Description
How does Minocin work?
The active ingredient in Minocin is minocycline hydrochloride. Minocycline treats bacterial infections and is a tetracycline antibiotic. It stops bacteria from producing proteins, which are needed for their survival. Without proteins bacteria cannot grow and multiply. Minocin can improve the appearance of skin affected by acne within weeks.
How do I take Minocin?
Like all antibiotics you must take them for a set amount of days. The duration and dosage depends on the condition you are treating. The doctor will be able to advise the correct dosage requirements. Minocin 100mg is available in packets of 56 tablets and can be taken with or without food.
Side effects
All medicines do have side effects associated with taking them however not everyone will suffer from them. All medication will come with side effect information from the manufactures. It is also best you speak to your doctor if you have any concerns as they maybe able to change the dose you are currently taking or change medications. Common side effects include:
- Diarrhoea/constipation
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pains
Please see your doctor for more information and to check if the medication conflicts with any existing medical conditions or medications you are currently taking.
How do I buy Minocin online?
First you will have to obtain a valid prescription through an online consultation to purchase this prescription medication online. This is a free and short consultation from the privacy of your home. The online consultation replaces the face-to-face consult you would normally have with a doctor. Once you have been approved for Minocin prescription medication it will be sent out to you within 48 hours.
Anonymous –
This medication works well for me. It took a very long time before I was finally diagnosed with Rosacea. I kept hoping I would just out grow adolescent acne even all the way into my late twenties. The only side effect I have encountered is yeast infections. I started taking acidophillus which helps but am now going to consult a nutritionist to see if they can help diet wise. The benefits of the drug outway the side effect but I hope to find a happy balance.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 31, 2009
Anonymous –
I used Minocin for about 20 years (16 – 36 years approx) which controlled my acne perfectly. Before I started taking this I had very, very severe acne, huge boils and spots all over my back and face but this seems to cure it. I was very lucky – I had no side effects apart from bad stomach if I took too many.
Drugs.com Reviewed March 19, 2010
Anonymous –
15 year old daughter used Minocycline for 2 months and it was super at clearing her whiteheads-face, back, neck. Then we took a break, acne came back. MD gave us brand name version (1 pill/day verses 2per/day with generic, and much more expensive) and it didn’t work at all after 2 months. Tried generic minocycline again after waiting a few months, and unfortunately we saw no results second time around. Trying birth control pills now.
Drugs.com Reviewed September 24, 2010
grayeyed –
Although it took 6 weeks to show improvement, after that it worked great. The doctor told me it would take that long. I had no side effects. I had a red area on my nose and under my eye for months and doctor said it was rosacea. It cleared it completely. I also have red and dry skin on my cheeks and jaw that the medicine did NOT help.
Drugs.com Reviewed June 1, 2012
Londonlad. –
I took Minocin in my late teens for about 5 years and from what I remember I never had a single outbreak or flare up while taking it. Having said that, if I missed a few days meds the acne would break out. Though it never cleared my skin completely it most certainly helped.
Drugs.com Reviewed January 28, 2013
Anonymous –
I’m 17 years old and have been battling awful cystic acne for about 10 years. As I’ve aged, it’s only worsened, which I’m assuming is due to an influx in hormones. At first, doctors misdiagnosed me as having eczema. When I was finally diagnosed with cystic acne, my doctor prescribed tetracycline. I was on it for about 1 year, at age 14-15, and it helped a little, but not drastic changes. I noticed that it started turning my teeth brown, as if I’d eaten chocolate and didn’t drink anything or brush my teeth afterwards. I was prescribed minocycline (Minocin) instead. It has helped my acne tremendously, but it is still turning my teeth brown, which is not flattering nor attractive, especially for a girl my age with dating and all.
Drugs.com Reviewed July 9, 2013
Anonymous –
I was prescribed this after being diagnosed at age 29 with severe acne vulgaris. This medication gave me no negative side effects that I noticed and cleared my acne up within 1 week. I was prescribed the once a day dosage which is great. I took a break once for a few days and the acne came back. I dashed to my medicine and got back into my normal routine. Acne went away! Its a great medication if used properly. Helped me become more confident as an adult suffering from acne
Drugs.com Reviewed September 9, 2013
112268 –
I never had problems with acne as a teenager or young adult. I’m 47 & I started getting terrible, very painful, cystic acne about 6 months ago. It covered the entire surface of my chin & some around my nose & mouth. I was mortified & depressed cause of these horrific awful lesions on my face. I would do everything possible to avoid interaction with people, I hated going anywhere other than home & even at home it was hard to let my man look at me. I had no clue I had cystic acne. I thought it was just hormonal changes. I couldn’t take it anymore, it wasn’t going away no matter what I did. I went to the doctor & he put me on Minocin twice a day & within a week my face is 98% clear. I can hold my head up again with confidence.
Drugs.com Reviewed March 6, 2016
OrpheusAscending –
I had been suffering with localized Granuloma Annulare which started initially on the backs of my hand. I had monthly steroid injections which cleared up existing patches but then then I would have outbreaks in new areas and then I experienced a huge breakout on my right forearm. After several months, the dermatologist prescribed Minocyline and within one week, the lesions started to disappear. After two weeks, they began to fade completely with no new outbreaks. Around the two-week period, however, I did start to develop headaches but Aleve made them manageable.
Drugs.com Reviewed April 1, 2016
Daydreamer –
I suffered for years with Rosacea before seeking treatment. After finally seeking help I was prescribed Minocin. One course completely cleared up the problem and 18 years on I haven’t any further breakouts.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 1, 2018