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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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March 17, 2009

Pros:

My 13 years old daughter started to take it 1.5 weeks ago.

Cons:

I have to remind her to take the medicine 30 min before bed.
As per instruction she has to sit or stay during 30 mins after
she took the medicine. And no vitamins supplement 1.5 hrs before and after.

It seems like it works, Acnes almost gone, no redness, and inflamation. She is happy now. We will see how long we have to take it. Our doctor told us to take it up to 6 months.
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March 15, 2009

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it works! i didn't think it would but after the two month mark all of a sudden i noticed "hey, my acne is gone, when did that happen?!"

Cons:

it makes me bloated and takes two months to work, but stick with it!

i started taking probiotic supplements from trader joes with the tetracycline and my digestive system is no longer mad at me. my scars are gone too and if i do get a sudden break out now it seems to be period-related, but definitely not as bad. seriously, if you are about to give up after being on it a few weeks, stick with it!!! i had my doubts but i am doubting no longer!!
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March 8, 2009

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Gives you the chance to drink water why taking them

Cons:

Everything, nothing happened at all.

Antibiotics dont work on acne, i spend 6 months on these to recieve no improvement at all
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March 3, 2009

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my acne is almost gone! no big painful pussy pimples hardly ever! im also suppoesed to start my period too and im not breaking out yet!

Cons:

Just the schedule. but its it worth it!

Antibiotics work for some not for others. you just have to try it. if it doesnt work, try something else. if it does, congratulations for finding your cure! i found mine!!! i hope it keeps working!!
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February 18, 2009

Pros:

It really works. I had major pimples on my chin and cheeks. I went to my derm and cried and asked for him to make my pimples go away. He prescribed Tetracycline and Sebazon? the generic is called 10 % Sulfacetamide Sodium Lotion.

Cons:

Tetracycline is upsetting to my stomach. But its either a stomach ache or pimples. I prefer stomach pains.

This sh*t works wonders in two weeks. It works best when taken on an empty stomach. My derm also told me that your body can become immune to the medicine so he recommended for me to use it until it clears my acne and stop. He also advised that if acne returns, then i should continue to use it. He said it would work best to clear it all at once and stop....and if necessary to return to using the medicine a few months later--if needed. Whatever you do...continue to use it until your face clears up and take recommended dosage. He has me taking one in morning and one at night then asked to lower dosage...but i guess until later.
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February 14, 2009

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IT SUCKS!!!

Cons:

IT DIDNT DO A THING! ALL IT DID WAS GIVE ME A HARD TIME FITTING IT INTO MY SCHDUALE!

DONT GET IT BACTRIM WORKS 10x BETTER!!
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February 5, 2009

Pros:

started taking it around 2 weeks ago. Have noticed slight difference in the redness of my acne. Really hope it should start dissapearing in a month. free on NHS

Cons:

Very hard to fit into practical scheduale.

I realised this morning that you're not supossed to take it with food which makes me feel like the last three weeks might have been pointless. Ive started a new pattern from tonight, so hopefully i'll get full benefits from it
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February 5, 2009

Pros:

Worked quite quickly. I saw an improvement after a couple of weeks. Even the Dr was impressed!

Cons:

When my dose was reduced to one tablet a day it seemed to stop working. I got slight breakouts and after a few months i seemed to be completely immune to it. the acne has got worse than before.

It's good as a bit of respite from the acne but i did get lulled into a false sense of security after initially seeing how effective it was. I've recently changed Drs and he isn't even contemplating giving me another dose of this as is simply doesn't work for some people.
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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.
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January 27, 2009

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None

Cons:

Severe flu like symptoms- body aches, fever, chills. I felt crappy instantly.

Didn't work for me
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