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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.
Used Tetracycline? Rate It:
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December 30, 2008
Cons:
None
Used with Retin-A micro and Benzaclin- 100% clear acne in a couple of months.
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.
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
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.
July 8, 2008
It cleared my skin up to the extent that I could go without concealer (still needed powder though), however not completely- didn't clear up my nose and upper cheek area. I stopped taking it about a month ago, after getting scared about yeast overgrowth and mutating bacteria and reasoning that it is probably better to have bad skin (moderate acne)than be taking a drug for possibly the rest of my life. My skin has got quite bad since, I did hope that it would stay clear, so I have resorted to medicated facial wash, etc, whereas I used to just use soap and moisturiser. It was very nice to not have to worry about my skin for a while...
May 28, 2008
Pros:
My initial course of Tetracycline completely cleared my mild/moderate acne problem. I saw a significant benefit by taking the drug for a good few years.
Cons:
After discontinuing these antibiotics my acne slowly began to creep back and seemed more agressive than before.
Tetracycline only seemed to offer a temporary solution for me. It can also upset the balance of gut bacteria by destroying a lot of the good stuff, so would always recommend a probiotic to counter act the damage.
May 15, 2008
Pros:
possible temporary self esteem boost due to clearer skin.
Cons:
extensive death of intestinal flora leading to reduction in natural metabolism of vital fatty acids, reduction of naturally microbe produced B vitamins, stunted growth, and open susceptibility to candida and other fungal infections.
don't take antibiotics to clear your acne: the high probability of extremely negative long term effects outweighs any negligible positive effects. this product makes you feel dizzy because you are becoming malnourished due to die off of important intestinal flora. probiotics, like PB8, are essential to recovery from antibiotic poisoning.
May 13, 2008
Pros:
Probably helped somewhat with my acne, but since I'm using 3 different things it's hard to tell
Cons:
Risk of antibiotic resistance, causes flat warts!!
I had flat warts around a year ago that went away on their own but tetracycline brought all of them back and more! Avoid oral antibiotics if at all possible, there are so many factors that you can't control!
April 12, 2008
Pros:
none for me
Cons:
When i started to take this i did notice no more breakouts but my skin remained the same. soon enough i started to realize i woul d break out into hives. Allergic reaction for me but it never did really anything to my skin to clear it up.
allergic reaction. Doesnt clear up just keeps under control
March 18, 2008
Pros:
It cleared up my mild acne in about three weeks
Cons:
After prolonged use it's effects started to fade and I had to double my daily prescription.
Need to plan around meals
Good for mild acne but effects wear over time and I have had to move on to something stronger
Pros:
Easy, Cheap