Tetracycline
Oral Antibiotic
Reviews
3.3
586 Reviews
Tetracycline
Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
69%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Tetracycline
Oral Antibiotic
Side Effects
Medium-High
Tetracycline
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.
Tetracycline
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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15.3%
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11.2%

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October 25, 2006
I have had bad cystic ance that flared up on me this past summer. I never had acne before but i got about 10-12 big cysts around my chin and it was the worst feeling. i was prescribed tetracycline 500mg 2xs a day and it took about 3 weeks to work but all of my cysts went away and i havent had a pimple now for a month. I still have scars from the cystic ance but hopefully time will fade them and hopefully once i get off this stuff the acne neevr comes back
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October 6, 2006
I started using tetracycline about two years ago(I had been using dianette since the age of 14)after my acne flared up quite severly. It was prescribed to me by a dermatologist and worked extremely quickly. However after a month or two of finishing the prescription my acne flared up to the worst it has ever been. I am now back on tetracycline aswell as the dianette for the last two months. There has been a slight improvement in my acne but it worked alot quicker the first time...I know feel once I finish the prescription again it will flare up like before...For the last few months self confidence is at an all time low and I do not go out as much anymore because of my acne .It was my 21st recently and I wouldnt allow anyone to take pictures of me at my party...Things can only get better right??:)
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