Comparing Minocycline vs Yaz

For Acne: I was on minocycline for a year and saw results pretty fast on my acne! My skin cleared up COMPLETELY and I had no side effects whatsoever. But, after the year my prescription ended, I've been off for like a week, and EVERYTHING IS COMING BACK FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. lol. I was on it for a whole year so I thought it would be ok but my face said NO

For Acne: It worked after like 5 weeks and I'm off it now and I'm fine but wow. This makes your skin so sensitive to sunlight. I can't go outside without my face getting a rash or getting sunburnt. No matter how much sunscreen I put on. :)

For Birth Control: I have been taking Yaz for about a year now. My skin has cleared and my periods often skip for months at a time and when they do come they are just spotting (I wanted to take Yaz to regulate my period). Over the past 6 months near the end of my packet has been something I dread, I become very emotional and depressed. I often have a hard time getting out of bed, feeling unmotivated, and have many self-deprecating thoughts. It honestly scares me. When I am not nearing the end of my pack I am myself, bubbly and energetic, and constantly moving. I will be looking for a replacement and want anyone thinking about taking Yaz to be aware of any mood changes. While there are some positive replies here, there are many negative ones and make sure you are using something that is truly benefitting you more than hurting you. Wishing everyone the best!

For Birth Control: I've been on Yaz for four months and am about to get off of it. It hasn't made a difference in my acne (which was slight) and I've noticed some weight gain. I work really hard to maintain my weight with regular workouts and eating well. I hadn't changed anything in my lifestyle yet have been gaining weight, so I can definitively attribute my weight gain to this pill! And no, it is not water weight; I literally do not fit into my slacks for work. I've also had a lot of breast tenderness along with my breast size increasing - which I do not like at all. But I will say that this pill drastically decreased my period in length and bleeding. This pill has not been terrible for me. If it weren't for the weight gain, I would stay on it.