Minocycline
Oral Antibiotic
Reviews
3.2
1953 Reviews
Minocycline
Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Minocycline
Oral Antibiotic
Side Effects
High
Minocycline
Oral Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Antibiotics should be used for a maximum of 3 months, provide only moderate benefit and only to some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show they can reduce severe acne in the short term, but approach with caution and stay your own advocate.
Minocycline
Oral Antibiotic
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
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Compare To Other Treatments
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17.3%
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27.7%
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July 12, 2010

Pros:

cleared acne

Cons:

liver damage

I do not recommend this product. I was desperate for something, anything to work and now must deal with the side effects for the rest of my life. There are many other options.
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March 7, 2012

Pros:

Had no effect on my skin

Cons:

Toxic if planning to have a baby

DONT USE IT WHEN YOU ARE PLANNING FOR PREGNANCY. HAD TO ABORT THE BABY AS IT IS TOXIC.
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September 13, 2011

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

Hives, drug induced lupus, hepatitis, read all warnings carefully if you are considering using this drug. It is widely prescribed but not enough people are informed of the risks.

dont think to use it ................bad side effect
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March 3, 2011

Pros:

temporarily cleared some acne

Cons:

side effects - yeast infection and stomach issues
annoying to take (twice a day, avoid dairy within a few hours of taking it, etc)
temporary fix

Cleared some acne which came back as soon as I stopped taking it. Temporary fix, and not really worth the side effects
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March 16, 2011

Pros:

worked for awhile
cheap

Cons:

crazy feeling
stopped working
stupid rules

i used this stuff for almost two years and the first two months i barely remember because the mental trips it caused. after that it worked well till my body became immune to it.
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October 27, 2010

Pros:

none

Cons:

Headache, dizziness, rash, hives, fever, itchiness, body swelling.

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE. I do not recommend this drug to anyone. I had to be admitted to the hospital for four days because of this medication. I was taking it for two weeks and experienced some headaches and dizziness. Right around two weeks, my body had a severe allergic reaction to the medication. My entire body from head to toe was covered in hives and the itchiest rash.
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November 6, 2009

Pros:

one pill a day...But what i dont understand it it has more cons then pros.. I mean eveyone is different.

Cons:

.....havent used it yet but now iam afraid to use it seeing all the cons.

I have used everything for my acne..I have no control over my face anymore... i get them all around my chin and everyday there is a new break out.. its almost unreal... does anyone suffer like this.. willl this ever go away...I have just gotten the pill from my doctor and i dont really know if i should take it seeing all the cons... i mean what do i have to lose but if its going to make my pimples worse i dont even recommend this...I just dont know what to do anymore... i have lost hope and suffer of depression becuz of this if there is anyone out there suffering like me and has a better idea on what to take for my ance please write back...
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March 23, 2011

Pros:

Cleared acne up quick, only took 2 weeks.

Cons:

HORRIBLE side effects.
Acne came back worse after getting off of it.

Within a month of taking this i've been feeling really depressed and out of body out of mind. I've been diagnosed with psychosis thanks to this. Also it blinded me for a little over a week and i was so scared that I was blind, you have no idea. DON'T try this, it's not worth it.
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February 3, 2012

Pros:

-started to make skin clear

Cons:

-EXFOLIATIVE CHELITIS

DO NOT TAKE THIS!, i got exfoliative chelitis because of this medicine, which is 20x worse than acne. I cant talk to anyone now as my lips would constantly peel also they got huge (swollen), i would suggest everyone to not take any oral medications! instead try to go for topical. Also acne will go away once youre 25 so dont worry too much about now, because problems of today are stories of tomorrow!
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GracedPot
October 8, 2015
Acne doesn't go away once you're 25.
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