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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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May 26, 2009

Cons:

I personally didn't notice any myself but some might be -
1. some tummy upsets + sicky feelings
2. dry, itchy skin

you have to keep going with it, it won't make much difference untill the last couple of months, but when it does, its amazing! truly LOVE it some people who had acne seriously might find it comes back very lightly after the course of pills, but all you have to do is ask the doctor about going on it for another few months it says on the NHS website "course lasts at least six months"
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May 21, 2009

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brilliant no spots clear face!!!

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brilliant no side effects!!!

No Spots :)
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May 21, 2009

Pros:

skin cleared up really well :)
i found it easy fitting in to my eating habits

Cons:

did not clear up scars but there are other creams great for that!!
a breakout will occur now and then but never as bad as before.

i got this medicine prescribed free from my doctors after i went to see him reeguarding my light acne which was bringing my self esteem down rather low :( i have now been on the medicine for about 6 months now and do see a great improvement, i still get the odd breakouts but they clear within days!! I didnt suffer from any side effects apart from throughout the course i would have the odd nausea feeling of sickness, to stop this from happening drink a glass of water after you take the tablets. After reading some comments i am worried about coming off the medicine!!
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May 19, 2009

Pros:

I noticed a significant improvement after a couple of weeks or so. It didn't completely clear my acne, but it definitely got rid of most if not all of the big zits (cystic acne).

Cons:

Getting used to being hungry and having to pay extra attention on when you take the antibiotic.

Tetracycline won't completely eliminate your acne, but I had moderate acne and this definitely turned it down a couple of notches. I have a habit of touching my face as well so I'm sure if you do not touch your face, drink as much water as you can, and take this antibiotic you should have a clear face, perhaps getting very small pimples everyone once in a while.
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May 15, 2009

Pros:

clears acne after 2 weeks

Cons:

arranging your eating habits! its easy to get used to though!

I have been using this for 2 weeks and has cleared it up amazingly well. Before I was prescribed this drug I had used the regimen with no spectacular results. I had a few cysts and nodules but my acne would be considered relatively light. I still have the odd one or two springing up but have another 6 weeks left. I have also been using sudocreme too - its amazing stuff!
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May 2, 2009

Pros:

There wasn't really any pros. It didn't help clear my skin AT ALL!

Cons:

Tetracycline doesn't help zits. It didn't help, but it didn't make them worse either.

This really is a waste of money. You have to schedule when you're going to eat, and it doesn't even work! Tetracyline doesn't get rid of pimples at all.
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May 2, 2009

Pros:

Cheap,It works better than minocycline, and thats not saying much

Cons:

Well, I've been using this for a year, and its really annoying to have to take it two hours after meals or 1 hour before. It doesn't clear everything up but it helps I guess.

It definitely helps, but I still have acne.I'm looking for something else to take. I would recommend it to people with very very little acne.
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April 30, 2009

Pros:

it doesn't clear my skin too much but my pimples reduced

Cons:

i have hair fall becoz of this and stomach aches

it worked good for mild acne but i have moderate acne. acne comes up again after the course
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April 29, 2009

Pros:

made my acne moderately clearer

Cons:

I still get breakouts and my face is rarely perfectly clear

i've been on this pill longe enough to almost be an expert! sure it cleared up my skin mostly but with the coooperation of keeping my hands off my face and using harsh creams that were bad for my skin (think red, dry, and raw feeling, is burned to wash). in the winter when my skin is particularly dry the pill and the MILDEST cream my doctor put me on still yeild flaking dry skin, no matter how much i moisturize after with a non comedogenic moisturizer. You may see results short term but it doesn't ever clear you completely
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April 17, 2009

Pros:

It has worked better than any medication I have tried so far.

Cons:

Still have breakouts at times, which really make me feel low. But without it I have even worse breakouts so Im sticking with it for now. I have to remain on this medication for 6 months before my doctor can tell if it is working for me...Long!

I am using Tetralysal 300 and also use Retin-A Cream. The combination is ok so far, but not fantastic. I find that I still get spots, fewer than before though. Annoyingly my skin scars very badly, so the few spots that I continue to get never let my skin get back to scar free and normal. I have another two or three months left before my doctor will let me try another medication or a stronger dose. It is worth a try for anyone with mild to moderate acne.
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