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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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July 16, 2009

Pros:

None so far, though I've only been using it for less than two weeks.

Cons:

It is expensive. No dairy products, and sun exposure..I love tanning? AND IT IS SUMMER! Also adding that I have rashes on two of my fingers and a bit of irritation on my forehead. Eh.

Waste of money.
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July 10, 2009

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Took this years ago. It did wonders for my skin and imrpoved not only its visul appearance but the texture as well. For once in my life make-up was optional!

Cons:

Although it got rid of most of my acne, my pimples transformed into hard, painful bumps that wouldn't recede for days. Also, although I was never one for the sun, I did unfortunately experience some mad fainting spells while taking this antiboitic.

I guess it depends on the person but... I *really* wouldn't reccomend this for anyone to take, especially if they are anywhere sunny. Both my friend and I have experienced extreme fatigue in the sun while on this medication. As for making my acne worse... yeah, yeah I can see that. Or it might have to do with age. Who knows, just try something else.
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July 4, 2009

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It doesnt taste too bad helps a bit with acne

Cons:

TAKES FOREVER

i have taken these for nearly a year now an i have seen little difference
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June 30, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my cystic acne in 2 weeks, all my acne is almost gone and I've tried everything.

Cons:

Nausea, hard to fit around my eating schedule, can't lie down 30 minutes after or eat dairy 2-3 hours around it.

After using birth control, proactive, neutrogena, clearasil, purpose, cetaphil, vichy, oil of olay, zapzit, etc. I went to the dermatologist and have been on this, differin gel, and dove soap and my acne is almost gone, I am 27 and had it really bad on my cheek areas. Finally I have clear skin.
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June 27, 2009

Pros:

Completely cleared all of my cystic acne. I experienced no side effects.

Cons:

As stated when you go off of it the acne returns. Antibiotics should not be taken for long periods of time because our bodies can become resistant to it. I take it on and off again for 3-6 month periods.

The only medication that has worked for my acne. Affordable and has done wonders for my self esteem! I have PCOS so my acne is caused by imbalanced hormones, birth control pills made it worse and topical creams were useless. It's great to wake up in the morning and not have to worry about weather I broke out overnight!
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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
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June 9, 2009

Pros:

none

Cons:

making my acne worse

i d=have been taking this treatment for 2 weeks and it just seems to be making it worse and so i dont know if its ment to do this befor it can get any better but will carry it on for the next 2 weeks .
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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.
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June 6, 2009

Pros:

Works for awhile then your bacteria become resistant to it.

Cons:

Only a short term solution then your acne comes back stronger and more resistant then before.

I took Tertracyclin when I was a teenager for years. My Doctor swore that it was perfectly safe to take a antibitotic for a long period of time. I know struggle with systematic yeast infections in my 30's. I am now a esthetician and I swear by taking B5 therapy for reducing the oils in your skin which also helps with acne. Its amazing. Its also important to exfoilate your skin at least once a month with a glycolic peel. This has really helped my skin when nothing else has. Feel free to email me if you have any questions tessgooras@[link removed]
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June 5, 2009

Pros:

I took the pills for about three months, along with tretinoin cream. I was surprised by how quickly my acne improved. I was very impressed. I experienced no side effects.

Cons:

I stopped taking the pills for about two months and decided to start taking them again. I found that my acne had worsened. My cheeks are red and they feel/look almost like I have a rash. I'm not sure what to do. I'm frustrated.

It's hard to say whether or not I would recommend this product. As I mentioned before, I saw great results. I'm just disappointed that I am no longer seeing the same results. I read the other comments on here, and I had no idea that if you stop taking the pills and then start taking them again, that it can make acne worse. Bottom line, this product may work better for some rather than others.
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