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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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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.
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April 23, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

Caused sunburn

I used Tetracycline for four months. When I started using the product I had a few mild pimples. It did somewhat clear them up. When I finally quit taking the antibiotic, my face broke out the worse it has ever been. It has now been six months since I've quit taking Tetracycline and my complextion is still horrible. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.
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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.
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March 26, 2007
TETRACYCLINE DOES NOT WORK!! I've taken 60 of these pills(2/day). It gave me severe dry skin, a darker, weird complexion on my face, my acne got worse, I got this itchy rash on my eyebrow, I had(still have)digestive problems; gives me gas(burping)and queeziness. I followed the instructions and after 60 pills NOTHING IMPROVED. It's probably snacking on my immune system or something and God knows what else - bottom line: It ISNT HELPING me in any way,shape or form and I'm keen to get off them.
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March 14, 2007

Pros:

It worked on my skin for awhile

Cons:

and then it just stopped working

This medication starts to weekin in a few weeks
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March 10, 2007

Pros:

Good for acne loss for a few months. Does not dry skin.

Cons:

After awhile, the pill stopped working.

After about five months on the pill, it completely stopped working to the conditions I had always taken it under. Yes, there were less pimples than before I took it, but pimples were still there and were not clearing up. I have now switched to minocycline and am much happier.
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March 6, 2007

Pros:

It worked to clear up a breakout on my chest and back

Cons:

You need to be careful about when to take it, which can be inconvenient.

It worked for me on my chest, and I used it in combination with retin a
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March 3, 2007

Pros:

works good for the first 6 months

Cons:

after 6 months it stops working

good for short term acne loss
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February 23, 2007

Pros:

nothing good really

Cons:

is basically the salicyclic acid of pills..it is very week..i went of this and went to dynacin which is much better..ask for dynacin or solodyn

not a good pill
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February 22, 2007

Pros:

Clears skin (it just takes time!)

Cons:

I'm always hungry, so having to wait until the medication has digested in order to eat again, is hard for me...but worth it!

I was on Minocyclene for 6 months, and it did nothing for me. Then my Doc prescribed Tetra 2 times daily at 500 mg. and at first I noticed nothing. After two months, I have no acne- maybe one or two pimples. I also get glycolic acid peels. This medicine is cheap, and really works. I promise, just give it 2 months.
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