Solodyn and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Van...
• November 2, 2016

For Acne "I'm 32 years old and I was suffering from unwanted blemishes constantly. I was desperate to try anything to clear my skin - my last straw was seeing the dermatologist. I've now been on Solodyn for 3 months and my skin is nearly flawless with a small blemish rarely. Unfortunately, my trade-off for clear skin seems to be weight gain from Solodyn. I have been the same weight my entire life no matter what I ate. But since one Solodyn, I have gone from 155 pounds to 170 pounds in 90 days, and I'm even starving myself. Has anyone else had this side effect? And if so, I hope the weight drops when I stop taking them. Help!"

• 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."

• Bmc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2018

For Acne "I’m on my second month of Solodyn and my cystic acne is gone!!! My dermatologist put me on the 55 mg dosage, which is actually right below what I should be taking. I think a lot of the negative side effects people are having may be due to high dosage. I do feel like I’m having irregular periods. Other than that, I feel fine. I do agree that it makes you gain weight! Although I think it’s fluid retention, to be honest. Luckily, my dermatologist only wants me on it for two months, so I’m almost done."