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Minocycline

Brand names: Dynacin   Minocin   Minocycline   Myrac   Solodyn  

SOLODYN™(MINOCYCLINE HCl, USP) EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS Minocycline hydrochloride, a semi synthetic derivative of tetracycline, is a bacteriostatic antimicrobial agent.SOLODYN™ is indicated to treat only inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. SOLODYN™ did not demonstrate any effect on non-inflammatory lesions. Safety of SOLODYN™ has not been established beyond 12 weeks of use. This formulation of minocycline has not been evaluated in the treatment of infections. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria as well as to maintain the effectiveness of other antibacterial drugs, SOLODYN™ should be used only as indicated.

Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Minocycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, skin infections, severe acne, gonorrhea, tick fever, chlamydia, and others. Minocycline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Minocycline User Reviews

Average Rating: 2.9/10
Date: 2010-05-21 15:20:46
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 2
Solodyn: I am going to see the doctors again today because there is no improvement whatsoever.


Date: 2010-05-21 06:48:18
Reviewed by: PinkPlayBunny
Minocycline for Acne: Been on it for 2 months and has cleared up my skin completely i havent had a break out this whole time


Date: 2010-05-12 17:16:24
Reviewed by: babymoonlight79
Minocycline for Acne: still taking after 6 years...keeps the big painful spots to a minimum but doesn't stop them. If I dont take it I end up in trouble and end up with major problems


Date: 2010-04-25 04:37:38
Reviewed by: GabyR
Minocycline for Acne: it works ok


Date: 2010-04-23 12:33:11
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 3
Minocycline: During my teens, I took minocycline several times a day for many years. I was also using various topical medications, and at some point, also took different antibiotics such as Bactrim. Nothing really worked. I was also trying suppliments, teas, meditation, changes to my diet and exercise routine in order to try to get rid of my acne. Eventually I wound up using Accutane which also did not work for me.


Date: 2010-04-04 20:56:12
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 8
Minocycline for Acne: I've been on minocin for almost 2 months and have generally liked it. My Dr. prescribed it for acne and it really has made a difference in my skin, although the healing process is slow. I do find it hard to take this drug regularly as it needs to be taken on an empty stomach twice per day. My doctor told me to just avoid taking it with high calcium foods. I have noticed a slight increase in small headaches since I began taking it and a few extra cold sores (that heal very quickly) but not other side effects.


Date: 2010-03-27 02:58:43
Reviewed by: flipper
Minocycline for Multiple Sclerosis (MS): stared a month ago not noticed any change


Date: 2010-03-11 09:44:21
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 10
Solodyn for Acne: This product has worked very well for me. I have been on it for about a year now and they recently upped my dose to get rid of some of the very small bumps on my nose. Honestly this is the best product I have ever used. My advice: you should give it a try.


Date: 2010-03-05 17:01:04
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 2
Minocycline for Acne: my 14 yr old son started taking this medication on Oct 4th. He has been to the dr for difficulty breathing and dizziness. The pediatrician thought the dosage was mild enough to not be responsible. i am so glad i found these reviews. I am throwing the pills out. do you think 3 weeks of taking it caused harm for the longterm?


Date: 2010-02-28 22:38:39
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 4
Minocycline for Acne: less acne but I had a side affect of sweaty hands during the day and I hated it.


Date: 2010-02-23 11:23:38
Reviewed by: lola2393
Minocycline for Acne: It helps with cystic acne, but I can't stay on it forever, so when I stop the acne comes back.


Date: 2010-02-18 22:09:50
Reviewed by: memmay
Minocycline for Rheumatoid Arthritis: so far so good....2 a day


Date: 2010-01-24 21:30:48
Reviewed by: zygadenus
Minocycline for Acne: minimised for short periods.


Date: 2010-01-14 10:10:56
Reviewed by: akkani
Minocycline for Acne: minimised pimples a bit but i had to go off it when i went on the pill


Date: 2010-01-03 11:15:24
Reviewed by: alycevan1
Minocycline for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I WAS NOT ABLE TO HANDLE THE DIZZY SPELLS. ONLY STAYED ON IT 2 WEEKS


Date: 2010-01-02 21:37:17
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 2
Minocycline for Acne: This med caused two known teen boys to have serious side affects. 1-lupus, 2-pseudotumor cerebri.


Date: 2009-12-31 15:15:18
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 2
Minocycline for Acne: I have only been taking minocycline for 5 days and I feel like I have been run over by a bus. Headache, body aches, nausia, dizzyness....you name it, I'm experiencing it. Not sure if I should continue taking it or if I should stop. Haven't noticed any change in my complexion, just in how bad I feel.


Date: 2009-12-23 09:56:24
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 10
Solodyn for Acne: When I turned 40 I started getting cysts on my chin and jawline (a lovely side effect of hormones) and dealt with it for 6 months before deciding to finally see my Dermatologist. She prescribed 55 mg and the results were immediate and remarkable. I've been on it for 4 months and have had no side effects (I take NO other medications though) and have had ZERO breakouts. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is expensive so be sure to get the discount card from your Doctor which is good for 3 refills. I see my Doctor every 3 months so she can monitor my progress and give me another card. I have paid only $10 a month for this medication since I started it. My confidence has skyrocketed and I'm saving a ton of money on makeup!


Date: 2009-12-20 09:55:27
Reviewed by: masochistickiss
Minocycline for Acne: cant afford it


Date: 2009-12-13 21:05:54
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 2
Minocycline for Acne: I have only been on this medication for 2 days, but I am going to have to stop taking it. I am EXTREMELY dizzy as I type this, at work mind you, and the nausea and lightheadedness is not worth all this. Im going back to doxycycline.


Date: 2009-11-28 00:17:28
Reviewed by: ladykikyo
Minocycline for Acne: made pimples smaller but cause more white heads and other infections


Date: 2009-11-13 20:55:23
Reviewed by: StaceyMoore
Minocycline for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: I am Stage II and have never had relief. This drug works wonders for me. As long as I take it with juice in the morning and eat about an hour later, i have no ill effects. It works wonders.


Date: 2009-11-13 01:23:51
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 6
Minocycline for Acne: very quick and effective. have experienced headaches in first few weeks using as well as nosebleeds. can not stand up too quickly either. wondering if anyone else has also had nosebleeds??


Date: 2009-11-02 01:43:28
Reviewed by: dolleyes
Minocycline for Acne: didn't work


Date: 2009-10-18 16:58:06
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 5
Minocycline: benzac, roaccutane, then MINOCYCLINE


Date: 2009-10-16 23:38:48
Reviewed by: gtippitt
Minocycline for Sjogren's Syndrome: My wife and I both have SS. We both take Minocycline, which has helped a great deal. The first few weeks were very tough, because of Herxheimer reaction. After about 6 weeks, our dry eyes and mouth symptoms improved markedly. Mincocyline is antibiotic in the tetracycline family that is widely used to treat RA, MS, and GWS/GWI. (see research published at (http://immed.org/). Research as shown Minocycline as effective other DMARDs, without the serious side effects and cost of other DMARDs.


Date: 2009-09-25 10:32:11
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 2
Minocycline for Acne: I would not recommend this medication. I am currently suffering from a mild case of acne and my dermatologist presribed me this medication. The first day I took it I felt drowsy and nausiated after a few hours. It made me so sick that I ended up vomiting(in which the vomit was a weird slimy saliva consistency). At first I didn't know if it was the medication for sure so I proceeded to take it for a couple more days to find out. In those days I felt so sick and couldn't function properly. I felt like I was going to fall over everytime I stood up and started to walk, my vision got blurry, and I was sick to my stomach for hours on end. I told my dermatologist the horrible side effects that I was experiencing so he had me stop taking them immediately, and prescribed me another medication (tetracycline) which I'm still currently taking. Tetracycline has improved my acne dramatically and doesnt have the horrible side effects of minocycline.


Date: 2009-09-20 05:46:16
Reviewed by: seedy3
Minocycline for Acne: Did nothing for me.


Date: 2009-09-15 10:20:33
Reviewed by: cait0408
Minocycline for Acne: no results and made me sick


Date: 2009-09-04 19:59:11
Reviewed by: SarahKeturah
Minocycline for Arthritis: Id to try it in the future.


Date: 2009-08-28 19:09:37
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 8
Minocycline for Acne: The first two days I had severe dizziness and was clammy and nauseous but it got better with time. My skin has cleared up significantly and feels alot smoother. I still get occasional blemishes but it was only been 3 weeks so hopefully this will subside.


Date: 2009-08-28 01:24:43
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 4
Minocycline for Acne: Dr. prescribed minocyline and I have been taking it for almost a year. It cleared up my acne but my skin seems to be darker. A lot of old friends commented on my darker skin. I noticed brown spots and my gums and lips have black spots. Also, I have bruising that will not go away. I have had bruises for over 6 months. Not having acne is great but not great enough to continue taking it and risk more side effects.


Date: 2009-08-11 23:54:49
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 8
Minocycline for Acne: I started this medication about 2 mnths ago for my acne. I've never had bad acne until about 6 mnths ago and didn't know that it was bad enough to go on medication. My breakouts stopped immediately when I started the medication. About one week into the treatment, I got a HORRIBLE yeast infection, which is a side effect of this medication. Now, I make sure to eat alot of yougurt so that this doesnt happen again.


Date: 2009-08-08 17:03:41
Reviewed by: LJStark
Minocycline for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Combination has had great success in trials. Low dose antibiotic and anti-viral. Talked doc into letting me try for 90 days.


Date: 2009-08-06 22:10:32
Reviewed by: lookatme
User rating: 9
Solodyn for Acne: Solodyn is great. It starts working fast and I haven't had any side effects.


Date: 2009-07-31 15:52:43
Reviewed by: TheMontana
Minocycline for Rosacea: Somewhat helpful for ocular rosacea, less so for face. Side effects: Severe GI upset.


Date: 2009-07-24 11:40:39
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 10
Minocycline: Face and body cleared up conciderably. It did take a while for the drug to take effect - but was worth it in the end. I am now pregnant and will continue treatments after I have the baby. Once I stopped taking it before I got pregnant - my face began to break out again. So you really have to continue to take it to keep the benefits.


Date: 2009-07-24 01:57:03
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 6
Minocycline: Sulfasalizine was taken three times daily. As I began to wean off the drug, I moderated how much I was taking in regards to the pain and inflammation I was feeling. I am currently off the drug and take no medication for Crohn's.


Date: 2009-07-08 01:32:20
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 4
Minocycline for Acne: I was prescribed minocycline by my doctor for acne, and it cleared up my face really well, but I suffer from dizziness throughout the day.


Date: 2009-07-04 08:12:41
Reviewed by: RacerMom
Minocycline for Acne: Gave me raging constant yeast infections with no acne improvement.


Date: 2009-06-22 07:55:34
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 10
Minocycline for Acne: I had cystic acne for the first time in my life as a 24 y/o. I tried every kind of over the counter meds I could find. I gave them all a good shot.. about 3-6 months or more each. I tried proactive and that worked for about 3 months fairly well, then began to fail entirely. I went to my derm and he prescribed minocycline. It worked in TWO DAYS. I can literally rub oil all over my face.. makeup.. cream.. anything.. I will not break out. Its life-changing. Ive been using it for almost a year. I had marks from acne that have completely dissappeared. Its a miracle for me.


Date: 2009-06-20 10:23:54
Reviewed by: BeanSis
Minocycline for Acne: 50mg 2x/day works best. tried weaning to 1x/day but had frequent breakouts- but still an improvement from no minocycline.


Date: 2009-06-18 00:10:40
Reviewed by: NothinElseMatters
Minocycline for Acne: taking it now but with an ED it doesnt work because you have to eat before or it will make you sic


Date: 2009-06-15 18:15:01
Reviewed by: jerrycam
Minocycline for Lyme Disease: best results of all abx, but hardest to tolerate even with cholestyramine. Taken with antifungal


Date: 2009-06-11 02:23:50
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 10
Minocycline for Acne: I have been on this medication for over 20 years. Although it helps with Acne, it certainly has its side effects. I first noticed that my fingernails were turning blue. That really causes a problem if I was admitted to a hospital for any problem like heart attacks. After a while I then noticed that around my mouth I had a dark ring. Then I noticed my eyeballs were turning gray. Now I am getting concerned about these side effects. My doctor who monitors my diabetic condition noticed these systems during the last two years. We had located from Arizona to Wisconsin two years ago, and recently has done some research on this problem and has ordered some blood gas' tests.Now I have a different problem to worry about. They seem to think I have some lung problems. I know I don't because I have never smoked, don't drink liquor or beer. So now I have to go to my primary care doctor who is going to order more tests. So be careful if you have acne, stay away from minocycline!


Date: 2009-06-04 03:58:14
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 10
Minocycline: Take 1 tablet by mouth 2x day or after 6 weeks, reduce dosage to 1xday. Patient required the 2xdaily dosage for the duration to keep the acne manageable. When tried to go to a lesser dosage, the acne breakouts returned.


Date: 2009-05-18 22:51:17
Reviewed by: ilybill
User rating: 10
Solodyn for Acne: Solodyn worked so well for me. My dermatologist prescribed it, and now I don't get acne at all. The only bad thing is that when I run out, I almost immediately break out. Oh well. It's probably just 13 year old acne. It'll go away when I'm older.


Date: 2009-05-18 05:49:27
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 8
Minocycline: I had severe acne on the chest and back. The drug got rid of the problem very quickly (within a month) but it came back worse a year later. It was highly effective. I should have treated my condition earlier as all of my chest and half of my back was covered with painful acne.


Date: 2009-05-13 08:57:01
Reviewed by: vgordon
Minocycline for Rosacea: Reddness,itching,blister like bumps on tzone area burning too.


Date: 2009-05-10 05:14:33
Reviewed by: Anonymous
User rating: 2
Minocycline for Acne: My eleven year old daughter was put on this medication for back acne. She was having good results from the medication when after 10 days on it she had a seizure followed by a second seizure the next day. She was taken off this medication after the first seizure. She spent 4 days in the hospital for testing. In the end they decided that the seizures were caused by the minocycline. It has been four months since she was taken off minocycline and she has not had another seizure. This drug is not worth the risks.


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