Solodyn User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2009

For Acne "Solodyn was touted as being 'new' from my dermatologist after I tried many other antibiotics (Tetracycline, Minocycline, and Erythromycin all in various stages of potency). Even though Solodyn is really Minocycline, it's an extended-release version of the antibiotic that is supposed to give a more consistent stream into your body. After using the product for over six months, I have noticed no further nodular outbreaks on my back or neck area. My chest has also calmed down about 80% from before (red nodes, cystic acne, now down to small red bumps here and there). It is EXPENSIVE."

• Joe...
• September 26, 2016

For Acne "In March 2016, I went with my friend to Rome. Within days, my face was covered in acne. I was extremely depressed and self-conscious, I have never had acne before. I went on 80 mg, and the first 1-2 months, I didn't notice changes. After the trial period, it cleared up, and I've been off for two weeks. I have a few pimples, but it's basically nothing. I wash my face and use a topical. It worked, but unfortunately, it does take time. I'm basically 100% clear now, minus some blemishes, which will go away in time. Stay with it and stay positive."

• 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!"

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2012

For Acne "Solodyn worked great for me! I got really sick on doxycycline, so my dermatologist switched me to this. It cleared up my body and face acne (I was/am also taking Veltin as a topical). I understand it can be very expensive for some people, but my insurance covered it with a $20 copay. I was on Solodyn for 6 months and just stopped taking it on the advice of my derm about 2 weeks ago. So far, so good! I would recommend it. I didn't have any side effects on it like I had on the doxy."

• Gia...
• January 9, 2015

For Acne "I had really bad breakouts going into college. I took Solodyn paired with a topical called Ziana. I was really skeptical because I didn't notice any changes in the first 4-6 week trial period, but it really helped me clear up after about 3 months. I'm mostly left with blemishes now, which have not really improved since my breakouts stopped. I've been on Solodyn for six months now, but I think I'm going to stop because my acne feels controlled."

• dan...
• March 9, 2011

For Acne "Solodyn really worked for me. Make sure the doctor prescribes by your weight. I started with 90 mg, which is way too high for what I weigh. It caused tingling in my fingers and toes. Once I got it reduced to 65 mg, I had no side effects. The only negative is the price, the discount card is only good for 3 refills. After that, it is very expensive."

• 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."

• Not...
• January 26, 2010

For Acne "I recently got horrible cystic acne on my back out of nowhere, so I went to a dermatologist and was prescribed Solodyn, along with Evoclin foam cleansing cloths. After about 2 weeks of taking Solodyn, I experienced extreme stomach pain and frequent trips to the bathroom. I lost about 8 lbs. After a couple more weeks, the stomach pain went away and my back cleared up completely by the end of the pills. However, after stopping it, my face started to break out with little bumps on my forehead, and my face was perfect beforehand. I don't know if this is due to stopping Solodyn."

• Mel...
• October 27, 2011

For Acne "I tried a lot of products to get rid of my adult acne. The doctor put me on a topical cream for the first 3 months, then wanted me to take Solodyn 45 along with the cream. My face looks perfect. I started getting side effects the last 2 months since the doctor gave me Solodyn 55. Now I have problems breathing and a little dizzy. I am only 30 and very healthy, and this is the only pill I take, so I think it had to be the upgrade on mg that is causing my new problems. I stopped the pills but am still using the cream. Hopefully, I won’t get the acne back. I would recommend this, but make sure you pay attention to any changes in your health and stop taking it then."

• Ste...
• September 16, 2016

For Acne "I always thought I had 'severe' acne at varying points in my life, with seemingly no remedy in sight. I just decided to go to a dermatologist. I was informed (which I already knew from seeing others in my life with much worse conditions) that my acne was 'less severe' or 'mild' in comparison from a doctor's perspective. All of you out there know this doesn't matter because if it's bad to you, then it's bad enough! I go on to explain how I've 'tried it all' or listened to recommendations of others that have great skin, and I still find that nothing works. The dermatologist recommended Solodyn. I was wary of getting any potential 'side effects' as anyone would, but I must say, it worked! Everyone responds differently, but you won't know until you try."

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2011

For Acne "This medication had its good and bad. It worked very well to clear up my acne. Within a month, I saw drastic results. However, my hair started falling out while I was on this medication. My dermatologist didn't believe that it was the medication causing it, so I chose to stop on my own. Within a week, I noticed my hair was no longer dropping. Since I was on no other medication at the time or did not change any products, I can only assume it was a side effect of the medicine."

• Anonymous
• April 25, 2012

For Acne "I was on it for a few months and then started having really bad stomach problems. I went off of it three weeks ago, and I'm still having terrible stomach problems to the point where I have to force myself to eat."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2012

For Acne "My 12-year-old daughter has suffered from acne for two years. She was on Doxy and Proactiv, and it worked great, and then we took her off it and her acne came back, so we started her on Solodyn and Proactiv, and it seems to work great. We tried just Proactiv without the antibiotics, and it helps a little, but adding the antibiotic makes a huge difference. It has been two weeks since she started, and her acne has improved at least 50%, maybe even 70%. Also, the Proactiv sulfur mask they have works great. She puts a thin layer on her face at night and sleeps with it on, and I see a huge improvement by the morning."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2012

For Acne "Solodyn is great, but unfortunately, the side effects aren't. This product has cleared up my skin, but I had to stop taking it due to its side effects. It made me really itchy, gave me yeast infections, and hives."

• Bri...
• April 3, 2015

For Acne "It took away my acne in a few days, but it made me nauseous when I took it on an empty stomach. My insurance covered it partially, but I didn't want to take it too long and become resistant to antibiotics."

• Kat...
• October 14, 2016

For Acne "I had tried just about every over-the-counter medicine available for acne for about three years. I then went to a dermatologist who prescribed Solodyn with Epiduo. I could see a distinct improvement within 2-3 weeks, and at 3 months my skin looks almost totally clear. My dermatologist prescribed for 2 months, and at my second visit prescribed for another two months. I am nervous about coming off of Solodyn because it has worked fantastically, but it is so expensive, and the coupon the company offers only has a limited number of refills. Other than the prohibitive cost (retail without a coupon), Solodyn gets my highest rating! My experience with Solodyn... Be patient and you will see results."

• ter...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 2, 2017

For Acne "Started taking this medication about 2 months ago, and it worked immediately. I usually average about one or two cystic acne breakouts a month, along with smaller pimples that pop up here and there, but Solodyn has kept my face clear throughout this whole time. The only side effects I've noticed are increased tiredness in the evening and minor migraines, but this is a payoff I'm willing to make for healthy skin!"

• Rec...
• January 28, 2016

For Acne "Cress, I am also over 40 years of age and African American with adult acne, and I couldn't find a regimen for my recurring acne problems/breakouts. I was prescribed Solodyn a couple of weeks ago, and so far I like the results. I haven't noticed any darkening to my skin, however, I will post again within 2-3 months to inform if I noticed any discoloration to my skin. I'm using Elta MD Broad Spectrum SPF 40 as part of my skin regimen, as advised by my dermatologist. I am not often too exposed to the sun, however, the little amount of time I am exposed to the sun, the sunscreen comes in handy."

• Dan...
• September 8, 2016

For Acne "For those of you with acne and suffering mild to moderate acne like me. I don't have severe acne and like red big ones filled with pus or anything, but I have some along my jawline and next to my lips, and this medicine along with Onexton and Retin-A Micro, and the inflammation has really gone down like a lot! It's working great, and it's only been 1 week and 2 days. I can't imagine what it's going to be like in 2 weeks. Staying positive. Hope this works."

• Anonymous
• June 21, 2009

For Acne "I was on Solodyn for about 6 months - the amount of time an acne medication is supposed to take to give you clear skin. While on it, I still had frequent whiteheads on a daily basis. Once off of it, I noticed more pimples popping up, but still - it didn't even get me anywhere close to having clear skin. I'm still looking for better medications. I have been dealing with this for two years and no solution yet."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 23, 2012

For Acne "I'm 26 and have been on prescription acne treatments for 16 years. My acne was pretty well controlled in my 20s until a flare-up a couple of years ago. My DR prescribed Solodyn. It took the full 12 weeks to see results. I believe the first 2-4 weeks my acne was even worse. From weeks 12-16, it got remarkably better, and then I phased off of it. It's now a year later, and the flare-ups are starting, so I'm trying another round of Solodyn. I have learned that for some of us, there is no miracle cure. Solodyn isn't a miracle worker, but it has helped me keep my acne under control, and I'm very satisfied with that. My Dr. has me use a gentle cleanser (I use Clinique) and topical gel (Epiduo) along with the Solodyn."

• 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."

• Sso...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2016

For Acne "Worst drug ever -- I am usually not allergic to any drug, but I just took it for 2 days and have the worst body pain, muscle soreness, and feverishness. The list of long-term side effects from this drug is appalling. As a scientist and cancer biologist, I usually take extra caution as to what drugs I consume, but the side effects of this drug are scary, and having experienced it firsthand, I am stopping it just after two days of use. My face is still dry and has acne, and I am close to 40. Hopefully, a topical cream will help - definitely not Solodyn!"

• h24...
• August 28, 2014

For Acne "This medicine leaves me feeling undecided and confused. First off, it made me break out badly, and in a type of way I never did before. I had huge cysts all over my back. My doctor said that it 'gets everything out of your skin then clears you up.' I did clear up after 4 months on it. It wasn't until the last month it improved. The problem is that it scarred me everywhere from the cysts. I never broke out on my back like that before, and it actually hurt. I'm hoping the scars become less dark. Bottom line: It broke me out badly for 3 months and then cleared up, and I'm left with scars. My skin is much clearer, but I'm still getting small pimples on my shoulders and face."