- Hormones 16th August 2008
... years, had injections, was on antibiotics for 2 years Minocycline , tried Accutane in my early 30's and did ask my GP...
- the ACCUTANE plunge 30th July 2008
... Tetracycline), Retin-A (w/ Doxycycline), and Tazorac (w/ Minocycline ), in that order. The medicine kept the acne at bay...
- can you be on Bactrim and still donate blood? 23rd July 2008
... When I was on minocycline (another antibiotic) I frequently donated blood. ...
- Taking Bactrin For Acne 15th July 2008
... Typically derms start you on a milder antibiotic like Minocycline . My derm told me is is like 3 tiers-
1. Topicals ... & Minocycline , Doxycyline, etc
2. Septra/ Bactrim & or Birth Control...
- Long-term antibiotic use- other options??? 4th July 2008
... am still on antibiotics!!
First he started me on Minocycline & Cleocin gel & said he would taper off the oral antibiotic...
- Hormonal Acne!!!!! 15th June 2008
... NO WHERE else on my face) so my doctor prescribed Minocycline ... but I recently stopped taking it because I don...
- Bad Bacne!! Going to Florida!! Need HELP!!! 13th June 2008
... few years now. I was prescribed Differen, Duac, and Minocycline . I stopped taking the Minocycline a couple times,...
- EMERGENCY: My skin is a nightmare and I have a tropical vacation in 5 days!! 1st June 2008
... mild acne for about three years. I have been taking Minocycline the entire time and it has been a tremendous help ... medications (to Doryx) and I hated it, so I went back to Minocycline . The effects on the pimples has changed drastically...
- my face 14th April 2008
... cause dark cirlces, bruising, etc . . . I was on minocycline for years and found out it causes that just recently...
- spironolactone for acne 9th March 2008
... your reply.
Two days ago my doctor prescribed me minocycline and I think that it has helped some in the short time ... I feel better that I have a little extra support( minocycline ) while my body adjusts (hopefully) to the spiro. that...
- Vitamins for Acne!!! 5th March 2008
... acne by using Evening Primrose Oil. I had been using minocycline with success, but it caused gastritis----so I thought...
... Well, the gastritis was relieved by stopping the minocycline , so not sure if the EPO helped that. The EPO has also...
- my forhead is breaking out 26th February 2008
... called 'Sebomin' which contains 100mg of 'anhydrous Minocycline .'
This works for break outs around the face. And...
- Spironolactone using please reply 12th February 2008
... My derm put me on minocycline today- one pill in the a.m. and one in the p.m. (same ... hope* it works this time. I'm somewhat doubtful as minocycline is one of the first antibiotics I ever went on when...
... see . . .
Goosepimples, I should warn you, I took minocycline for years along with bcp.
When I would get a bruise...
... the morning and 50 at night. I am taking 100 mgs. of minocycline with each of those doses as well. It's only been 2...
... stop taking the bcp but have definitely lessened the minocycline ...i take one about twice a week now and am hoping...
... what acne does to your life. I have been off the minocycline for 7 months now and the melasma is almost all gone...
- The money and time involved in trying to get rid acne. Your thoughts? 6th February 2008
... down on the meds I was taking... I stopped taking the Minocycline to see if I could just use the Tazorac and some less...
... that I have tried medications such as differin and minocycline and as soon as I stopped those, my pimples have not...
... regimen that works well. She is on birth control and minocycline . She was using Tazorac for a couple of years but since...
- fighting perioral dermititis 1st February 2008
... i had the same thing and was put on minocycline which was great for both the perioral dermatitis and...
- Given Up! 11th January 2008
... Well I tried Differin, Minocycline for 14 weeks now and I think I am finally throwing...
- Minocycline 7th January 2008
... :)
[QUOTE=Mandi101;3378890]I have been using minocycline for 3 months now and for the past week I have been...
- acne coming back after accutane 29th December 2007
... guarantee clear skin. Before i took accutane I was on Minocycline for a while. It worked great but after i went off...
- Unresponsive Doxycycline 24th December 2007
... and after awhile it stopped working. I switched to Minocycline (which I ended up preferring a lot more than Doxy...
- has anyone had problems with acne while taking bc ortho try-cylen or Retin-A??!!!!! 21st December 2007
... else. Additionally, I'd ask for an antibiotic (like Minocycline ) to get you through this rough period. Good luck...
- Need advice! 17th December 2007
... I have been using finacea, minocycline and differin for about 10 weeks now. I just got 4...
- Mixing a mask with differin 11th December 2007
... have been on differin with a combo of finacea and minocycline for about 10 weeks on Saturday. I am finally starting...
- Spironolactone for acne and facial hair? 5th December 2007
... IBs and the wait for spiro to kick in. I thought Minocycline worked well with minimal side effects. Glad to hear...
- Retin-A Expired 20th November 2007
... should be fine, but some drugs (like the antibiotic minocycline ) actually get stronger and toxic if expired.
...
- You might want to read this 19th November 2007
... I started using spiro about 3 months ago and used minocycline for one month. My face cleared in like 3 week. when ... i stopped using the minocycline , started getting little bumps on my forehead, so I...
- Best Rosacea Treatments? Oral? Topical? 16th November 2007
... spf. All seem to work well. My derm also has me on minocycline . Good luck....
- Been crying all day... 3rd November 2007
... and tried Doxycycline.
The same company who makes Minocycline makes Doxycycline.
The Doxycycline was the holy...
- minocyclen and differin gel 20th October 2007
... Minocycline worked great for me, but only lasted about a year...
... I was on Minocycline for 4 months, 200 mg a day. For topical I use Differin...
- Taking acne med with milk 8th October 2007
... I'm on an antibiotic ( minocycline ) and I know you are supposed to take it on an empty...
... From what I've seen, minocycline is something you CAN take with food. It's tetracycline...
- Didn't Go to Work 3rd October 2007
... nothing like before Accutane.
Tretracycline and minocycline worked for a little while but then stopped working...
- back acne 20th September 2007
... alone and they went away. I started taking spiro and minocycline about a month ago , I dont know if that helped but...
- Birth Control 9th September 2007
... skin pimples around my chin. I went off of it and on minocycline to clear it up and it took months and months. Now...
- MORE accutane questions 2nd September 2007
... tried topicals in the past, as well as retin A and minocycline . each provided temporary relief, but i continue to...
- Spironolactone and hormonal effects 31st August 2007
... infection. Most of the time I took antbiotics it was Minocycline , which IMO is the best antibiotic with the least severe...
... now and start SPIRO after the wedding?
I was on Minocycline (an antibiotic) when I started Spiro. I had aboslutely...
... both for you if it wasn't safe. I continued taking Minocycline up until about 3 months into Spiro, then I weened...
- moisturizer for dry skin 23rd August 2007
... Hey guys, I just started spiro, minocycline , differein. Is been 2 weeks and there is great progress...
- am I the only male at 23 with acne??? 19th August 2007
... half and I just dont know what to do. Ive been only minocycline and doxycycline most recently but i really dont think...
- doxycycline stopped working? 29th July 2007
... me after ~1 year of Doxy. My derm switched me to Minocycline , which got my skin clear again within a few weeks...
... How long have you been clear with the minocycline and what is your dosage? Thanks for responding!...
... jakey;3125783]How long have you been clear with the minocycline and what is your dosage? Thanks for responding!
The...
- spiro 24th July 2007
... I'd ask for an oral antibiotic such as Minocycline or Doxycycline. This will get you through the waiting...
... I ws taking Minocycline when I started taking Spiro. After about a month...
- Hyrone Cream 2.5% 22nd July 2007
... Ive been on minocycline for almost 3 weeks now, dont see much of a difference...
... conditions. Just a side note you said you were on minocycline , i'm also on it and i'm finding myself very very nauseous...
... hydrocortisone (generic version) cream then with the minocycline . The first day of applying the lotion I saw a huge ... conditions. Just a side note you said you were on minocycline , i'm also on it and i'm finding myself very very nauseous...
- Makeup and acne 19th July 2007
... that was good for exfoliating. I also keep a stash of minocycline in case of flare ups, but don't take it on a regular...
- Is This Alright! 8th July 2007
... The worst one, for me, was Doxycycline. I recommend Minocycline (I had absolutely no side effects except sun sensitivity...
... The worst one, for me, was Doxycycline. I recommend Minocycline (I had absolutely no side effects except sun sensitivity...
- Minocycline 7th July 2007
... I was on Minocycline for 10 years for acne. I started it around age 13 ... teeth were forming. I immediately stopped taking the Minocycline because if it caused the problems with my teeth, I ... sunscreen I used.
By the way, when I was on the Minocycline , I never had any side effects. Many people get yeast...
... [QUOTE=MountainReader;3086165]I was on Minocycline for 10 years for acne. I started it around age 13...
... its getting so annoying! did you have to stop the minocycline while taking the medicine for the yeast infection...
... Calidoll - If you are experiencing dizziness with Minocycline , you should stop taking it! The same thing happened ... Vitamin K in it.) But my advice would be to stop Minocycline and get a different antibiotic...Amoxicillin worked...
- How long does minocycline take to work? 2nd July 2007
... Minocycline takes 6-8 weeks to get the full effects....
Are you...
- I know the cure for acne !!!!! 1st July 2007
... the best ones for skin infections like acne are : minocycline and secondly doxycycline.
From personal experience ... who are desperate with this plague, I urge u to try minocycline .
this is much safer than a drug like accutane. And ... be easy to get a prescription for from ur doc.
Minocycline , more than anything else is like a cure while one...
... can you explain more on what minocycline is? any known side effects?...
... Hi, I was on Minocycline and I was on Doxycycline. I had a bad experience my...
... suggested in in the beginning of this thread by me, minocycline - an antibiotic of the tetracycline class, will definitely...
... minocycline gave me a drug induced case of lupus, very painful...
... [QUOTE=nppuzzled;3074747]
Minocycline , more than anything else is like a cure while one ... of acne.
How long after you start taking it will Minocycline begin to work?...
... I'm glad minocycline worked so great. I wish it worked so well for everyone ... take 3 pills. That does help get rid of them. But minocycline certainly hasn't been a "cure" for my acne....
... I took minocycline for a while when I first started getting acne in my...
... [QUOTE=xxxxx;3074747]
Minocycline , more than anything else is like a cure while one...
- Is My Story Anything Like Yours? 27th June 2007
... of some experimental treatment. I spent years on minocycline and finally had to come off that due to it causing...
- hi 20th June 2007
... I am allergic to minocycline antibioic. can i take triaz gel
:)...
- hi 20th June 2007
... I am allergic to minocycline antibioic. can i take triaz gel
:)...
- Cystic acne. 16th June 2007
... accutane (sorry if the spelling is wrong :S ), Apo – Minocycline , Tazorac (for scars), A pink pill that I took orally...
- Yasmin & Minocycline, and no Spiro prescription 14th June 2007
... effective a month ago (worked for around 8 months) so the minocycline is for my acne. (I have "serious" acne but not a...
... Yes-- I was taking bcp, Minocycline , and Spiro together. After about 2 months though...
- My First (and probably last) Visit to the Derm HELP! 7th June 2007
... up out of nowhere from stress) and have been taking Minocycline along with Differin & Clindoxly cream.
My face is...
- side effects of Minicyclin...(SP?) 26th May 2007
... I have tried minocycline before and it did not work for me. Since it is an...
- Tough Acne Problem 18th May 2007
... see a dermatologist. He prescribed me to 3 things, minocycline , Differin gel (to use at night), and Klaron lotion...
... a few months at least before deciding if it works. Minocycline is an antibiotic and also has anti inflamatory properties...
- Dry, red patches of skin covered in white heads? 15th May 2007
... well moisturized. Perhaps antibiotics? I'm also using Minocycline and it seems to be working well in combination with...
- Week 5 on Minocycline... 11th May 2007
... Hello
I have been on minocycline for 5 weeks now. The first 5 weeks I was taking 200 ... about people breaking out worse after finishing their Minocycline course....what was your experience? I've also started...
... it for a month. I wish I'd never had gone off the minocycline , but I know you basically have to for at least a short...
- Has proactiv actually worked for anybody? 22nd April 2007
... the smallest of all small spots.
then i went on minocycline for a few months, it cleared my chin up, but my forehead...
- Diagnosis: Rosacea 21st April 2007
... tetracycline antibiotics (tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline ) and topical antibiotics such as metronidazole are...
- Minocycline...will it work? 16th April 2007
... Minocycline was the only thing that ever worked for my moderate...
... time, very expensive!...but worth it)
Along with the Minocycline I also have 2 topical creams, Differin and Clindoxyl...
... the injection continues to "melt" the cysts? Will Minocycline also heal the cysts?...
- How long will this last? 16th April 2007
... and also drained them. He gave me a prescription for Minocycline (200 mgs a day for 3 months) and Clindoxyl Gel. I ... have been taking the Minocycline for 2 weeks now.
I have the red marks from where ... others still have a small bump under the skin. Will the Minocycline clear those bumps out soon? At all? Yesterday I got ... me a shimmer of hope on this problem area? Will the Minocycline get rid of those small under the skin bumps...soon...
... inject them anyways. I just want them gone! as for the Minocycline , i was on that for about 2 years before i started...
- The Million Dollar Question!!!!! 22nd March 2007
... FINALLY found a good balance... Differin cream and Minocycline , that seems to be doing something... and now I want...
... my question finally to you is that I'm pretty sure minocycline is a antibiotic, right? How long did that take to...
... improvement around my chin and jaw line... the antibiotic minocycline doesn't make me feel sick or anything, but I know...
- Minocin antibiotics and NAUSEA 6th March 2007
... couple more days or even a week.
When I started minocycline I was extremely dizzy and off-balance. I could not...
- Stopped antibiotic...Now Sugar = Pimples??? 28th February 2007
... I was taking minocycline for ~2 years to control my acne. There is no question...
- opinions on accutane please 16th February 2007
... WONDERFULLY for me. Before smoothbeam laser I was taking minocycline for my acne along with tazorac gel and all sorts of...
- How do you know when you no longer need topicals? 15th February 2007
... many years and it did nothing). And I discovered minocycline ! I took it for two years and weaned myself off it ... week).
I contribute my better acne to my long-term minocycline treatment which I believe altered something permanently...
... acne is gone.
Dont use the meds and BP topicals.
Minocycline is very good.
I use Doxycycline which is made by...
- OMG i just dicovered Omega-3 fish oil!!!, the best thing since sliced bread!!! 14th February 2007
... 400mg\DHA 200mg) 3 pills a day. I'm already taking Minocycline plus Differin gel so I hope with the fish oil I'll...
- Stieva-A for and Doxycycline acne 2nd February 2007
... doxycycline on the advice of barry after a few months on minocycline with minimal results. I know you said this was best ... Barry but Ive heard its similar to Minocycline which didnt really work that well for me. Is it likely ... to work seeings the Minocycline didnt? How long is it likely till I see good results...
