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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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September 30, 2008

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Ive been taking Tretracycline for 2 weeks now and my skin has looked better than it ever has. I also use a Benzaclin topical gel in mornings and at night and since I began using it I have not had any breakouts. My skin is finally smooth and brillant!

Cons:

No cons

Ive sufferd from acne for 11 years now. But ive found somethings that works for me, hopefully it will work for you too.
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September 22, 2008

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none

Cons:

does nothing

waste of time and money
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September 16, 2008

Pros:

Helps a little

Cons:

Dry, only works in 2-3 months, those months i had a very much gas (farted alot, lol)

I have used it for 18 months and it havent helped me much, the first 2-3 months it reduced my acne but made me very dry.
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September 14, 2008

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this stuf is great! ive been on it for a year and it really does help. i never had any problems taking it. i would swear by this pill.

Cons:

timing around meals but not really a big deal.

i take 500mg times aday. i ran out of pills a few weeks ago and some mild acne came back. so i went back to my doc and he wrote me a years worth. after my 2nd day back on it all my whiteheads are gone and my acne is back in remission, this stuff is DA BOMB...ive been on every time acne meds...accutne...minocylce..batram..you name it ive tried it and this stuff is legit
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September 9, 2008

Pros:

Since the moment i started taking it, iv never gotten another giant zit. also, hurry for candada, it was free.

Cons:

its an antibiotic so once you stop, it COULD all come back. also say goodbye to random snacks and eating whenever the hell you want. and farts smell extra bad haha

this stuff is great except for the timings around meals and snacks and the fact that once you stop, it could all go down the poop shoot. my face is alot better now and i hope it stays. if not, it'll be back to the Doc. also, i used clindoxyl gel with it and that is a great product too. check it out.
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September 1, 2008

Pros:

I have had less break outs; however, I've only been on it for a month.

Cons:

It has turned my cystic acne purple. I do not know if this is normal. But it did shrink them.

It has worked in the past month; hopefully, it will keep working for me.
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August 9, 2008

Pros:

just once a day all you have to remember

Cons:

well it did work for a while

have to be used with a topical treatment was on tetracycline for 7 months work a treat had lovely skin for a while ,but now suffering with a horrible breakout past two months cant understand what went wrong
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August 1, 2008

Pros:

takes away puss from cysts, stops breakouts, gives your skin the time it needs to heal.

Cons:

Takes about 2 months for the effects to be strongly visible, have to be very consistent, needs to be used with a topical ointment of some kind to see desired results, must be taken on an empty stomach.

It worked for me. I had BAD acne, neck and back and chest covered in cysts, this stuff worked from under the skin i guess since now the cysts are completely gone and ill i have left are the scars. It takes about 2-3 months for visible changes but it is worth it if your body can handle it. No breakouts, less than occasional pimples, it worked for me. SHOULD USE WITH A RECOMMENDED OINTMENT OR CREAM!! and you HAVE TO BE PATIENT!
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July 31, 2008

Pros:

Was on this with just benzoyl peroxide for several years. Helped and was affordable. Have since switched to solodyne and spironolactone with topical glymed wash and Benzaclin. NOW FINALLY HAVE THE SKIN I ALWAYS WANTED.

Cons:

Didn't prevent major breakouts.

Recommend use in conjunction with a total regimen if you're using. But know there are better (though more expensive) alternatives out there.
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July 30, 2008

Pros:

It worked on smaller cysts when taken on a 10-day cycle.

Cons:

It made me sick as Hell with unbelievable heartburn and stomach issues. It also dried out my skin. I'll never touch it again.

Don't do it if your stomach doesn't handle antibiotics well. Go for minocycline first, unless you have cystic acne.
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