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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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December 16, 2008

Pros:

Did a better job than minocycline. Better price for a month's supply ($4) vs. minocycline ($325)!!!!

Cons:

Long term use affects the immune system.

Added Saccharomyces boulardii (9 billion CPU) and Acidophilus (1 billion CPU)--- one of each once a day. Within two days, no more oily skin, no pustules or blackheads and deep-tissue zits are less painful. Hoping to wean off tetracycline and increase above probiotics. Google acidolphilus and acne and you'll be amazed! Why doctors don't recommend these as a treatment is the million-dollar question. Acidophilus and probiotic bacteria produce bacteriocins that are natural antibiotics that kill undesirable microorganisms.
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December 1, 2008

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nada

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it seriously didnt do anything for me....except once i finished what was prescribed to me my entire body broke out into big, splotchy itchy rashes. it was disappointing and not so fun.

be careful :)
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November 14, 2008

Pros:

It reduced the frequency of pimples, especially those large "underground" ones that hurt. Although I still broke out around "that time of the month."

Cons:

Outweighed the pros! Made me so sick to my stomach and nauseaus. I had to take it after a hearty meal - and I'm not talking about a salad. I had to eat carbs for me not to feel sick. Also, I gained weight while taking it.

I HATED BEING ON THIS DRUG!! I finally switched dermatologists and my new doctor has me on minocycline. I do not get nauseaus now and it is working. However, I have tried every over the counter wash, scrub, etc. there is. Even used Proactive for a year. I've now been on antibiotics for my acne for two years and am getting very sick of taking pills every day - I also imagine that it can't be very good for my body to take antibiotics every day. Every time I go off the drug my face freaks out. Also, often when I go off the drug I wind up getting sick with cold/flu-like symptoms. I'm seriously considering Accutane to get rid of my acne once and for all but am afraid of the side effects.
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November 14, 2008

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I bought tetracycline from the philippines which work very good for a hundred pack it cost me ten us dollers . Now have no more tetracycline from the philippines and the acne is back so I went to the doctor and got tetracycline it might be generic.

Cons:

tetracycline did clear my face but the one I purchase in the philippines .my face was glowing it look like I never had acne.It cleared my face in a week also the spots . Yes it does work for me.

Will the purchase of tetracycline from the philippines made a big differents in a day then anything I used, then what I got here in the us which has no results with use.
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November 12, 2008

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not sure if there is any at the moment.

Cons:

you have to wait an hour atleast after taking a pill to eat.
taking loong, making acne look worser so far more huge white heads

has made my acne worser so far and didnt work straight away i dont think this works!
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November 1, 2008

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Dont know yet

Cons:

schedule meal time,
i am getting some major headaches but not sure if it just using too much computer or actually the pills

Hi, I am a new user of this forum so my apologies for any mistakes. I used to get mild acne close in my teenages..i was not very worried about it because stevamycin worked fine for me..and I only had a couple. Right when i turned 20, I started getting cystic acne. I usually get about 1-2 acne over a week. The top part (pus) of the acne disappears over a day or two but it's leaving a small portion of cyst under my skin which causes a dark-brown scar to appear around that area.I went to a homeopathic doctor at first but it only brought my bank balance down. Right now my family physician has prescribed tetracycline (4pills for 1st week and 2 for the next weeks),clinodoxyl gel over night, Diane-35 (for 21 days even if i get my period on the 18th day).I am using these pills from october 15th, my old cyst have not shrunk and i have not seen any major changes yet.ANYYY COMMENTS ??? i would really appreciate all the help.I DO NOT want 2 go on accutane
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October 13, 2008

Pros:

NOTICED A DIFFERENCE IN MY SKIN IN ABOUT 1 WEEKS TIME.

Cons:

MADE ME VERY NAUSEOUS...TIME AROUND MEALS WAS HARD TO KEEP TRACK..

THIS PILL WORKS BUT WHEN YOU STOP TAKING IT,YOU HAVE TO REALLY TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN AND CONTINUE TO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WILL COME BACK..
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October 11, 2008

Pros:

Really helped in about 3 weeks. No new breakouts. No real side effects besides initial breakout.

Cons:

Initial breakout during first 2 weeks was pretty bad. Had pimples where I never had them. Whiteheads popped up in strange spots on face. And planning around meals is kind of a kick in the head.

First medicine I ever used for acne. Besides initial breakout I would suggest this drug to anyone with mild to moderate acne.
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October 10, 2008

Pros:

Cheap

Cons:

Made me dizzy and nausea.

I only could use this medication for 1 week so maybe I did not give it time. But I could not handle the side effects and it actually made my acne worse. I would wake up in the morning with large cycts on my face, especially on the jaw area. I stop using it and brought some benzoyle peroxide and starting cleansing my face with medicated soap. My acne is starting to clear up. I would not recommend Tetracycline because is has to many side effects and it can really mess your system up.
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October 5, 2008

Pros:

Cheap

Cons:

Doesnt remove redness and takes ages to work

I have only been using it for 3 days and so far it doesnt have any effect yet, i think i d need to wait and see
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