Minocycline for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)

• amm...
• June 7, 2017

"Minocycline 100 mg did work for me. For the very first month, I noticed my skin getting worse, but I decided to give it another month, which was the right decision. Now, after 2 months, my skin is clear, and I'm quite happy with the results."

• gen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 31, 2013

"I was on minocycline for about 3 years for acne. It controlled the acne great. Then one day, out of the blue, various joints were extremely swollen; maybe two of my knuckles, one of my toes, and my knees. I could hardly walk; it hurt so bad. The next day, that swelling would be gone, but other joints would be swollen and stiff. I tried the process of elimination, cutting certain foods out of my diet, various vitamins. I went to the doctor, and they were baffled. I finally stopped taking the minocycline. In 24 hours, swelling went down. Two weeks later, I took one pill; within an hour, my joints swelled. I'd developed an allergy to it."

• Bai...
• September 20, 2013

"In a week, my face went from nasty, severe acne vulgaris to perfectly clear. I have acne scars, and a week later, they even went away, so in 2 weeks, my face was as clear as could be. I've been fighting acne for years."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2020

"Got a prescription for minocycline as I was battling with acne for over a year. After 2 weeks of being on the medication, I started to feel sick but thought it was just stress. After a while, I broke out in terrible itching hives, serious fever, whole body edema, and needed help doing anything for the next three months. The bottom line is this medication changed my life as it affected every organ in my body except my heart, it is a miracle that I survived. My advice for anyone who wants to take this is to pay attention to your body and potential changes. If any, stop the medication immediately and see a doctor. From personal experience, I will not recommend at all."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 18, 2014

"I love minocycline! I used to get so many little whiteheads that it made my face look like it was covered with mosquito bites or something. The pills cleared it up in about a week, and I haven't had any acne since. I don't have oily skin, so the pills were great, the creams I tried just irritated my skin. I strongly recommend minocycline!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2019

"This medication worked wonders on my severe acne. I had extremely infected and inflamed pores all across my face, and after 2 weeks I saw results. After 2 months, my skin was perfectly clear. I used this by itself, discontinued use, then used it again with a retinoid gel (tretinoin) and daily face washing. I personally never noticed any side effects, and I was surprised to see so many people had negative effects with it. I stopped using it after 4 months because my doctor explained that it shouldn’t be used long-term. I continued using the retinoid gel, but once I ran out, I just continued to wash my face and try natural things like witch hazel and tea tree oil. It worked for a while, but after a few weeks, I had to get back on minocycline. Now I’m still currently using it."

• Kat...
• November 8, 2019

"Took minocycline for 3 days. Started getting little itchy spots on my legs in the early afternoon of the 4th day. Then they spread on my body and behind my ears in the evening. Woke up at 2 a.m. with the itchy spots very swollen, full-on hives. On the bright side, I noticed my facial acne improve. But I would much rather have acne than these hives. I am miserable."

• Not...
• January 26, 2010

Solodyn (minocycline) "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."

• She...
• September 17, 2018

"My daughter was on minocycline for about 5 months for acne. Although it cleared up her acne, the medication can be dangerous. My daughter was diagnosed with intracranial pressure, and after several specialists assessed her from Nationwide Children's Hospital, they all have said the same thing, and that being minocycline can cause intracranial pressure."

• Vis...
• May 21, 2016

"My acne was out of control. I had tried everything-washes, brushes, tons of different makeup to conceal it. My self-esteem was at an all-time low. Minocycline took several weeks to show results, but once it did, it was amazing. My skin is still in the healing process, but it's so clear and beautiful. I never break out, and I feel great about my appearance. I've been on minocycline for about five months now, and you really can't tell I ever had acne. It's amazing. 10/10, please ask your dermatologist about it."

• Das...
• August 23, 2015

"I've been using Minocycline 100 mg (once daily), Differin topical cream 0.3%, and Clindamycin topical gel 1% for a month, and my skin has improved a whole lot! I used to have acne all over my face and even under my chin, now, it's just subsided to a few bumps on the right side of my face. And the pimples under my chin are smaller!"

• Ste...
• September 16, 2016

Solodyn (minocycline) "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."

• Nor...
• September 27, 2016

"I started to take minocycline on a Friday, and by Tuesday, my breakouts had stopped. Obviously, I still have scarring, but I do not have any new acne. My skin was a bit more sensitive to light, but this was really the only side effect. I also made a number of dietary changes: no coffee, limit dairy, no sugar, etc., so this may have helped. At night after work, I made sure to do a honey mask to kill bacteria on the surface. Drinking 3+ liters of water may have helped as well. I did take it on an empty stomach."

• Kai...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 15, 2016

"So I've been using minocycline for four years now and just recently stopped this medicine. My face used to be super bad to the point my whole face was red, but when I started using minocycline, things started to change for me! My face actually looks good now, and what's even better is it cleared up right on time. I'm now a sophomore in high school, and things couldn't be better!!! The downside to using it: my face started to grow bumps on my face. At first, I thought it was just acne?! It wasn't!! I saw my dermatologist, and they said I shouldn't have been on it for so long, and now I switched to doxycycline and adapalene for my bumps on my nose from where I was using minocycline for so long. I just wanted to share my experience."

• Mel...
• October 27, 2011

Solodyn (minocycline) "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."

• IHa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 22, 2013

"I have severe acne, and minocycline is the only thing that seems to be working for me. When I take it, there is pretty much never any new acne that comes, except if I forget to take it, then, instantly a lot of zits appear. The problem is that my red marks are still as visible as ever and taking forever to go away, and my acne will come back if I stop minocycline. This is my experience, though. It may work better for some people."

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2011

Solodyn (minocycline) "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

Solodyn (minocycline) "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."

• Lbb...
• May 3, 2015

"I'm 14, and I started taking it about 1 1/2 weeks ago. At first, my acne got really bad. All of the pimples were coming to the surface. Now, after almost two weeks, I don't have any acne. Warning: Don't start taking this a few days before a big event! Take it about 3 weeks before so all of your acne will be gone. Also, don't take this if you are going to be out in the sun for a long time. I had to learn this the hard way. It makes your skin sun sensitive."

• Anonymous
• January 27, 2011

"This med is SUPER effective for my cystic acne/acne in general. Acne runs in my family, if I'm not on minocycline, I break out so bad that I don't want to leave my house (self-conscious, can't help it, ha). When I'm on it, I have a few pimples at a time, but otherwise, my skin looks clear. I DO, however, experience light-headedness, some ringing in my ears, and a general feeling of nausea, like I have a mild case of the flu. But I think the benefit outweighs the side effects. I recommend this medicine."

• Ski...
• September 10, 2012

"Well, I read all these comments before I started taking minocycline, and I really doubted it would work. But I pretty much saw overnight results (if that's possible). I noticed that my acne decreased, and you can barely tell it's there anymore. I haven't even been using this medication for a week, and I'm already loving it. I just hope it stays this way. The negatives with this medication are that I'm VERY emotional. Anything can make me cry. But hey, if it eliminates my acne, I'll cry every day. Another negative is it gives me slight stomach pain, the other night, it was a really sharp pain, but it went away after a while. Good luck to all who use this!"

• NAa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2018

Solodyn (minocycline) "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

Solodyn (minocycline) "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."

• Hsc...
• September 4, 2016

"Started taking this medication for under-the-skin cystic acne (1-2 would pop up pretty consistently). As soon as one would go, I would have another one! I had been prescribed benzoyl peroxide clindamycin cream, used Proactiv, still would get it.... Finally talked to a new doctor who prescribed this 50 mg 2x/day. I am 1 month in and no new acne! I am very prone to yeast infections, but really have not had a problem with that.... Yet. I also started taking an antidepressant at the same time, so I am not sure which one I can assign side effects to, but was waking up in the middle of the night a little restless/anxious and had a little dry mouth. These symptoms lasted about two weeks, and now I am back to normal with clear skin!"

• Tin...
• August 20, 2014

"I have only been on 100mg of Minocycline for about a week and a half and have shown such improvements! I have had some acne on and off for about 8 years, and it is so annoying it never goes away! I finally went to the dermatologist and begged for Accutane. They started the procedures and said that I will need another month to get all my tests done. Since then my acne has improved a ton! I don't even think I will need Accutane."