Solodyn for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)
Reviews for Solodyn
- rnt...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 24, 2016
"I took Solodyn a few years ago. I was on it for about 2-3 years. Like another poster on here said, I didn't have horrible acne like some cases, but it made me uncomfortable, especially as an adult. It did clear my acne (hence the rating of 3 instead of 0). But when I tried to come off of it, OMG! It became one of those cases. I broke out like I could never imagine. I wouldn't look people in the eye, wouldn't let my husband ever see me without makeup, my self-esteem went in the tank. I had to go on Accutane to get off of Solodyn. I did it during the summer (I am a school nurse with summers off). It was the only time I could go off Solodyn for the 2 weeks I had to, to go on Accutane."
- Anonymous
- June 22, 2011
"Had a large cyst on my chest and back that I had to have removed. Kept getting flare-ups around the bikini area. Started using Solodyn, and the flare-ups stopped immediately. Heard it was expensive, but the doctor gave me a card for a free month trial."
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- lil...
- August 14, 2016
"When I was 14 years old and had been getting acne for a little under a year, so when my dermatologist recommended Solodyn, I was very pleased. But being on this medication for less than a week, I have to say I would not recommend it. The joint pain I got in my knee was unbearable, and it also gave me random anxiety attacks, as well as mild depression. Very disappointed.:("
- ama...
- May 8, 2017
"First week using Solodyn and my acne is worse than ever. I had a lot on my cheeks, chin, and left side of my back, but now it's also on my forehead and my shoulders. I've woken up with 2-3 new pimples every day for the past week since I started taking it. I really hope this is normal and it gets better soon, 'cause this sucks :("
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- August 31, 2011
"Minocycline cleared up my cheeks for a time, but I hadn't addressed the root cause of my acne (in my case, it was smoking), so when I stopped the treatment (and continued smoking), it came back in full force, covering a larger surface area and much more severe. Antibiotics can only suppress the bacteria for so long, you must address the root of the problem. You know what it is."
- Anonymous
- July 17, 2009
"I have just recently started using Solodyn and have severe acne. I started seeing results very quickly. I am very happy with it."
- Ash...
- July 16, 2009
"Allergic reaction causing welts, severe itchy skin, and joint pain."
- loo...
- December 28, 2008
"Solodyn is great. It starts working fast, and I haven't had any side effects."
- Anonymous
- April 26, 2009
"This antibiotic keeps causing yeast infections, which do not seem worth the moderate benefit."
- nat...
- August 18, 2009
"I have been using Solodyn. It has worked for me very well. It did not completely clear my pimples, but I did not have any side effects on Solodyn."
- Ash...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 17, 2019
"My 18-year-old son took Solodyn for 2 years and developed medically induced lupus."
- Anonymous
- March 26, 2010
"I have been taking Solodyn for more than a year now, and I love it. I have had no problems with it at all."
- Lnn...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 26, 2016
"Solodyn cleared up my acne within just a few days, minimal side effects. Cleared up my acne and made my skin actually stay clear, I haven't had any acne for about a month."
- Anonymous
- June 7, 2009
"Solodyn is pretty quick and effective. No bad side effects!"
- Anonymous
- June 20, 2012
"I began seeing positive results from Solodyn after just a few weeks. I get an occasional zit, but nothing like what I had just a few short months ago. Would definitely recommend!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 14, 2012
"Great medication! Works wonders."
- Anonymous
- November 12, 2009
"Works well after 4-6 weeks of use, but extremely pricey if I don't have insurance coverage."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 11, 2012
"Works great for cystic acne - works some on whiteheads. Like that it is once a day - but it is so expensive! I got the manufacturer's coupon card - so I haven't had to pay much out of pocket."
- eat...
- August 3, 2011
"So far, my 2nd day taking 80 mg. My ears and scalp are so itchy!"
- Anonymous
- November 18, 2009
"I haven't had a breakout since my doctor prescribed Solodyn. I'm happy with my results."
- Log...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 27, 2021
"Work the same as Accutane (okay but not perfect) but without the side effects."
- Anonymous
- January 21, 2012
"Gave me major muscle aches in legs."
- inp...
- December 4, 2009
"This medicine had really bad side effects."
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"At 24, after struggling with hormonal chin acne (that flared before my period) and occasional breakouts in my T-zone, my derm prescribed 65 mg Solodyn, and Retin A in conjunction with a cleansing routine 2x a day using Cerave followed by Simple Smoothing Toner. At first, I did not see much improvement. Then, at the one-month mark, all hell broke loose; I broke out like crazy for 2-3 weeks, huge zits in areas of my face that were not previously a problem. I was embarrassed and ready to call it quits, but after reading about it getting worse before it got better, I ordered my refill and decided to give it time. Suddenly, 1.5ish months in, success! No new breakouts (fingers crossed), and I even just started my cycle. Patience is the key with Solodyn."