I was on Minocycline for years before taking myself off of it about a year ago because my acne had become resistant. I have been 90% clear with the exception of the 'monthly' cyst or two. However, right now I am having a flare-up and was thinking about taking Zithromax, or some other stronger type anibiotic, just for 7-10 days to get me through it. Has anyone ever heard of this or done this>? Do you think it might help?
Thanks!

Quote from lucky2289:

I was on Minocycline for years before taking myself off of it about a year ago because my acne had become resistant. I have been 90% clear with the exception of the 'monthly' cyst or two. However, right now I am having a flare-up and was thinking about taking Zithromax, or some other stronger type anibiotic, just for 7-10 days to get me through it. Has anyone ever heard of this or done this>? Do you think it might help?
Thanks!

My derm gave me Zithromax, which is one of the strongest antibiotics out there. It's mainly meant for extreme upper respiratory infections and such.

I tried it for 2 months. Totally useless when I tried it (as far as slowing/stopping acne). I still have 2 packs sitting in a drawer that I never even bothered using.

Sorry, but I don't think it's worth taking the Zithromax. Save that for when your body REALLY needs it.

Kev

i was on zithro as well, for 14days--for an actual illness, and hoped id clear during that time---nope, no such luck. i think it takes a longer amount of time--4 weeks--for clearing from an oral antibiotic

Quote from lucky2289:

I was on Minocycline for years before taking myself off of it about a year ago because my acne had become resistant. I have been 90% clear with the exception of the 'monthly' cyst or two. However, right now I am having a flare-up and was thinking about taking Zithromax, or some other stronger type anibiotic, just for 7-10 days to get me through it. Has anyone ever heard of this or done this>? Do you think it might help?
Thanks!