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Tetracycline is an oral antibiotic that works by systemically fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation.

Tetracycline is an oral antibiotic that works by systemically fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation.

It is normally prescribed at a dose of 300 mg once or twice a day. The dose is often reduced once acne is notably improved.

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September 5, 2009

Pros:

worked ok at first seem immidiate clearing. but after a while stoped working as well as in the beginning. but this is diffrent for everybody.

Cons:

made skin very dry... annyoing having to wait 2-3 hrs after takin medication to eat..

it helpled with my acne didnt make it perfect but made it better along with other products as well.. RETIN A MICRO along with the antibiotic is a very good combination along with a mostirizier because it while dry your skin out a lil bit but i think its worth it.
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September 5, 2009

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has really been helping skin is dryer

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age 50^s never thought it would help i

i am only on for two weeks its worth the try!
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August 26, 2009

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Took this a year ago for a couple of months after my first ever outbreak of acne and I had never had spots before. Worked great. just had a new outbreak and only been taking for 4 days and already helping.

Cons:

For it to work best you need to take on an empty stomach, so have to east around taking this medicartion.

It totaly obviously depends on the person as with every medication, but these have worked very well for me both times and I would advise to give them a go.
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August 25, 2009

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Nothing positive to say about this product.

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Pimples suck ass.

Sucks so bad.
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August 22, 2009

Pros:

did nothing

Cons:

it made my acne WORSE!!!

i finished taking it and it just ruined my face and back!!! i had no acne in my face and a little bit on my shoulders so i decided to go to the doc and he recommended me that... weelll now after1 month my face is full of little pimples and my back and chest!!!!!! DAMN THIS F*cking person that invented this medicine
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August 21, 2009

Pros:

It's an antibiotic so you don't have to worry about as many diseases like strep but with acne just a small dent to the problem

Cons:

remembering to take it!!!!

I don't love it i don't hate it i just take it. I have taken it since May at first 2 pills a day one in the morning and one at night and now 4 a day 2 in the mornig 2 at night(what a pain!!!). I don't really think that it even makes a difference on my acne but with other products(Neutragena) my acne has improved but i am still afraid to stop taking it. Don't waste the money try something simpl like lemon or lime juice, vinigar, or Baking Soda
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August 20, 2009

Pros:

reduces the emergence of new acne

Cons:

gives an inflammatory feeling in the esophagus

It had a postive effect while i was taking it, but my acnes has come back in a very visible way, now that I have stopped using it.
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August 13, 2009

Pros:

worked on some cysts

Cons:

.made my acne worse the first couple of months

is this product meant to make your acne worst?
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August 13, 2009

Pros:

May help the symptom initially. WalMart has this drug available for $4-$8 WITHOUT insurance!!!

Cons:

Does NOT get to the root cause of the problem. The skin is the largest detox organ of the body. When acne appears, the body is fighting off SOMETHING.

I have avoided use of prescription drugs for 11 years now. I HATE drugs......BUT BUT BUT......................... I have tried EVERY NATURAL remedy available for 3 years now. I eat organically grown food, detox my body regularly, exercise, and everything else that goes along with living a healthy lifestyle. I used tetracycline and a topical 11 years ago at age 18. It "worked" however at age 28 my acne came back worse than ever. I just went to the doctor (grudgingly) and started taking it again. It seems to be helping so far. CONSIDER THAT ALL DRUGS HAVE A NON-Desirable effect on the body. I TAKE A PROBIOTIC because antibiotics destroy gut flora. I would recommend using Antibiotics for acne as a LAST RESORT.
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August 12, 2009

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initially got rid of acne

Cons:

i have never had flaking skin before but since taking this drug my skin has been unbelievably dry. now rather than leaving my skin along to be clear i hav to combat the dryness resulting in clogged pores. DONT TAKE THIS!!!

if anyone else has had the same side effect as me please email me on corp09@[link removed]. so that i can have further light on the issue.DONT TAKE THIS
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