Reviewer: elena, 13-18 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I started going to the dermatologist around 2 years ago and switched between antibiotics combined with birth control and a topical cream. I stopped going a year ago because my skin was fine but had my annual check up a few weeks ago and was put back on all 3 treatments (bc pill, antibiotic, topical cream). I was prescribed minocycline 2 times a day, but after one week I started to develop extreme ... Show Full Comment

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I started going to the dermatologist around 2 years ago and switched between antibiotics combined with birth control and a topical cream. I stopped going a year ago because my skin was fine but had my annual check up a few weeks ago and was put back on all 3 treatments (bc pill, antibiotic, topical cream). I was prescribed minocycline 2 times a day, but after one week I started to develop extreme side effects: chest pain, VERY painful stomach cramps in the middle of the night, swollen and painful lymph nodes, headaches, a rash on my upper body, and very bad body aches that made me unable to move all day. I called my dermatologist who determined that I was allergic to this medication and switched me to a different pill right away! I know every body is different, but the side effects were so horrible and not worth it! Side effects went away 2 days after I stopped taking it!
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was prescribed this for my adult cystic acne after spironolactone failed to eliminate it. Didn't take long for the positive results, tho if I missed a few doses the acne would reappear. I began having stiffness in my hands, wrists and gradually migrating to my forearms and elbows. Then i noticed sores inside my mouth, blurred vision, dizziness and finally the last straw was difficulty brea ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed this for my adult cystic acne after spironolactone failed to eliminate it. Didn't take long for the positive results, tho if I missed a few doses the acne would reappear. I began having stiffness in my hands, wrists and gradually migrating to my forearms and elbows. Then i noticed sores inside my mouth, blurred vision, dizziness and finally the last straw was difficulty breathing. My derm said a few of my symptoms were common side effects but the "lupus like symptoms" and breathing problems were more of an allergic reaction and he will no longer prescribe this for acne. I discontinued the drug and now 4 months later everything has subsided except the shortness of breath. Not cool.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Prescribed for acne. Worked well while i took it. But this will only work while you take it. So when you stop taking you can expect your acne to come back. Since prolonged use of antibiotics can destroy your guts microflora and also compromise you immune system, I would recomend skipping this and go straight for an effective cure such as isotretinoin. Also I got the stomach flu 2 times while takin ... Show Full Comment

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Prescribed for acne. Worked well while i took it. But this will only work while you take it. So when you stop taking you can expect your acne to come back. Since prolonged use of antibiotics can destroy your guts microflora and also compromise you immune system, I would recomend skipping this and go straight for an effective cure such as isotretinoin. Also I got the stomach flu 2 times while taking this drug...never again.
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Reviewer: Female (Patient)

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I started taking this after my dermatologist prescribed it and after 2 weeks I had an allergic reaction. First started with headaches and blurry vision then I woke up with hives all over my body and my hands and feet started to swell. I went to the emergency room where they told me this drug was the cause!!! DO NOT TAKE I have never had any problems with antibiotics before but this was awful!!!

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I started taking this after my dermatologist prescribed it and after 2 weeks I had an allergic reaction. First started with headaches and blurry vision then I woke up with hives all over my body and my hands and feet started to swell. I went to the emergency room where they told me this drug was the cause!!! DO NOT TAKE I have never had any problems with antibiotics before but this was awful!!!
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Reviewer: jbx, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I had severe hormonal and cystic acne since the 6th grade. My family and I tried every possible known method of treating my acne naturally without any oral medication. Topical creams and gels only worked for only a short amount of time. Before my sophomore year of high school, I was prescribed Minocycline by my doctor. Thankfully, I did not experience any side effects like those listed on this rev ... Show Full Comment

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I had severe hormonal and cystic acne since the 6th grade. My family and I tried every possible known method of treating my acne naturally without any oral medication. Topical creams and gels only worked for only a short amount of time. Before my sophomore year of high school, I was prescribed Minocycline by my doctor. Thankfully, I did not experience any side effects like those listed on this review page. It took about 4-6 weeks for the drugs to show any effect on my skin. My cystic acne number count began to decrease and soon my overall acne decreased in number. After half a year, all that was left of my acne was the severe scarring. I still take minocycline till this day (2015). I have tried to get myself off it even after my clear skin but when I do my acne resurfaces. I do hope I can get off it soon because taking an antibiotic for a prolonged amount of time effects your body externally and the effectiveness will wear off. This drug may or may not be affective for you. Everybody, literally as I say in body, is different. Because of my positive outcome I do suggest giving it a try. Wish you luck-
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