Solodyn : Oral Antibiotic

I went to see a dermatologist a few days ago because I'm one of the many people that have tried almost everything and I knew it was time to turn to a pro. I'm 18 and I've suffered from acne for 5 years. I've used Proactiv, Murad, and Philosophy and nothing worked. When I went to the doctor, he gace me solodyn to take once a day and he also has me using differin at night and benzoyl peroxide in the morning. After 3 days, I already see a difference. And by the way, I'm the kind of person who wakes up in the morning and has 2-3 new pimples everyday. I hate to see people complain when they get one like every 3 months. That's just annoying. So with this new stuff that I'm using, I'm very happy with what I'm seeing. The benzoyl peroxide dries my face out a little, but then again, that stuff always does. The differin is wonderful. I feel like as soon as I put it one, it starts working. And I feel like the solodyn is the true factor in my results. I love it and I hope that it continues to work. As for the drying out, I just use Neutrogena oil free lotion a few times a day and it makes it better. I highly recommended solodyn and I even recommend the benzoyl peroxide and differin to go with it. Acne is not fun and I know how much it can lower your self esteem. Just have faith and try these products. Good Luck!

As of last month, I have ditched Solodyn. I couldn't be happier with the results, though. My acne, although it hasn't disappeared, looks like it has been treated professionally! Every so often, i would get a minor flaring break out, but it was very easily healed with a regular facial wash. It really did get rid of bacteria from my face because I really noticed pimples just disappearing after using this! I've even been getting comments from my friends saying that they've noticed a change in my face and that I look so much better :D I did see the review below that your acne can return in 3 months... but, I think that all depends on your own, unique skin. As for me, I'm slightly lucky. I no longer have small red spots on my face. I'm totally clear now, and get a medium sized one every so often.If you have skin like I used to have (widespread, small red spots, and just a smidge oily), then I most definitely recommend this medicine for you.

I have had horrible cystic acne since I was about 16, while I was on birth control from 18-24 I had no problems, as soon as I went off the bc my skin went crazy. In an effort to quit tanning booths (the only thing that sort of helped) I saw the derm and she gave me solodyn. I took a 30 day course along with topical clindamycin and tretoinin which finished about a month ago and my skin is totally clear still. Haven't had hardly any superficial problems and ZERO painful lesions which is incredible, because before the solodyn I would get 10-12 big painful lumps right around my period every month. It's such a relief.

I have never really suffered from severe acne before and pro activ always kept my skin controlled and clear. Upon enter college my skin broke out worse than ever, I had no desire to see my boyfriend, friends, or even go to class; I would just lock myself in my room and cry over how painful the cysts were and how hideous they made me feel. I went to a dermatologist and he prescribed Solodyn tablets to take in the morning with plenty of water, aczone gel, and tretin-x. I must say that I have never had such clear skin and I'm only on week 4 of this new regimen. The combonation of sll 3 medicines has created a balance in my skin and allowed for even my scars from previous breakouts to heal. I love my skin right now, and you can too! There is a solution for every type of acne...I recommend all 3 of these products they are phenomenal especially when used together!

If you really want a solution read this, I had acne that was so bad I would cry over how my skin looked. I know its hard to trust a review's source but I am writing this for the person at the end of their rope like I was.I had bad horomonal acne from high androgen levels due to PCOS. It was all over my face, neck, back, and chest, and worst than that was the oiliness I experienced. I looked lke I was sweaty 24/7. Bumpy and sweaty: not a good combo. Also Iwould get deep painful cyst, and red itchy patches on my face. My skin was unpredictable and I tried proactive, dozens of topical creams, u name it I used it, all with no avail. when something did get close to keeping my skin clear it either just stopped working or it'd dry me out, without getting rid of the bumps. It sucked. but literally within days I noticed my face clearing up. My husband said "baby, your glowing, what have you been doing? your face looks awesome". I couldn't believe it and as time progressed it keeps getting better, its soft and smooth and clear....finally. I am also glad to say that I no longer look like I have been inches away from a fryer all day lol...the oil is gone. my skin is healthy and I feel pretty again so I would advise anyone to try this, ask your derm and hopefully u get good results too. Also I think I should tell what else I use as part of my regimen: Loreal 360 deep clean(the green one), and for spot treatments for flare ups (like around my cycle) some retinoid cream, I cant remeber the name and neutragena combination skin moisterizer. But I really am greatful my doctor suggetsed trying this method, I feel like I have my face back.

I started taking Solodyn 90mg in conjunction with Tazorac 0.05% in late March 2009. After a few weeks, it started working, and soon enough, my face was nearly flawless. Regardless, my dermatologist prescribed my Solodyn 135mg, and still, my face was nearly flawless. I LOVED my clear skin. Everything was perfect. Then, in September 2009, I had my wisdom teeth removed. After that, both prescriptions suddenly stopped working, and I broke out even worse than my original acne. It was bad. Really bad. There was hardly a spot on my face which wasn't covered in pimples,varying in size. There were a lot of huge zits. I still continued to use the Solodyn and Tazorac as recommended, and the size of the zits went down, but the number increased. It wasn't until late December 2009 when I stopped Solodyn and Tazorac all together that my face actually started to clear up. I believe that by taking Solodyn, an antibiotic, that the P-acne bacteria in my body had built up an immunity to the Solodyn, thus rendering it useless. Why it came on so suddenly, I'm not sure. Still to this day, my acne is worse after treatment with Solodyn. Be careful, you're not supposed to take Solodyn for long periods of time, it warns that it can change the color of hair and teeth. And it only seems that it works in short periods of time-- 6 months or less. My doctor fed me the line that "Solodyn is supposed to be the best out there." Some crap that was.

I used to have perfect skin, never had to wear makeup ever. Recently my periods got out of hand and so I went to ask about birth control. Well the birth control I was taking (oral/pills) ignited acne on my forehead. It was nowhere else BUT MY FOREHEAD. And it was disgusting too! They were nodules, cysts, whiteheads, everything you could think of and it hurt so bad! So like anyone else, I went to the dermatologist. This dermatologist that my parents recommended to me gave me a topical gel called Atralin. I was still taking my birth control and using this gel as well. It sort of got rid of it but it was still hurting. It was like every zit that went away, TWO or THREE more formed where it was. It was embarrassing. I tried covering it up with makeup, but that just made it so much worse! :( So my boyfriend recommended his dermatologist to me cause he used to have severe acne (he was a accutane user and his skin has no problems now, ever! He has beautiful skin!!) and so I went to her. Dr. Toni Smith told me to quit using Atralin and she gave me Finacea ( another topical gel) as well as 80mg samples and a prescription to Solodyn. She told me the Finacea gel will smooth out my complexion and get rid of acne scarring. The Solodyn is like Accutane, it stops bacteria in its tracks the moment you use it. I started using Solodyn 3 weeks ago and I saw a difference in just 3 days. NO JOKE. I also read some reviews on this website about solodyn and I was so scared to take it, but I haven't had one side effect besides feeling sleepy in the middle of the day, but that is nothing. I LOVE THIS STUFF! :) Don't be afraid to take Solodyn! It really turned my life around. My boyfriend compliments my skin all of the time now and I don't have to wear make up anymore! none!! I love my skin!

I was prescribed Solodyn for my hormonal chin/jaw-line acne. I was taking birth control pills for about 8 years and when i decided to stop, i started to break out in this hormonal acne on my chin and jaw area. My dermatologist told me about Solodyn, but right away i was concerned with a few things. One being, will i get sick with it or get these horrible migranes. I read a lot of reviews from other people and i really was scared to take it after hearing about what people said happened to them. Second, i was worried that the pills would make me break out worse before it got better and also, dry my skin out. What everyone must know is, everyone is different and you must try Solodyn before you decide not to use it. I was prescribed the 65mg by my doctor according to my weight (130lbs). I have had ZERO side effects AND, my acne is clearing up drastically. I was also given a Solodyn patient access card which is good for 3 months. This pill is very expensive so i hope you can get this card. I was able to get my first month FREE and the remaining 2 months for $10. My pharacist told me that my primary insurance did not cover the pill so this card really helped because if i didnt have this card, i would have to pay $750 per month! All in all, try it out for yourself and don't go by what others say. Everyone has a different body and everyone has different skin.

As soon as I started college, my face broke out in large, painful cystic acne. It was horrible, and anyone who suffers from acne knows the effects acne has on one's self esteem. I saw a new derm near my university because my doc back home refused to give me any form of aggressive treatment in fear of scarring. The new derm prescribed Aczone gel to be applied twice a day as well as Solodyn 65mg tablets. Within 2 weeks I noticed a substantial difference in my complexion. By the end of the first month I had only one cystic pustule on my jawline. I have now been on it for a little over two months and can't remember ever having such clear skin! I feel much more confident and never even touch my concealer before going out. I definitely recommend this!

I took Solodyn for about 2 months and it did almost nothing. I didn't have many side effects, but my skin barely improved at all. It's not worth taking it daily because the results weren't spectacular, but I wouldn't discourage you from taking it because different things work for different people. I have quite stubborn skin. For the past five years I have been battling acne and nothing has changed. I have tried almost everything. My point is that your skin may respond better so give it a shot.