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Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
69%
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 to only some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show they can sometimes 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.
Used Tetracycline? Rate It:
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July 4, 2009
Cons:
TAKES FOREVER
i have taken these for nearly a year now an i have seen little difference
June 25, 2009
Pros:
does work on the short term, does not eliminate acne completely but does reduce larger pimples.
Cons:
if taken over a long period you may become resistant. When stopped acne returns.
there is only three treatments for acne, anitiboitics, diane 35 and roaccutane. so what options are there?? I have been on tetracycline for 6 months now it only started to work about a month ago. I know from taking antibiotics previousely my acne became resistant to it and it came back worse, i then went onto diane at 17 and it cleared my skin really well until now the age of 25 it returned but its more a mild case this time, still i feel im way to old to have this crap... so im taking them again and they have helped just really scared of what the future holds. im terrified of roaccutane and hoping that it doesn't come down to that.
so my advice is take the stuff at least it grants you happiness for some time
June 8, 2009
Pros:
Gets rid of acne completely
Cons:
You have to keep using it, once you stop they come back. I have been on them for years. Everytime I think I should stop using them I break out all over again!!!
It works great, it is a cheap product, but it doesnt feel safe to keep using antibiotics for years. After trying to stop and breaking out again I think that sometimes I will be using this for the rest of my life.
April 15, 2009
Pros:
umm is there any? Maybe it helped me be more responsible to a tough schedule.
Cons:
worst than before! Made skin even more sensitive than before. Its not for everyone for sure! Im happy for those that are pleased.
Like some here, my skin did not like it at all. My resistant areas got even worst and the areas of my forhead that used to stay more clear, developed major break-outs. Plus, the areas that were bad were red rash-like and super sensitive. I'm going to hide now before my computer writes itself a program to make fun of me! p.s. from reading here, it seems that most results happen within the first couple weeks of taking it. I have been on for 2 months. Im staying on the path to find success!
January 28, 2009
Pros:
Cleared a little.
Cons:
Made me feel sick most days.
Not worth it. I had a lot of confidence in this only to be pretty disappointed.
September 16, 2008
Pros:
Helps a little
Cons:
Dry, only works in 2-3 months, those months i had a very much gas (farted alot, lol)
I have used it for 18 months and it havent helped me much, the first 2-3 months it reduced my acne but made me very dry.
July 31, 2008
Pros:
Was on this with just benzoyl peroxide for several years. Helped and was affordable. Have since switched to solodyne and spironolactone with topical glymed wash and Benzaclin. NOW FINALLY HAVE THE SKIN I ALWAYS WANTED.
Cons:
Didn't prevent major breakouts.
Recommend use in conjunction with a total regimen if you're using. But know there are better (though more expensive) alternatives out there.
April 11, 2008
Cons:
-time consuming around meals
-twice aday
-the aftermath after off tetracycline
I used it before along time ago and i gave it a try for 6 months then i been off of it for awhile then i recently started breaking out badly these past 3 months and i started back on it for 2 more months again. It seems to make my face less oily now and my break outs are calming down but doctor said its a 6 month time period to see results...bottom line i dont know what to do this acne is making me depressed theres no new answers out there for acne..just old antbiotics that dont seem to work fast enough
February 1, 2008
Pros:
May be effective for others, but not for me.
Cons:
I have had acne since my early teenage years and still have it in my mid 20's. I've taken several courses of different tetracyclines for upto 6 months to a year and has never given me lasting results or any significant results even when on it.
Didn't work for me.
Could possibly develop a resistance due to it being an antibiotic.
January 24, 2008
Pros:
Works well to start with.
Cons:
Loses effectiveness over time.
Possible other side effects?
This worked extremely well for 3-4 months, but then the spots started to come back. It is not as bad as it was, but still nowhere near to clear. Also, my vision has been more blurry and I have experienced headaches since I started takin it. I am not sure if this is due to the drug or not, but I have heard that these are possible side effects.
Pros:
It doesnt taste too bad helps a bit with acne