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Tetracycline (Antibiotic) Reviews
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Tony from Toronto, ON
February 28, 2005
Very cheap, no side effects, and it works better than Minocin (another antibiotic), but not well enough if you have more than mild to moderate acne.
Stacey from Wisconsin
February 22, 2005
I used this several years ago while in high school & loved it. It cleared up my moderate acne completely and was cheap! I did have to stop taking it but I haven't had as bad of acne since. I was on it a couple years but then started getting constant yeast infections (rare side effect). It also makes you more suceptible to sunburns. Since being off tetracycline I have not found any products that have worked very well for me. I hope I've found my solution here.
Anonymous from UK
February 18, 2005
Awful. Didn't do a thing. I was on it for about 18 months about 6 years ago...
Heather from Texas
February 10, 2005
Worst stuff in the whole entire world! I was only on it for a week when I went into a severe depression and I felt really outta this world! I would never recomend this to anyone! I just use ProActive now and its done great for me!
Gimper McGimp from A box
February 9, 2005
Woo! I love eating my antibiotics with a glass of champagne. Woo!
Anonymous from us
February 7, 2005
some background:
i have moderate zits, they are always red and irritating, some forming whiteheads. I went to derm to get accutane because i was jealous of my frieneds skin who took accutane. After weighing risks/benifits for my acne i decided to try tetracycline first. Ive been on it for 3 months, and it tends to decrease the inflammation of my zits as its supposed to, but all the pigmentation and red marks and horrible zits are still there! I think this drug has helped, but it didn't clear me up even close to enough to satisfy me at all. I wouldnt recommend this drug, but the results are different for everyone.
i have moderate zits, they are always red and irritating, some forming whiteheads. I went to derm to get accutane because i was jealous of my frieneds skin who took accutane. After weighing risks/benifits for my acne i decided to try tetracycline first. Ive been on it for 3 months, and it tends to decrease the inflammation of my zits as its supposed to, but all the pigmentation and red marks and horrible zits are still there! I think this drug has helped, but it didn't clear me up even close to enough to satisfy me at all. I wouldnt recommend this drug, but the results are different for everyone.
Robin from Denver, cO
February 2, 2005
I was on this for years from age 16-22, it was the worst mistake ever! My body became dependent on antibiotics and I got Bronchitis and Pneumonia frequently after getting off. IT took 5 years to finally start to feel back to normal (with some kind of immune system!) I would say, don't do it! If you're a girl, try birth control pills and benzoyl peroxide. I've tried everything and that combination seems to work the best. If you're a guy, benzoyl peroxide!!!
jhon from los angeles
January 31, 2005
if u hav very littel acne its great but if anything more it DOES NOT WORK
Cammie from Colorado springs
January 27, 2005
I have cystic acne, and since taking the antibiotic, the big red cyst-like pimples have cleared up. I haven't gotten a large one since. However, I still get just as many whiteheads and blackheads in my problem areas, if not more. The main difference I see is that the pimples seem to surface more. It usually results in a big whitehead on my chin, but at least it doesn't hurt or scar. So I guess this is only a moderate improvement for me. Am planning to pursue more aggressive treatment in near future.
Ken from Dallas, TX
January 26, 2005
This works extremely well however, you should definately follow the instructions as you will sunburn badly if using this. If you have severe acne, don't think twice about using this, however if you have mild outbreaks and redness I would use an OTC.
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