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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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January 21, 2009

Pros:

reduced amount of acne and breakouts. Not much deep acne

Cons:

does not clear the acne completly, it just reduces it

It's better than not being on it!
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January 9, 2009

Pros:

Really works at clearing up acne, and in a short space of time too.

Cons:

I recently started taking two tablets a day rather than one and automatically started getting stomach discomfort, so have had to reduce my dose again.

Definitely recommended, but do be aware of possible side effects and consult with your doctor when considering changing doses.
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January 6, 2009

Pros:

Seems to be "reasonably" effective and in the uk its free if you are in full time education :D. Doesnt taste DREADFUL...like my last medication.. once you are into the routine of taking it an hour before and/or after food, its not bad at all.

Cons:

when i ran out..acne broke out again..quite severely..

Tetracycline seems to be like a long stick..poking an angry lion..

Go for it..if you feel you need it..but be prepared to work..
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January 5, 2009

Pros:

no initial breakout; cleared up my skin really well after 2 months; had no zits; pimples were minimal; good for a few months; no side effects

Cons:

schedule sucks; became immune after 4 months; timing of the pill REALLY matters; when off it, pimples appear large and red..hurt like heck.

Try it if you think it'll help. I still have them in my cabinet. I took minocycline last month....BAD. My entire forehead broke out in zits and the pimples became harder to get rid of. Now i'm considering taking tetra. to reverse what happened from mino. I used differin, benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin....neutrogena face wash. So far my skin is fairly bad with a few red, painful pinples and several zits on forehead; blackheads are more prominent. Tetra will help for a few months but ask your dematologist how long you should take it.
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January 5, 2009

Pros:

Have on Tetracycline (300mg) for two months but have already started to notice an improvement. Did nothing at first, even made things worse but skin is much clearer now and I have had no new breakouts for the last month. Very pleased so far.

Cons:

No side affects (so far). Only "problem" is that you can't eat for an hour either side, but once you fit this into a schedule, you're fine.

In the UK, I can get this on prescription, and being in full-time education, for free. You truly have nothing to lose by seeing your doctor for this, I have had no side affects and it has really improved my self-confidence, and my acne was not really bad to start with. Give it a go! I combine this with the Nivea for Men Deep Cleansing or Oil-free Cleaner and Nivea for Men Rehydrating moisturiser.
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January 3, 2009

Pros:

I use Oxytetracycline (which I assume is the same thing - Also known as Terramycin by Pfizer). My skin has made a dramatic turn around, and although not flawless has cleared up amazingly well.

Cons:

Timing of when to take the pill. You have to take it 2 hours after you eat but can't take it right before going to bed. It gets tricky but if you set a schedule then it's not so hard.

I've never experienced any of the symptoms like nausea or headaches that I'm reading so much about. This is how I take it: I take one pill at night. On average I'm in bed by 11, so I plan to eat my "final meal" by like 8. That way I wait the two hours to take it after I eat, and I can stay up an hour after I take it for it to do it's stuff. If you plan ahead it's not that hard. I take one every 24 hours. Don't know if this is the specific recommendation but it works for me and I've never had any bad effects. Also, I still take a multi-vitamin as well. Especially since zinc can help with acne too. The only thing is that I split the time between the two pills so one is digested before I take the other. So the tetracycline at night, and the multi-vitamin with breakfast. I've had nothing but positives with this method and pill. Just remember: keep a schedule, stick to it, plan ahead, and you'll hopefully have as much success as I have.
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December 30, 2008

Pros:

Easy, Cheap

Cons:

None

Used with Retin-A micro and Benzaclin- 100% clear acne in a couple of months.
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December 25, 2008

Pros:

i took it about 5 months ago and within a month everything was gone,i stopped it for a little and broke out badly but not as bad a befor but now i have lots of pimples

Cons:

they r still sorta under ur skin

try it.
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December 24, 2008

Pros:

For me none, but my cousin went on it and it really helped her so i guess its partly luck . . .

Cons:

as you have to take it two hours after eating then eat two hours after taking it it was a pain up the a**e to organise, also you can't take vitamin/mineral pills with it so i had to stop taking my calcium and zinc tablets :(

As soon as i stopped taking it all my spots came back even worse than before, can't comment on afordability as i got it on the NHS. I didn't get any side affects.
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December 23, 2008

Pros:

None

Cons:

It stinks, it doesn't work for acne at all, hurts the immune system terribly... Just awful!

Cut the bull crap, and go with Accutane! Don't waste your time with these antibiotics because they won't fix the problem even temporarily. Accutane is the only answer for Acne, even if it's temporarily for some it still works better then any antibiotic with less side effects.
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