Solodyn for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)
Solodyn has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 90 reviews for the treatment of Acne. 56% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 21% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Solodyn
- Anonymous
- June 22, 2011
"Had large cyst on chest and back that I had to have them removed. Kept getting flare ups around bikini area. Started using Solodyn and the flare ups stopped immediately. Heard it was expensive but doctor gave me a card for free month trial."
- Jomi
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 13, 2018
"After trying everything and still breaking out really bad finally went in to get this prescribed. I have taken every day for about 5 weeks. I have not broken out once! I'm so happy I finally went to a dermatologist. It feels crazy finally waking up and not having any breakouts. Highly recommend"
- amanda
- May 8, 2017
"First week using solodyn and my acne is worse than ever. I had a lot on my cheeks, chin, and left side of my back but now its also on my forehead and my shoulders. I've woken up with 2-3 new pimples everyday for the past week since I started taking it. I really hope this is normal and it gets better soon cause this sucks :("
- RachelK
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 1, 2017
"At 24 after struggling with hormonal chin acne (that flared before period) and occasional breakouts in my t-zone, my derm prescribed 65mg Solodyn, and Retin A in conjunction with a cleansing routine 2x a day using Cerave followed by Simple Smoothing Toner. At first, I did not see much improvement. Then at the one-month mark, all hell broke loose; I broke out like crazy for 2-3 weeks, huge zits in areas of my face that were not previously a problem. I was embarrassed and ready to call it quits, but after reading about it getting worse before it got better, I ordered my refill and decided to give it time. Suddenly, 1.5ish months in, success! No new breakouts (fingers crossed), and I even just started my cycle. Patience is the key w/ Solodyn"
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- Greek...
- May 15, 2017
"I am taking this because I have Perioral Dermatitis. I was given solodyn for 1 week and the generic for 4 weeks. So far I have been on solodyn for 5 days. The first day I felt a little dry mouth....and up to now I feel a little nauseous and almost like my throat is "weird". I don't know if it's coincidence or the actual drug. I will finish this bottle and start the generic, but if I feel anything getting worse, I will stop it immediately. To me, it's just not worth it. Unfortunately, this only clears up with medication, not topical cream... I hope this medication does not make me feel worse!"
- Ashlei
- July 16, 2009
"Allergic reaction causing welts, severe itchy skin, and joint pain."
- Anonymous
- July 17, 2009
"I have just recently started using Solodyn and have severe acne. I started seeing results very quickly. I am very happy with it."
- looka...
- December 28, 2008
"Solodyn is great. It starts working fast and I haven't had any side effects."
- inpai...
- December 4, 2009
"This medicine had really bad side effects. "
- Anonymous
- April 26, 2009
"This antibiotic keeps causing yeast infections, which do not seem worth the moderate benefit."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 14, 2012
"Great medication! Works wonders"
- Anonymous
- March 26, 2010
"I have been taking Solodyn for more than a year now and I love it. I have had no problems with it at all."
- natly
- August 18, 2009
"I have been using Solodyn. It has worked for me very well. It did not completely clear my pimples but I did not have any side effects on Solodyn. "
- Ashle...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 17, 2019
"My 18 year old son took Solodyn for 2 years and developed medically induced lupus."
- Lnndd...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 26, 2016
"Solodyn cleared up my ACNE within just a few days, minimal side effects. Cleared up my acne and made my skin actually STAY clear, I haven't had any acne for about a month"
- Anonymous
- June 7, 2009
"Solodyne is pretty quick and effective. No bad side effects!"
- Anonymous
- June 20, 2012
"I began seeing positive results from Solodyn after just a few weeks. I get an occasional zit, but nothing like what I had just a few shorts months ago. Would definitely recommend!"
- Anonymous
- November 12, 2009
"Works well after 4-6 weeks of use but extremely pricey if don't have insurance coverage."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 11, 2012
"Works great for cystic acne - works some on whiteheads. Like that it is once a day- but it is so expensive! I got the manufacturer's coupon card-so I haven't had to pay much out of pocket. "
- eatdr...
- August 3, 2011
"So far, my 2nd day taking 80mg . My ears and scalp are so itchy!"
- Anonymous
- January 21, 2012
"Gave me major muscle aches in legs."
- Anonymous
- November 18, 2009
"I haven't had a break- out since my doctor prescribed Solodyn. I'm happy with my results."
- Logan
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 27, 2021
"work the same as accutaine (okay but not perfect) but without the side effects"
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"Was prescribed this last week, all was going well I noticed my skin was clearing up real nice. THEN I all of a sudden had an allergic reaction to it and have now since broken out in a rash that resembles immature chicken Pox all over my face/neck and now its going further down on to my chest. It feels drier than my skin has ever felt. For the record I have oily skin so when I say my face felt ridiculiously dry I mean it was insane. I look like I have chicken pox. This is awful."