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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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January 16, 2008
Cons:
for me i had no side effects, i guess only thing is having to take it on empty stomach. bt im sure theres sometime in the day when u dont eat a meal for a period of 2 hours..
i stopped using it as I was clear...few months later came back. now starting again with the BP, been a week and already going
January 4, 2008
Pros:
Cured my moderate to sometimes severe and embarassing acne. I had been deeply depressed because of my appearance for about 5 years. My acne had affected my career and dating, I lacked the confidence required.
Cons:
I developed chronic heart burn and now take zantac daily.
This really takes its toll on your stomach. I used this for approx 5 years with excellent results. I am no longer depressed, I am confident, I am now clear and don't need to take this anymore. However, I now take pills for chronic heartburn daily (not such a hassle). I wish I had discovered this "cure" sooner.
December 22, 2007
Pros:
Keeps the big blemishes down.
Cons:
Didn't clear up the little blemishes. Messes up your eating schedule. Can't go outside without sunscreen for long.
I use this stuff to keep down the really big blemishes, but that is about it. It doesn't clear up the rest of my acne, so I've resorted to other products for those.
November 22, 2007
Pros:
Got rid of all acne flare ups.
Cons:
Never gets rid of all of the acne
At first it makes your skin flare up. After using it for 2 months, there are some major results. It seems to stop doing its job after healing about 90% of the acne even after another 4 or 5 months. Kind of frustrating.
November 10, 2007
Pros:
It worked at first and it helps shorten the duration of my acne. It also decrease the pain and inflammation i get from nodular acne.
Cons:
After using it over the summer. I notice age spots or brown dots on my face. My complexion looks older, i thought i was ageing prematurely but im only 24!!!! Then someone told me it was the tetracyline that caused it...I'm afraid after that happened.
It depends if you want to clear your acne up or get age spots. I guess you can prevent the spots by avoiding the sun or putting alot of sunscreen on.
September 11, 2007
Pros:
not sure yet... been taking it for 4 days now and havent noticed much difference expect I have broken out around my mouth area with annoying pimples and whiteheads.. they are having a party there are so many of them!!!!
Cons:
has given me the worst headache in months... sometimes feel a little sick but just a general low and weak feeling so far and feeling like poo seeing yet another zit pop up, they have popped up on my cheeks so annoying as they were clear once!
ok here it is, I have only been taking this for 4 days, my dr prescribed me 250mg take two in the morning and two in evening - take on empty stomach with pure water, I am trying to cut of diary loads now!
drinking lots of water throughout the day, hoping that the break out is down to this stuff pushing the junk from underneath my skin out, is this true is this what happens?? As I have broke out and have never broken out so much like this for ages!!! so just hoping it is pushing the rubbih up to the top and then will begin to heal & the process of getting clear will begin..hope it heals quickly though as I am starting a new job on monday and just dont want to start a job with a face full of spots!! anyways lets see what happens, guys if u have any update or news on how u did in ur first few days on this I would be so grateful to hear it!
good luck to all u guys out there suffering with this horrible thing called acne, it sure sucks!
good luck all on this xx
August 26, 2007
Pros:
Worked really really well, so great I didnt even recognize that was my actual face.
Cons:
A slight pinkish hue to just my face (will wear a better sunscrean)Just like Nikkala as soon as I stopped taking it my face went back to being worse than before - I have never been more ashamed of my skin before. I'll never stop taking it again.
Dont try it, make it a PERMINATE habbit. I made the mistake of just trying it and now look where I'm at. Its awefull, I should have never stopped taking it. Honestly I never did anything different as far as my routine -everything the same, just taking those little pills helped. Will definately recommend to a friend.
May 1, 2007
Pros:
Removes the most servere acne.
Cons:
Takes time!
I can recommend this product to everybody that does not want to take accutane, or anybody whose acne isn't 'bad enough', to go on accutane.
April 17, 2007
Pros:
cleared up fully on my forehead, back and temples. cheeks somewhat cleared up.
Cons:
doesnt seem to get rid of more persistent ones,go off for even a day the acne comes back with a vengeance.
dont know yet. been using for 2 months. somewhast good. but im wondering how long ill have to be on this and whether itll just all come back once i get off the pills.
February 16, 2007
Pros:
It might be helping a little. I would classify my acne as moderate.
Cons:
It gives me hiccups and early on gave me heartburn and stomachache. The stomach problems are not as frequent now after 3 weeks. I got a yeast infection, though. I hate taking antibiotics for infection that is not serious. Overuse is bad.
I never had acne before and at age 28 I got hit with an outbreak. It may have been a reaction to high stress. I'm on 500mg twice per day along with glycol pads and benzaclin. I'm not sure if etracycline is really doing anything. My spots were starting to fade from topical treatment before I started taking it, and I have developed a few new blemishes since I started taking it. I know it takes time but once I stop taking it, who knows what will happen. We can't stay on antibiotics forever, and trying to take it on an empty stomach and with no dairy and more than an hour befoe bedtime is a pain!
Pros:
i had no side effects fortunatley. used in conunction with BP 5% cleared up face back chest COMPLETELY within couple months.