 [ Symptoms ] i want to find another drug that is cheaper than what i am taking protonix 40 milligrams [ Disease ] minocycline is an oral antibiotic does it work for everyone and every case of acne no it does not is it effective for some cases yes you bet the only way you will know the effectiveness of this drug for you is to take it if your acne is hormonal large cystic especially on your cheeks it probably will not help after years of failed antibiotic treatments i finally researched on my own and discovered a study indicating that spironolactone helps hormonal acne and it did my dermatologist has even prescribed it to multiple other patients since i brought it to her attention my skin has never been better face peels and pdt treatments also help clear your skin and get rid of discolorations and scars good luck