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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 26, 2007
Be aware - Tetracycline can affect your vision. I took it for a bit, and my vision did change (floaters). I have no proof that these were caused by Tetracycline, but my ophthalmologist told me that it can affect vision. If I could do it over, I WOULD NOT TAKE TETRACYCLINE. It's not worth. Try the so-called "regimen" first. Especially if your acne is not that bad, just relax - it's only acne! It'll probably go away. If it doesn't, then think about medicines.
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September 26, 2007

Pros:

Cheap.

Cons:

Everything else. It didn't do anything for my acne, it's a hassle to remember to take it and you have to rearrange all your meals around when you take it.

Don't bother with it. It doesn't help, and it's an antibiotic; we're not supposed to take them for too long because it's not good for our natural bacteria and may render the antibiotic useless in time as bacteria become immune to it.
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September 18, 2007

Pros:

Prevents cysts very well.

Cons:

Some GI tract upset.

I'm positive it prevents cysts. I've run out, and started getting the huge deep cysts. Started taking it again, and they went away. I started taking it when I was 15, and I'm 22 now and still taking it.
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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
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August 30, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up a little bit

Cons:

didn't stop it fully.

Everyone is different, so it might work on you if you use it correctly
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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.
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August 15, 2007

Pros:

worked very well at the beginning, prescribed easily

Cons:

eating habits.. serious nausea
decreased effectiveness
freakishly dry skin

I feel as if i've been struggling with acne forever.. I've been on tetracycline for 18 months, 12 of which were without any results. the whole nausea thing was an incredible pain, if i ate with it i was sick, if i took it on an empty stomach i was sick. i also couldn't take it anytime near my other medications, so that was a huge inconvenience... it doesn't seem this medication was worth the amount of time i've used it
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July 19, 2007

Pros:

Seem to work on larger outbreaks. I just get a small zit here and there. I am African American and I noticed my complexion get a little darker. It is not from the sun cause I use sunblock. Overall it is worth a try.

Cons:

Taking pills that have restrict your eating schedule is a pain.

I will go back to the doctor once I have used it for about 2 1/2 mths and ask for an alternative to treat my acne. Taking these pills everyday is not ideal. Everyone has to be careful taking too many antibiotics because you run the risk of them not working anymore for major infections.
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July 16, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up my face but not completely...I was taken off of it about 2 days ago..when I first started using it though I had really bad cystic acne...3 months into the pill though I started to see major improvement so it worked good I guess.

Cons:

doesn't really prevent against acne

It cleared me up a little and I think it helped fade some of my scars but pretty much got rid of my huge zits so right now I just have like blackheads and a few whiteheads and sometimes I get zits but not as big as I was getting them before so it helped reduce the size I guess.
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July 11, 2007

Pros:

Helps remove light to moderate acne by 50-75%, and sometimes a bit higher.

Cons:

Takes a few weeks at msot to start working. Can't take within 2 hours before or after of eating or drinking anything but pure water. Required 4 pills a day for the first time trying. Requires consistency. Makes you more sensitive to sunlight.

Works well if you need it. It doesn't clear 100% of it but takes away enough to not constantly notice it. You will still get the occassional pimple or zit, and you will still get soem blackheads. Helps reduce blackheads by 50% at most, maybe 75% but helps take away white heads more. I hear it can suddenly stop after a few years or so. Don't take it with food or drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic or powder like Kool Aid or Crystal Light) unless it's pure water. Also can cause general weakness, upset stomach, and diarrhea for the first few months. DO NOT TAKE PEPTO BISMOL OR OTHER STOMACH/INDIGESTION SEDATIVES. Also don't take multi-vitamins or supplements within 2 hours. Indigestion relievers causes violent reactions: I was at school after ym exam and took Pepto Bismol after I took the pill and suffered really bad stomach pains, diarrhea, dizzieness, almost vommitted, and other stuff. Becareful. It's worth it if you are upto the responsibilites. Not much to take care of after a while.
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