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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.
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November 12, 2007
Cons:
Messes with my eating schedule.
I would give it a try. If you use it I would not expect quick results and maybe a slight flairup at the start. I am seeing improvment but it takes a little time. I am convinced that if I would stick to the reccommended dose on a strict schedule instead of the lazy, uneven way I take it -mostly due to not being able to eat for an hour after taking it or 2-3 before taking it- I would see even better results. For eveyone who has only taken this med for a week or two, I wouldn't give their review much weight with all due respect. My doc said it could take a month or longer and that I could see even worse acne for a short time. It takes time and dicipline if you want any results from my expirience. Also, I do other things on top of this such as medicated soap and BP cream, soon to be replaced by the regimen.
February 23, 2007
Pros:
nothing good really
Cons:
is basically the salicyclic acid of pills..it is very week..i went of this and went to dynacin which is much better..ask for dynacin or solodyn
not a good pill
February 22, 2007
Pros:
Clears skin (it just takes time!)
Cons:
I'm always hungry, so having to wait until the medication has digested in order to eat again, is hard for me...but worth it!
I was on Minocyclene for 6 months, and it did nothing for me. Then my Doc prescribed Tetra 2 times daily at 500 mg. and at first I noticed nothing. After two months, I have no acne- maybe one or two pimples. I also get glycolic acid peels. This medicine is cheap, and really works. I promise, just give it 2 months.
December 29, 2011
Pros:
Clear for 6 max months only
Cons:
Much worst than before I took this! Developed Cystic acne after this too
I developed digestion problems
Used for a year, stopped working after 6 months
DO NOT TAKE THIS!!! I wish I could go back to before I took this and try natural diet and supplements as my skin has never been the same.
I also now suffer from digestion problems.
September 14, 2009
Pros:
Acne calmed down a little bit while taking them.
Cons:
As soon as I stopped acne became worse than before I was on them!
I would suggest not to go on these tablets as you gradually become immune to them anyway and you break out even more when you come off!
September 6, 2009
Pros:
works well, use with the regimen , give it a try takes about a month!
Cons:
body overtime can become immune.
my "moderate" breakout cleared after a month and has not returned, but this is the only time I have ever broke out. I stopped taking it and am still clear 2 months later, so I'm keeping a spare bottle on reserve.
September 5, 2009
Pros:
worked ok at first seem immidiate clearing. but after a while stoped working as well as in the beginning. but this is diffrent for everybody.
Cons:
made skin very dry... annyoing having to wait 2-3 hrs after takin medication to eat..
it helpled with my acne didnt make it perfect but made it better along with other products as well..
RETIN A MICRO along with the antibiotic is a very good combination along with a mostirizier because it while dry your skin out a lil bit but i think its worth it.
July 21, 2009
Pros:
works quickly, no sides, cheap
Cons:
ideally have to take on an empty stomach to be most effective, eventual resistance.
very effective against moderate acne vulgaris, good while it lasted.
July 21, 2009
Pros:
Worked incredibly well the first time I used it for 2 months before running out...
Cons:
When I went back on it for 4 months after a 2 month absence it completely ruined my face...never had skin as bad as it is now :(
Great the first time you use it, but you can quickly build up a resistance to it (I did at least) and then it adversely effects your skin...also if you stop using it it could go either way: your skin could stay better, but it could also go back to how it was before...complete gamble.
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!
Pros:
Works well for my facial acne. I see some results on body acne but not great.