Erythromycin Reviews

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EllaAnne, USA Sep 9th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Didn't upset my stomach, no real side effects. I took this for years, it always seemed to have a moderate impact. Cons: When I stopped taking it I didn't notice any difference in my skin so maybe it wasn't actually doing anything. I don't really like the idea of being on an anti-biotic long-term. Bottom Line: It was alright, but it didn't do much. Recommended: No Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, UK Aug 31st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Spots are considerably smaller and a lot less red. Cons: Skin is slightly more greasy which causes more blackheads sometimes, but i use a gentle daily exfoliator to keep them at bay. Bottom Line: I was really unhappy about my skin, and being 14 and at school, having bad skin isnt good for confidence.. so during the six weeks holidays i went to the doctors and asked for something stronger (i was on doxycycline) and she gave me erythnomycin, two, twice a day, on the NHS its free until a certain age, but i hope my acne has gone by then. I've been on them for nearly 5 weeks now and have seen an improvement, smaller and less spots that are a lot less red. Although, i think my skin is a bit more greasy, but i use a daily gentle exfoliator from neutrogena (sp?) which helps with scars too. I cant wait to get rid of all my acne, back, sholders/arms, chest, neck and face and have that porcalain-perfect look haha .. Plus, it should be taken with or after food to prevent stomach pains, i dont get them at all. I hope this helped, good luck everyone.. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a month. Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Chicago, Illinois Aug 6th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: CLEARS UP SKIN AMAZINGLY!!!! Cons: my face is oilier and some stomach discomfort Bottom Line: i was supposed to take one pill of erythromycin a day. i started taking it every night, but i felt horrible after taking it, almost as if i was going to throw up. so i decided to take half in the morning and half at night. it works amazingly! my acne it's been about one and a half weeks and my acne is almost gone! i can't remember my skin ever being this clear. not just on my face, but my bacne is going away too! sooooo happy Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a week. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

tony, boston Aug 5th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: cheap Cons: f**ked up my skin really bad. Bottom Line: it couldnt hurt to try it though. damn doctors. Recommended: Yes Usage: tony has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Chris, Essex, UK Aug 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: - Works pretty quickly- saw some results after just 3 or 4 days - Hasnt caused major dryness- slightly dry lips but dealt with using vasoline - More success than other antibiotics that ive used Cons: - Doesnt help with red marks (but do any meds help with this?) - Can give me an upset stomach every couple of days and very slight diarrhoea but nothing major - Must be taken with food or almost guaranteed to feel sick afterwards Bottom Line: Im happy with this. Oxytetracycline did nothing for me a few years ago. Lymecycline worked for about 6 months then overnight just stopped working. But ive been on Erythromycin for about a month now (including a 10 day break) and my moderate acne has cleared up nicely. Not perfect but no major breakouts and just the odd whitehead here and there. Far less inflamed too. As I said in the cons it has given me a slightly upset stomach every now and then and very light diarrhoea but its not a problem as its only once or twice a week for an evening or something. So yeah overall I recommend it for those with mild-moderate acne. Recommended: Yes Usage: Chris has used this item for a few weeks. Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Misslmh, Uk Jul 27th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Well from what i have heard it seems to work rather fast ! Free on NHS Cons: - digestive problems Bottom Line: It works alot faster than some meds. If any reading this are interested feel free to have a gander at my blog :) - Im keeping a nice long track record for myself and others Recommended: Yes Usage: Misslmh has used this item for a day or two. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jen, Canada Jul 26th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Did reduce redness pretty immediately; however, did not remove completely. Cons: No effect on my acne whatsoever. Had diarrhea at least every other day. Bottom Line: I have a lot of redness in my face, blackheads/stubborn pimples on my nose and chin. I noticed an improvement in regards to redness right away, but even that didn't become anywhere near NORMAL levels. I tried it for about five weeks-at that point, I was getting diarrhea almost every day, with no change in my acne at all. The full prescription was two months, but it didn't seem wise to take an antibiotic for that long...especially with no results along the way. Would not recommend! Do your research-there are a lot of serious possible side effects from taking this drug (deafness, palpitations, etc). Recommended: No Usage: Jen has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 15.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kevin, UK Jul 24th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Hasen't been too long, though it has cleared up my skin ever so slighty. Cons: Makes skin greasier!? Bottom Line: I've known people who it has worked wonders for. Give it a go :) Recommended: Yes Usage: Kevin has used this item for about a month. Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, New York, NY Jul 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Kept skin pretty clear Cons: Skin becomes resistant to the product Bottom Line: In high school I was prescribed Erythromycin pads by my doctor -- however my acne wasn't very terrible and I feel like if I had never started using them, my skin wouldn't be as bad as it is now. I used them for about two years, stopped for one year, and then tried them for another year. My doctor warned me my skin may become resistant to the medicine and it definitely did. My acne has gotten progressively worse. It worked for a short period but definitely don't plan on keeping with it. I think you could find better stuff out there for your skin. Recommended: No Price Paid: 20.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

M.D., Arizona Jul 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: got rid of blackheads in my nose completely help get rid of most of my acne Cons: it is too pasty, hard to apply all over face, hard to take it off in the morning, my skin was dried and flaky for the first month, then it was ok. Bottom Line: I recommend it. My doctor told me it takes 3 to 6 months until my skin clears up completely and so I used it for a whole year. It did work for me, I had to stop buying it because I couldn't afford more treatment, and acne came back to how it was before the whole treatment. I used it with differin after letting the Erythromycin dry for 15 minutes (didn't wash it off,) let it all night and washed it off the next morning. If you can afford it and your doctor prescribes this medication, use it, but be patient as it takes sometimes 6 months for your skin to clear up completely (depends on your type of skin, severity of acne...) You might breakout more the first week or so. It is normal, all the bacteria inside your skin is getting out. After those zits come out, the treatment should start working. Good luck!!! Recommended: Yes Usage: M.D. has used this item for about a year. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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