has anyone heard of thisor taken this medication? my dermatologist just prescribed it for me for my severe acne vulgaris...right im 28 i thought i was done with acne but nope. but honestly i have been researching it because it is so expensive i am curious to know what anyone knows about this med personally and if it works( well for them i know everyone is different ). 

thanks in advance

heather 

Dear Heather_LPN,

It is a Tetracycline Antibiotic used to treat acne. The generic ingredient in this is Minocycline Hydrochloride. Personally, I have never used this drug, but I thought I would give you a little info on it. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and sensitivity to the sun. If applying topically,apply generously to your skin until area is completely wet. Stinging or burning may occur, but it only  lasts a few minutes. It may stain skin yellow, but stain usually washes away. Avoid excessive exposure to the sun while taking this product.  I hope my 2 cents helps.

Hi Heather,

I have heard of Solodyn as I am also a pharm tech as well as a nurse. Your best bet would be to get the generic which is minocycline SR (the Solodyn is an extended release tab). As far as side effects etc... 09157238 has covered everything else for you. I just want to ask if you have ever tried ProActiv? I'm 32 & still suffer from acne as well. I have tried EVERYTHING including antibiotics (doxycycline), but NOTHING worked until I ordered the ProActiv & my skin has been clear for almost a year now! I have to use it BID or if I get lazy & don't use it a few times I break out again so I know it works... Just a thought. Good luck & I hope this helps.

Michele

ive tried everything otc thats out there. there isnt a generic yet but d/t the cost the dr put me on minocycline. it seems to help me some i am also in retin-a cream. my facial acne has cleared up a lot the backacne hasnt yet it comes and goes. but im thank ful it seems to help me

thank you all for your imput :)

heather

Hi Heather,

 I'm pretty sure the md has put you on the generic. Unless you are on minocycline hcl (immediate release) which is the generic of Minocin. minocycline hcl SR (sustained release) is the generic of Solodyn. The difference is the immediate release is generally taken q12h while the sustained release is taken q24h. So either way you are on the right med & the difference is how long it will keep a constant level in your bloodstream. I'm very glad to hear that it is starting to work for you, along with the retinol cream. Good luck & keep us posted. Isn't it great to have clear skin??!!!