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Considering taking medication to treat Acne? Below is a list of common medications used to treat or reduce the symptoms of Acne. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects, dosage details and read user reviews for the drugs listed below.

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Drug Name IndicationWhat's this? TypeWhat's this? User Reviews
Panoxyl Top     2 User Reviews
Persa-Gel Top     Be the first to review it
sulfur Top     Be the first to review it
Liquimat Top     3 User Reviews
salicyl acd-sulfur (keratol) Top     1 User Reviews
salicylic acid-lactic acid Top     1 User Reviews
salicylic acid-sulfur Top     Be the first to review it
Desquam-X Top     Be the first to review it
Acne Treatment Top     1 User Reviews
resorcinol-sulfur Top     Be the first to review it
Neutrogena T/Sal Top     4 User Reviews
Therapeutic Shampoo Top     Be the first to review it
coal tar-salicylic acid Top     Be the first to review it
Sulfo-Lo Top     1 User Reviews
Betasal Top     Be the first to review it
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Top     Be the first to review it
Sulpho-Lac Medicated Soap Top     Be the first to review it
Sulfoam Top     Be the first to review it
DHS Sal Top     Be the first to review it
Acne-Clear Top     3 User Reviews
Keralyt Top     Be the first to review it
Tarsum Top     Be the first to review it
Rezamid Top     Be the first to review it
Acnomel Top     9 User Reviews
Pernox Top     4 User Reviews
salicylic acid-pyrithione zinc Top     Be the first to review it
Acne Cream Top     Be the first to review it
X-Seb T Pearl Top     1 User Reviews
Acne Pad Top     1 User Reviews
Acne Cleansing Pads Top     Be the first to review it
Medicated Cleansing Pads Top     Be the first to review it
Corn Remover Top     Be the first to review it
Corn-Callus Remover Top     Be the first to review it
Neutrogena On The Spot Top     Be the first to review it
Invisible Acne Top     Be the first to review it
Scalp Relief Top     Be the first to review it
Psoriasis Medicated Top     5 User Reviews
Scalpicin Top     3 User Reviews
benzoyl peroxide-aloe vera Top     Be the first to review it
sulfur-alcohol Top     Be the first to review it
Acne Cleanser Top     Be the first to review it
Therapeutic T Plus Top     Be the first to review it
Aveeno Clear Complexion Top     Be the first to review it
BP Top     Be the first to review it
P & S (salicylic acid) Top     Be the first to review it
Noble Formula S Top     Be the first to review it
Fast Clearing Spot Top     Be the first to review it
Neutrogena T-Gel Conditner(sa) Top     Be the first to review it
Psoriasin Top     Be the first to review it
PanOxyl-8 Top     1 User Reviews
PanOxyl-4 Top     1 User Reviews
BPO-5 Top     Be the first to review it
BPO-10 Top     Be the first to review it
Dual Action Top     Be the first to review it
benz perox micro-skin clnsr#24 Top     Be the first to review it
Acne Clearing System Top     Be the first to review it
Acne Spot Treatment Top     Be the first to review it
Selsun Blue Naturals Top     Be the first to review it
OC8 Top     Be the first to review it
Rapid Clear Acne Spot Gel Top     Be the first to review it
Rapid Clear Treatment Pads Top     Be the first to review it
Clean & Clear Advantage Top     Be the first to review it
Acne Foaming Face Wash Top     1 User Reviews
Scalp Itch-Dandruff Relief Top     Be the first to review it
Acne Control Cleanser Top     Be the first to review it
benzoyl peroxide micronized Top     Be the first to review it
Effaclar DUO Top     Be the first to review it
Dermarest Psoriasis Top     Be the first to review it
levonorgestrel-ethinyl estrad Oral     4 User Reviews
sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur Top     6 User Reviews
EryPed 400 Oral     1 User Reviews
erythromycin ethylsuccinate Oral     7 User Reviews
erythromycin Oral     57 User Reviews
E.E.S. 200 Oral     1 User Reviews
E.E.S. 400 Oral     1 User Reviews
EryPed 200 Oral     3 User Reviews
Erythrocin Stearate Oral     11 User Reviews
Ery-Tab Oral     17 User Reviews
E.E.S. Granules Oral     Be the first to review it
Trivora (28) Oral     92 User Reviews
levonorg-eth estrad triphasic Oral     2 User Reviews
erythromycin stearate Oral     4 User Reviews
PCE Oral     Be the first to review it
clindamycin HCl Oral     637 User Reviews
Cleocin Oral     78 User Reviews
clindamycin palmitate HCl Oral     8 User Reviews
Levlen (28) Oral     22 User Reviews
Levora 0.15/30 (28) Oral     54 User Reviews
Aviane Oral     133 User Reviews
Lessina Oral     30 User Reviews
Levora-28 Oral     55 User Reviews
Portia Oral     47 User Reviews
Enpresse Oral     80 User Reviews
Rosanil Top     Be the first to review it
Avar Top     2 User Reviews
sulfacetamide-sulfur-avobenzon Top     Be the first to review it
PRASCION Top     18 User Reviews
Avar-E Top     9 User Reviews
Lutera (28) Oral     187 User Reviews
L norgest&E estradiol-E estrad Oral     Be the first to review it
Sronyx Oral     171 User Reviews
Seasonique Oral     309 User Reviews
PRASCION FC Top     6 User Reviews
Clarifoam EF Top     12 User Reviews
sulfacetamide sod-sulfur-urea Top     Be the first to review it
Cleansing Wash Top     Be the first to review it
sulfacet sod-sulfur-witch haz Top     Be the first to review it
Sumaxin Top     14 User Reviews
Cerisa Top     Be the first to review it
Claris Clarifying Wash Top     1 User Reviews
LoSeasonique Oral     92 User Reviews
BP 10-1 Top     1 User Reviews
Avar-E Green Top     2 User Reviews
Avar LS Top     Be the first to review it
Avar-E LS Top     3 User Reviews
SE 10-5 SS Top     1 User Reviews
Zencia Top     Be the first to review it
Sumaxin TS Top     1 User Reviews
Altavera (28) Oral     8 User Reviews
SulfaCleanse 8-4 Top     Be the first to review it
SSS 10-4 Top     Be the first to review it
Amethyst Oral     14 User Reviews
Orsythia Oral     8 User Reviews
Sumadan Top     2 User Reviews
Amethia Oral     76 User Reviews
Camrese Oral     43 User Reviews
sulfacetamide-sulfur-cleansr23 Top     Be the first to review it
Sumaxin CP Top     Be the first to review it
Amethia Lo Oral     12 User Reviews
Camrese Lo Oral     7 User Reviews
Marlissa Oral     Be the first to review it
Myzilra Oral     5 User Reviews
Falmina (28) Oral     2 User Reviews
Levonest (28) Oral     Be the first to review it
Virti-Sulf Top     Be the first to review it
Kurvelo Oral     Be the first to review it
Clindamycin Pediatric Oral     1 User Reviews
Chateal Oral     Be the first to review it
SSS 10-5 Top     Be the first to review it
sulfacetamide-sulfur-cleansr32 Top     Be the first to review it
Daysee Oral     Be the first to review it
tazarotene Top     4 User Reviews
tretinoin microsphere Top     Be the first to review it
sulfacetamide sodium (acne) Top     1 User Reviews
Benzac AC Top     1 User Reviews
Benzac AC Wash Top     Be the first to review it
Benzac W Wash Top     Be the first to review it
erythromycin Top     4 User Reviews
Retin-A Top     20 User Reviews
Avita Top     1 User Reviews
clindamycin phosphate Top     38 User Reviews
Tazorac Top     50 User Reviews
Loestrin 1/20 (21) Oral     11 User Reviews
Loestrin 1.5/30 (21) Oral     5 User Reviews
Benzamycin Top     5 User Reviews
tretinoin Top     18 User Reviews
Klaron Top     3 User Reviews
Akne-Mycin Top     2 User Reviews
tetracycline Oral     41 User Reviews
norethindrone-e.estradiol-iron Oral     Be the first to review it
adapalene Top     6 User Reviews
Differin Top     42 User Reviews
Loestrin Fe 1.5/30 (28) Oral     8 User Reviews
isotretinoin Oral     32 User Reviews
Loestrin Fe 1/20 (28) Oral     44 User Reviews
Minocin Oral     20 User Reviews
minocycline Oral     148 User Reviews
doxycycline hyclate Oral     320 User Reviews
doxycycline monohydrate Oral     15 User Reviews
norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol Oral     8 User Reviews
Dynacin Oral     5 User Reviews
Monodox Oral     14 User Reviews
Vibramycin Oral     28 User Reviews
benzoyl peroxide-sulfur Top     Be the first to review it
minocycline IV     1 User Reviews
Doryx Oral     98 User Reviews
Minocin IV     1 User Reviews
azelaic acid Top     6 User Reviews
Azelex Top     7 User Reviews
doxycycline calcium Oral     146 User Reviews
Vanoxide-HC Top     1 User Reviews
Estrostep Fe-28 Oral     22 User Reviews
norethindrone ac-eth estradiol Oral     1 User Reviews
Retin-A Micro Top     27 User Reviews
Ortho Tri-Cyclen (28) Oral     112 User Reviews
Ortho-Cyclen (28) Oral     105 User Reviews
Benzaclin Top     34 User Reviews
drospirenone-ethinyl estradiol Oral     Be the first to review it
Yasmin 28 Oral     166 User Reviews
Clindagel Top     7 User Reviews
Adoxa Oral     26 User Reviews
Microgestin FE 1/20 (28) Oral     120 User Reviews
BenzamycinPak Top     2 User Reviews
Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 (28) Oral     60 User Reviews
Cleocin T Top     10 User Reviews
Sprintec (28) Oral     717 User Reviews
Duac Top     23 User Reviews
Amnesteem Oral     15 User Reviews
Avage Top     4 User Reviews
Mononessa (28) Oral     285 User Reviews
Sotret Oral     19 User Reviews
Microgestin 1/20 (21) Oral     43 User Reviews
Microgestin 1.5/30 (21) Oral     12 User Reviews
Claravis Oral     94 User Reviews
Junel 1/20 (21) Oral     40 User Reviews
Junel 1.5/30 (21) Oral     21 User Reviews
Junel FE 1/20 (28) Oral     197 User Reviews
Junel FE 1.5/30 (28) Oral     83 User Reviews
TriNessa (28) Oral     323 User Reviews
Tri-Sprintec (28) Oral     532 User Reviews
erythromycin-benzoyl peroxide Top     5 User Reviews
Tri-Previfem (28) Oral     55 User Reviews
Previfem Oral     24 User Reviews
clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide Top     Be the first to review it
erythromycin with ethanol Top     Be the first to review it
Evoclin Top     10 User Reviews
NuOx Top     6 User Reviews
TRETIN-X Top     7 User Reviews
tretinoin-emol 9-skin cleansr1 Top     1 User Reviews
benzoyl peroxide microspheres Top     Be the first to review it
Loestrin 24 Fe Oral     570 User Reviews
YAZ 28 Oral     643 User Reviews
Solodyn Oral     217 User Reviews
Inova 4-1 Top     Be the first to review it
Inova Top     Be the first to review it
Retin-A Micro Pump Top     8 User Reviews
benzoyl peroxide&skin cleansr5 Top     Be the first to review it
clindamycin-tretinoin Top     Be the first to review it
Ziana Top     45 User Reviews
Lavoclen-8 Top     6 User Reviews
Lavoclen-4 Top     2 User Reviews
Ery Pads Top     2 User Reviews
Inova 8-2 Top     1 User Reviews
Tri-Legest Fe Oral     9 User Reviews
Tilia Fe Oral     36 User Reviews
Lavoclen-8 (new cleanser) Top     Be the first to review it
Lavoclen-4 (new cleanser) Top     1 User Reviews
Atralin Top     25 User Reviews
Salkera Top     1 User Reviews
Ocella Oral     242 User Reviews
Benzaclin Pump Top     14 User Reviews
BPO Top     Be the first to review it
dapsone Top     Be the first to review it
Aczone Top     34 User Reviews
Pacnex Top     2 User Reviews
adapalene-benzoyl peroxide Top     1 User Reviews
Epiduo Top     92 User Reviews
Avidoxy Oral     Be the first to review it
Acanya Top     21 User Reviews
benzoyl peroxide-vit E mix Top     Be the first to review it
salicylic ac-benzoyl per-vit E Top     Be the first to review it
minocycline-wipes Misc     Be the first to review it
Minocin Misc     Be the first to review it
Gildess FE Oral     27 User Reviews
salicylic acid-urea Top     Be the first to review it
BenzEFoam Top     5 User Reviews
salicylic acid-ammon lact-aloe Top     Be the first to review it
Keralyt Scalp Complete Top     Be the first to review it
SE BPO Top     Be the first to review it
Pacnex MX Top     1 User Reviews
Salvax Duo Plus Top     Be the first to review it
Gianvi Oral     73 User Reviews
Veltin Top     19 User Reviews
Zarah Oral     11 User Reviews
drospirenone-e.estradiol-lm.FA Oral     Be the first to review it
Beyaz Oral     247 User Reviews
Pacnex LP Top     Be the first to review it
Pacnex HP Top     Be the first to review it
Lo Loestrin Fe Oral     183 User Reviews
BPO Creamy Wash Pack Top     Be the first to review it
BenzEFoam Ultra Top     3 User Reviews
Safyral Oral     16 User Reviews
Clindacin P Top     1 User Reviews
clindamycin phos-skin clnsr 19 Top     1 User Reviews
Clindacin Pac Top     1 User Reviews
Morgidox Oral     Be the first to review it
Loryna Oral     89 User Reviews
Syeda Oral     17 User Reviews
BP Wash Top     Be the first to review it
Vestura Oral     3 User Reviews
BP Wash Acne Treatment Top     Be the first to review it
Myorisan Oral     1 User Reviews
BenzePrO Top     Be the first to review it
Tri-Linyah Oral     3 User Reviews
Mono-Linyah Oral     4 User Reviews
Absorica Oral     1 User Reviews
Gildess Oral     2 User Reviews
Estarylla Oral     Be the first to review it
Tri-Estarylla Oral     Be the first to review it
Zenatane Oral     Be the first to review it
salicylic acid Top     3 User Reviews
benzoyl peroxide Top     29 User Reviews

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