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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:
Choose from 1 to 5 stars
January 25, 2007
Cons:
I am taking it again mainly for the acne on back and now i feel drowsey and have head aches , i also find i have hik-ups a lot more often as well. I just don't feel myself.
It's a good product to use, it works for some not others. It's better if you have the day and night cream as well. Different people have different side effects.
January 13, 2007
Pros:
Tetra. combined with the clear skin regimen cleared persistent moderate acne in a little over two weeks.
Cons:
It is a hassle to have to take it on an empty stomach. However, i dont know what's wrong w/ those people who are having stomach problems.
Used the clears skin regimen for 3 and 1/2 months before taking tetra. I am convinced that the CSR will not work alone. Received tetra a little over two weeks ago. 500mg (250mg did not work for me) twice a day along w/ CSR cleared my skin very quickly. Rememeber to not lie down for half an hour after taking the pill. I would recommend this to anyone w/ mild to moderate acne.
December 7, 2006
been using it for about 2 weeks and i'm see any improvement at all. its even starting to get worse.
December 5, 2012
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
Made me tired, dry lips and skin.
250 mg twice a day
March 28, 2012
Pros:
No side affects
Cons:
-Self inflicted depression caused by low self-confidence
-No change what so ever
-The only thing that's worked is the prescribed creams
I've been using tetracycline for 2 months now and I haven't seen any results :(
I had originally got the prescription from my family doctor for 2 pills (250mg) twice daily and then went to a dermatologist about a month after. He was surprised she gave me a high dosage even though all of the reviews say they start out with a high dosage and slowly decrease it. He made me stop doing it twice but instead have only 2 pills a day. He also prescribed two creams (an anti-bacteria face cream - 2 daily and a retinal - 1 daily) and the creams work wonders on my face! But I still get acne on my neck, shoulders, and back and there has been no change although I'm constantly be told by my dermatologist that tetracycline SHOULD be working. I still think if you don't have any other choice to give it a try. If my dermatologist allowed me I would have started accutane months ago! (I've had the blood test and got the okay from my doctor)
October 13, 2011
Pros:
None
Cons:
Did not help at all
Have to take with lots of food
It did nothing for me. I used it for about 3-4 months but I did not see any results at all. My acne did not clear at all so I stopped taking these pills. I still rate it with "2" because it did not make my acne worse as some other antibitics did.
August 21, 2009
Pros:
It's an antibiotic so you don't have to worry about as many diseases like strep but with acne just a small dent to the problem
Cons:
remembering to take it!!!!
I don't love it i don't hate it i just take it. I have taken it since May at first 2 pills a day one in the morning and one at night and now 4 a day 2 in the mornig 2 at night(what a pain!!!). I don't really think that it even makes a difference on my acne but with other products(Neutragena) my acne has improved but i am still afraid to stop taking it. Don't waste the money try something simpl like lemon or lime juice, vinigar, or Baking Soda
May 19, 2009
Pros:
Works really well until you stop taking it.
Cons:
I've been off it for about 2 months and now my acne is worse than when I started.
This works great until you stop taking it. I took it for about 6 months and my perscription ended about 2 months ago. I now have worse acne than when I started and just when I think my face is clearing up I break out again. I go to see my doc next week to get on Accutane which I should have just taken the advice and started right away.
January 21, 2009
Pros:
reduced amount of acne and breakouts. Not much deep acne
Cons:
does not clear the acne completly, it just reduces it
It's better than not being on it!
January 6, 2009
Pros:
Seems to be "reasonably" effective and in the uk its free if you are in full time education :D. Doesnt taste DREADFUL...like my last medication.. once you are into the routine of taking it an hour before and/or after food, its not bad at all.
Cons:
when i ran out..acne broke out again..quite severely..
Tetracycline seems to be like a long stick..poking an angry lion..
Go for it..if you feel you need it..but be prepared to work..
Pros:
I have used this before and it was really good, it cleared my face but not my back.