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Common brand names: Akne-Mycin, A/T/S, Emgel Erycette, Eryderm, Erygel, Erymax, Ery-Sol, Erythra-Derm, ETS, Staticin, Theramycin Z, T-Stat, Benzamycin (erythromycin + benzoyl peroxide)

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mike jones, newhampshire
Aug 17th, 2005
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i have been using erythromycin gel (2 %) for a little while now and all it has done is dried my skin to the point where I don't leave my house in the morning... i may have an alergic reaction to this drug, but my family physician doesn't think that's likely. Using this product in moderation and when applying, I applied sparingly, did not dry my skin out as much, albeit it probably isn't doing as much to clear my acne. it has cleared it up a little, but I am using multiple medications, to be honest, the $30 cost can buy you 3 or 4 months of clearasil, which works for most. I use both and my skin is improving... slowly.

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Anonymous, UK
Aug 13th, 2005
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Best treatment, cleared up acne in only six months.

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clare, scotland
Aug 12th, 2005
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Ive been on it for 1 month and ive had no improvement in my skin, i'm going to the dermotogist next week so hopefully they will be able to give me something stronger.

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Anonymous, UK
Aug 10th, 2005
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Been using erythromycin for 3 months, not much improvement. Also really bad side effects; diarrhea, indigestion, Dry Itchy Skin! arghhhh! Now decided to stop taking it! Trying tetracyclines.

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Chris Pizzello, Los Angeles
Jul 26th, 2005
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I've been on it for exactly two months now and it hasn't done a thing. It also has made my skin incredibly dry and itchy.

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Sarah, Illinois
Jul 26th, 2005
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I've been using erythromycin (sponge on solution) for about a year now, and my acne is definitely less noticeable. I'm using it only at night so it doesnt irritate my skin. I've heard of a bunch of people saying it dries out your skin, but it only does that for the first couple of weeks. I used a moisturizing face wash before using the solution and it kept my face from getting too dried out.

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MMrko, Espoo, Finland
Jul 25th, 2005
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I was prescribed 500mg 2x day for 2months. Took it for a month until my ears started to ring (tinnitus). I noticed some improvement but not anything remarkable since I only had taken it for 30days.

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Kathleen, oxfordshire
Jul 24th, 2005
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this medication is most commonly perscribed by a doctor i recommend trying the pregnancy pill i know it soungds stupid but its helps stop and eliminate acne it also helps your body to prevent it from pushing the impurities in your blood through the skin (this causes acne)

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Sam, Bedford - UK
Jul 21st, 2005
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hi..

i started on erythromycin about 3 months ago...along with the panoxyl cream. ive had a real improvement so far, the acne isnt the most dominant feature in my face anymore. and the pan oxyl hasnt made my skin feel dry or anything, the only worrying sign, is that there looks like there could be some mild scarring from past acne. but that can be sorted out by a dermeatologist, i think its good, worked well for me, caught my acne at the right time, and things are loooking up!

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becca, UK
Jul 4th, 2005
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I've been on it for nearly a year, it definitly works but i came off of it for a few days and got a terrible breakout and am now having to have an increased dose to sort it out(naughty!)

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