Solodyn and Headaches: What Users Say

• Ste...
• July 26, 2015

For Acne "I started taking this less than a week ago, but will be stopping it because of the side effects. It has helped my acne, but the side effects don't make it worth it. I constantly feel nauseous, have headaches, feel feverish, and am unusually exhausted."

• agg...
• November 10, 2013

For Acne "Highly suggest it! My acne isn't the type you see on the Proactiv commercials... the type I have is deep, hard, and typically really difficult to 'pop.' Mine is all on my cheeks but concentrated around my right jawbone and neck, and it hurts extremely bad when touched. It looks like I've been stung by bees and is extremely red. No topicals worked, ranging from Proactiv to prescriptions. I took Solodyn back in '11; I was 19 at the time. It started working within the first month, and by the time fall came around (August), I stopped wearing makeup (acne was GONE!). In 2012, I tried doxycycline, but it made me SICK and gave me a debilitating headache. Solodyn has NO side effects for me. I am happily back on it :) (insurance gets it to $35)"

• est...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2013

For Acne "I'm 29, and I've suffered from acne for some years, and NOTHING worked. The last choice I had was to go to my dermatologist, and he prescribed me Solodyn. He said it may take a month before it starts to work. I broke out a few times, but at 4 weeks, my face was clearing up. My face was clear for 8 days, then I ran out. Had to wait a week for the pills to be delivered (had to enroll to get my pills for $20.00), and since I've been without the pills, I only had two small pimples within 2 weeks. I got some more pills now, and I love it. It's the best thing that ever happened to my face. I was prescribed with Ziana for the evening and Aczone for the morning. My side effect on this was headache. And I got the 55 mg."

• NAa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2018

For Acne "This medication has cleared my acne completely, but I have been having a ton of headaches, joint pain, and even gained 10 lbs in a month. I have been on this med for about 3 months. Finally, I thought, let me read some reviews and side effects, because I don't take any other prescriptions, and sure enough, all those side effects popped up. And after reading these reviews, I'm stopping them. It's unfortunate you take a med for one problem and gain 10 more. Very disappointed."

• FG0...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2016

For Acne "I have had on and off acne for about 8 years. During August-October 2015, my skin was breaking out into big, painful cystic pimples. They were mostly on my chin, but some on my forehead as well. I was prescribed Solodyn 80 mg in October, and by January, I had absolutely no pimples on my face. It gave me some side effects, such as headaches and light dizziness. I also felt slightly nauseous, but nothing too serious. It really cleared up my skin. This is the first oral product that has cleared my skin up in 8 years, and I have tried pills such as doxycycline (did not work). I swear by this pill. I stopped taking it in February because my skin was great. But now I am going on them in generic form because my acne began to come back in April."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2016

For Acne "I was put on Solodyn on Thursday. And given a Tazorac cream and face wipe. I use the wipe every morning. I use the Tazorac cream at night with a Neutrogena moisturizer, and I mix it and rub it on my face. I do this at night. I first wash my face, then apply the medicine and moisturizer. Today is now Sunday, and I noticed my face has made a lot of improvement. I stated what I had been instructed. It seems like I'm doing it correctly because my face is much clearer. However, it's been 4 days, and I've noticed feeling a bit strange. I have a headache. I'm not good at having headaches. I'm wondering if my headaches are linked to this medication. I haven't noticed anything else besides headaches."

• DDo...
• November 23, 2016

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."