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:
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January 7, 2010
Cons:
The only thing I did not like was having to take it on an empty stomach and work meals around it.
I thought it was great and worked very well and quickly! I had no side effects from it a all. I now only take it if I know I have an event coming up that I want to be sure I'll be clear for, such as when I took it leading up to prom.
December 10, 2009
Pros:
used this for lke 2 weeks.saw results immediately..my back cleared up well and now i dont look like a major pizza face
Cons:
idk any yet...didnt know u werent suppose to drink milk with it
it works better then over the counter medication....dduuuuuhhhh
November 19, 2009
Pros:
Helped improve acne condition the first time I took it. I saw results after about week 3. It really helped my skin. I was on it for about 9 months.
Cons:
My doctor thought I was done with acne so she took me off of it. I broke out again within a month and haven't stopped breaking out since. I recently went back on it and have seen no results after week 5.
I also started Yaz a week ago and today I will be stopping tetracycline and switching to doxycycline. I hope that helps and I dont have a resistance to the -cycline family of drugs.
Good luck everyone! Remember each body will react differently to each medication or treatment. So try be patient and take other peoples reviews and feedback with a grain of salt. :)
November 13, 2009
Pros:
Cleared my acne completely when I was on it- it was fabulous
Cons:
Didn't like taking 2 pills per day- stopped taking the pills- and my acne came back within 4 months BUT THEN I started getting yeast infection after yeast infection because my body was not producing enough good bacteria after being on antibiotics.
Worked perfectly- but I personally don't like relying on an antibiotic and it really messed up my internal balance of bacteria once off of it.
October 17, 2009
Pros:
i just got his acne medication today and i really hope it works for me had acne since i was 12 and 2day was my 1st time 2 a dernatoligist im now `17 , im glad i dnt have 2 eat i need 2 loose weight
i hope it works 4 me & evreyone else as well "god help this medication to help us , and heal our acne and scars" amen.
October 9, 2009
Pros:
I have only been on these just over a week havent really noticed much diffrence but im sure soon they will take affect.
Cons:
I broke one of the Capsules, im on one a day and I was out on a trip and only had one with me so i had to swallow the powder inside the capsule, its was really really disgusting and i felt kinda sick after it but it went away they just taste so awful
I think if i continue to take them hopefully they'll cleart up my acne, I have a few spots on my face, i usually get then on my cheeks forehead or around the mouth i also sometime get some on my back but only like one or two although sometime they can be painful. I've only every tried creams and fash washes you can buy instores perscription free, so it the first time i've been perscripted something for it.
October 5, 2009
Pros:
It work very well for about 8 months. My doc told me to try to stop taking them (probably b/c of the immunity everyone has mentioned). So i was on them for 2 months and my skin was great all summer until now. Just refilled
Cons:
Meh...didn't really think i had any side effects. The whole immunity and acne coming back was a bummer.
Ask your doc for a "patient savings card" and your prescription will be no more than $25. Worked really well for me while it lasted. Hopefully i can achieve the same results.
September 27, 2009
Pros:
-Very Affordable
-Very minimal side affects
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Cons:
-Meals have to revolve around the medication (Your Pharmacist will explain)
I thought at the age of 24 my acne and breakouts would disappear but I was wrong. In fact it got worse. I finally decided to go to my family doctor. He examined my face and determined that tetracycline would probably be the ideal choice. I was perscribed 3 cycles. I can honestly say that this medication works. Tetracycline definitely got rid of the acne and pimples on my face. However, the results are not instantaneous. I noticed results after 1.5 months. I did not experience any side affects but I found the 2 hour eating rule and inconvenience. After my last cycle of Tetracycline I only had minor acne on my forehead. The breakouts had completely subsided and my skin looked much cleaner. I wish I had gone to see my family doctor earlier.
September 5, 2009
Pros:
has really been helping skin is dryer
Cons:
age 50^s never thought it would help i
i am only on for two weeks its worth the try!
August 25, 2009
Pros:
Nothing positive to say about this product.
Cons:
Pimples suck ass.
Sucks so bad.
Pros:
Cleared up acne on my face and back quickly, and kept it from coming back.