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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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November 4, 2009

Pros:

Cheap on NHS prescription.

Cons:

Didn't make any real impact after 3 months.

Started using this back in the summer. Used it everyday for 3 months, never made any real impact on my skin. Went back to the doctor and she put me on doxycycline which worked better, now on my second course of doxycycline now along with Duac once daily gel.
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October 23, 2009

Pros:

Cheap and worked well to being with.

Cons:

After a while the tablets have no effect on my skin. Plus you can't eat an hour before or after taking them!

Worked quite well to start of with, then I guess I have become immune as now has no effect on my skin and the acne has returned to how it was before the treatment began!
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October 4, 2009

Pros:

I didn't take it for very long, only two weeks

Cons:

My doc said that there were no side effects.
THEN, I had sex.
It hurt so bad, I was freaked out. The next morning i made an appointment with the doctor. So, apparently this medicine causes yeast infections. : ( Yuck.

Just letting everyone know, because i had NO idea.
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October 1, 2009

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I'm on my second and trying with every ounce in my body not to break down and cry. Upon starting this medication I had acne along my chin and lower cheeks.. maybe half a dozen pimples. 1.5 weeks later and I have so many I can't count.

Cons:

It's a full flown acne rash. I've never had acne so sensitive in my life! It's bright red, hits to touch and just digusting!

I'll keep fighting for the next two weeks... but I's seriously hoping for miracle from this stuff...
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September 5, 2009

Pros:

worked ok at first seem immidiate clearing. but after a while stoped working as well as in the beginning. but this is diffrent for everybody.

Cons:

made skin very dry... annyoing having to wait 2-3 hrs after takin medication to eat..

it helpled with my acne didnt make it perfect but made it better along with other products as well.. RETIN A MICRO along with the antibiotic is a very good combination along with a mostirizier because it while dry your skin out a lil bit but i think its worth it.
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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
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August 20, 2009

Pros:

reduces the emergence of new acne

Cons:

gives an inflammatory feeling in the esophagus

It had a postive effect while i was taking it, but my acnes has come back in a very visible way, now that I have stopped using it.
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July 16, 2009

Pros:

None so far, though I've only been using it for less than two weeks.

Cons:

It is expensive. No dairy products, and sun exposure..I love tanning? AND IT IS SUMMER! Also adding that I have rashes on two of my fingers and a bit of irritation on my forehead. Eh.

Waste of money.
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July 10, 2009

Pros:

Took this years ago. It did wonders for my skin and imrpoved not only its visul appearance but the texture as well. For once in my life make-up was optional!

Cons:

Although it got rid of most of my acne, my pimples transformed into hard, painful bumps that wouldn't recede for days. Also, although I was never one for the sun, I did unfortunately experience some mad fainting spells while taking this antiboitic.

I guess it depends on the person but... I *really* wouldn't reccomend this for anyone to take, especially if they are anywhere sunny. Both my friend and I have experienced extreme fatigue in the sun while on this medication. As for making my acne worse... yeah, yeah I can see that. Or it might have to do with age. Who knows, just try something else.
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June 25, 2009

Pros:

does work on the short term, does not eliminate acne completely but does reduce larger pimples.

Cons:

if taken over a long period you may become resistant. When stopped acne returns.

there is only three treatments for acne, anitiboitics, diane 35 and roaccutane. so what options are there?? I have been on tetracycline for 6 months now it only started to work about a month ago. I know from taking antibiotics previousely my acne became resistant to it and it came back worse, i then went onto diane at 17 and it cleared my skin really well until now the age of 25 it returned but its more a mild case this time, still i feel im way to old to have this crap... so im taking them again and they have helped just really scared of what the future holds. im terrified of roaccutane and hoping that it doesn't come down to that. so my advice is take the stuff at least it grants you happiness for some time
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