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Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Oral Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Antibiotics should be used for a maximum of 3 months, provide only moderate benefit and only to some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show they can reduce severe acne in the short term, but approach with caution and stay your own advocate.
Oral Antibiotic
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
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October 21, 2008
Cons:
You really get what you pay for.
Don't waste your time
October 16, 2008
Pros:
cleared up most spots with the odd breakout here
Cons:
after a couple of weeks of taking them got yeast infection all around mouth and nose, cum up red and flaky, doc kept me on mino, but has given me hydrocortisone steroid cream to calm dermatitis. bin year and half now and still got dermatitis
not sure weather this dermatitis will stop once i stop taking drug or not bit scared of outcome. beware of all side effects as have had brown patches on skin aswell best drug that worked for me was lymecycline though took age s for the best results and neither of them got rid of bacne. anyone else had this prob.?
October 12, 2008
Pros:
i see a difference and improvement and its starting to clear up
Cons:
i feel so nauseas all the time, sleepy and loopy. cant concentrate
its working, but i hope these side effects go away.
October 1, 2008
Pros:
I was instructed to take it for 7-10 days when I became aware of the cystic acne forming under the skin, then discontinue use when skin clears. The med can stop the acne in its tracks and prevent the pock marks that sometimes go along with it.
Cons:
About two weeks after discontinuing use I usually get hive break outs intermittently for about 6 weeks until drug clears the system.
Good for occassional use to treat acne when it arises, but would not recommend long term use or taking when acne is not present.
September 18, 2008
Pros:
Just controlled my acne, didn't make it go away. It has been a year and have seen no improvements since I started.
Cons:
No side effects for me, luckily.
It doesn't work for me
September 15, 2008
Pros:
shows good results and took at least 3 weeks for my skin to show good results
Cons:
once i went off it, all my acne came back
its great while your on it, cleared my skin up totally and all my scars dissapered but once i came off it all of my breakouts came back. depressing really!
September 10, 2008
Pros:
It worked for me for the first week and I was really happy because finally my acne started to clear up!
Cons:
However, from the second week on I started getting breakouts at places which I never ever got them(eg cheeks) and they came really suddenly. I also had stomach upset for about a week ):
Not worth it because in the end it doesn't do much help
September 6, 2008
Pros:
When I first started using it, I noticed moderate results. I have not experienced any side effects to date.
Cons:
Results started to taper off after using it for awhile. It never completely cleared my facial acne. Doc lowered dosage - said it's not a med I should be on for a long time - and I think it's completely useless now. I will look for another med.
Got some results in beginning, but because it's not recommended for long-term use, hope that your acne doesn't come back once you're off the med... otherwise it's not worth it.
August 13, 2008
Pros:
i started with one pill a day and it did nothing for my acne.then i started taking two a day and it has worked wonders on me.my face has completely cleared.I can even go to bed without washing my face and it wont even break out.this is awesome stuff.
Cons:
none
the most amazing stuff i have ever used and i have used everything there is.Ive had acne for 20 years and now im free and clear.
August 12, 2008
Pros:
None
Cons:
I broke out in a rash
Didn't do anything for me except it made me break out in a rash.
Pros:
Easy to swallow and cheap.