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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 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.
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October 17, 2009

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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September 5, 2009

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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!
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August 25, 2009

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Nothing positive to say about this product.

Cons:

Pimples suck ass.

Sucks so bad.
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August 13, 2009

Pros:

worked on some cysts

Cons:

.made my acne worse the first couple of months

is this product meant to make your acne worst?
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August 13, 2009

Pros:

May help the symptom initially. WalMart has this drug available for $4-$8 WITHOUT insurance!!!

Cons:

Does NOT get to the root cause of the problem. The skin is the largest detox organ of the body. When acne appears, the body is fighting off SOMETHING.

I have avoided use of prescription drugs for 11 years now. I HATE drugs......BUT BUT BUT......................... I have tried EVERY NATURAL remedy available for 3 years now. I eat organically grown food, detox my body regularly, exercise, and everything else that goes along with living a healthy lifestyle. I used tetracycline and a topical 11 years ago at age 18. It "worked" however at age 28 my acne came back worse than ever. I just went to the doctor (grudgingly) and started taking it again. It seems to be helping so far. CONSIDER THAT ALL DRUGS HAVE A NON-Desirable effect on the body. I TAKE A PROBIOTIC because antibiotics destroy gut flora. I would recommend using Antibiotics for acne as a LAST RESORT.
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August 8, 2009

Pros:

It does work, takes achne away

Cons:

It takes a long time. You need to start out taking 3-4 pills a day.
Drink plenty of water and exercise.

Taking this pill does work, but you plan your day around it. If you really need it, then take it, otherwise it will mess up your immune system and you'll notice it when you start to get sick. The best thing i found was getting a sun tan, and it helped a lot. Be prepared though, you need to take it for a long time. If you miss a day or two you'll notice it come back. If you're under the age of 21, you'll be taking this medicine for twice as long as some over 21. Also, your immune system can build up resistance to it causing you to require a stronger medication.
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