on my face. They itch and hurt so bad. When they showed up on my feet, I couldn't walk. I couldn't get up to go eat, my sister had to come to my room to get me dinner. My hands became swollen and puffy, with hives all over, I can barely write. I stayed in bed the majority of the day. My doctor prescribed me Benadryl and Prednisone, which helped because I woke up this morning with some improvement. I don't recommend minocycline."

• Don...
• April 19, 2016

For Acne "Prescribed for acne, 50 mg capsule once daily. Had a few blemishes I couldn't get rid of, and it helped clear up a few. Experienced dizziness when first taking it, then a couple of days later, developed small, red bumps on shoulders. It stayed that way, and I really didn't see anything to worry about until the 6th day when I had a terrible swarm of symptoms occur that indicated a strong allergic reaction. I really didn't feel right when I first started taking it, but no major symptoms to worry about. Little did I know my body was having an allergic reaction for 6 days straight, and then it became severe. I called my doctor's office to let them know about the rash, and they didn't contact me back in time to inform me that it was the start of an allergy."

• Lek...
• March 15, 2017

For Acne "I took minocycline for acne in 2007. In the first week, I felt itchy all over, then quite quickly, I started to develop a rash. I was taken off it straight away, but unfortunately, it was too late. I have now been living with lupus/SLE for 10 years. Some days I can't walk due to pain, swollen joints, and weakness. I have a rash all over my skin that sometimes blisters, and I've had mild spasms, after which I can't feel my face or my legs for up to 12 hours."

• 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!!"

• 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)."

• a m...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2018

For Acne "My son took one dose and had an instant allergic reaction. He is 17 and has had zero allergies to medicine previously. He broke out in hives all over his body, shortness of breath, tight chest, swollen, red, itchy eyes, and coughed within 20 minutes of taking this medicine. Needless to say, he did not have the opportunity to see if it helped him. I have since read up a bit more on this medicine, and there appears to be many who have reactions from it. I would be aware."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2018

For Acne "I had mild cystic acne before taking the pill. After a week, I saw some improvements, it made my redness go away, and some of my big pimples were gone. But after 3 weeks of taking the pill, it made my acne worse. It made me break out in places I normally would not break out, it made my skin super dry and gave me rashes on my back everywhere. It would sting every time I put on a gentle moisturizer and cleanser and made me super dizzy and tired easily. Not one of the best pills to take."

• Ami...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2018

For Acne "I took Minocycline for exactly 15 days. At first, I only got intense headaches. After taking the pills for 10 days, I told my mom that the pills made me feel uncomfortable (I had severe headaches and stomach pain). My mom suggested that I should keep taking them. On December 31, I noticed my hands swelling up. I put ice on it, yet it stayed the same. On New Year's, my neck, wrist, knees, elbows, and shoulders were swollen and red. I went to the hospital, and they gave me a shot of Benadryl. It worked for a few hours, yet on January 2, I got more hives and swelling. I bought liquid Benadryl, and I take it every 4-6 hours. Today is January 3, and I still have hives and swelling. The Minocycline didn’t even help my acne, it made it worse."

• gvv...
• January 31, 2020

For Acne "DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. POSSIBLE LIFE-THREATENING SIDE EFFECTS! My 16-year-old son was on it for 2 weeks when suddenly he broke out in severe hives all over his body, he had giant welts with intense itching. He immediately went to the doctor and was told it was an allergic reaction, stop taking it and go on a double dose of antihistamines. It's been 2 days, and the rash still comes and goes - you never think you will be the one to have the side effects, but after reading that some people never recover and some die, it is not worth the chance. He wishes he never went on it and is now suffering from depression, another side effect of this terrible drug. I'm still on high alert that if symptoms get worse, I have to take him to the ER."

• gvv...
• January 31, 2020

For Acne "DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. POSSIBLE LIFE-THREATENING SIDE EFFECTS! My 16-year-old son was on it for 2 weeks when suddenly he broke out in severe hives all over his body, he had giant welts with intense itching. He immediately went to the doctor and was told it was an allergic reaction, stop taking it and go on a double dose of antihistamines. It's been 2 days, and the rash still comes and goes - you never think you will be the one to have the side effects, but after reading that some people never recover and some die, it is not worth the chance. He wishes he never went on it and is now suffering from depression, another side effect of this terrible drug. I'm still on high alert that if symptoms get worse, I have to take him to the ER."

• Tm9...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2019

For Acne "DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. I was prescribed minocycline by my dermatologist for my acne, and I had a horrible, life-threatening reaction. I went into anaphylactic shock (the first reaction to anything I've ever had in my life), fell, hit my head, and nearly died in the ambulance, and would have if my parents hadn't called when they did. I was pretty much lifeless two months after from all of the medication and steroids I was put on afterward to get healthy again. There are so many other options for acne, do not do this to yourself unless you want to die and wake up with new hives and swelling body parts for weeks."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

For Acne "Made my acne immediately multiply after 3 days of use. I’m covered in horrific red dots. I wish I never took this."

• Dem...
• August 4, 2016

For Acne "Broke out with hives and itching. Do not take this medication."