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.
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May 3, 2010
Cons:
i had a sever allergic reaction to the pill. all the joints in my body were completely inflamed for almost a year.. i was unable to walk or barely sit up due to the terrible pain. i had to see specialist for almost 2 years until the reaction had been cleared up. i was unable to be exposed to the sun or the inflammation would worsen. i missed about 8 months of school because i wasn't able to walk up stairs.
it worked great for the purpose! just be prepared that there are bad side effects with the medication, it was just bad luck that i was allergic to the tetracycline family..
May 2, 2010
Pros:
None at all.
Cons:
Messes up my eating plan.
Didn't help acne but let it get worse.
Wasted my time.
Ugly colored pill
The most useless acne antibiotic I have ever come across in my entire life. I might as well have been taking some placebo pills. Just don't bother.
April 19, 2010
Pros:
There are no pros to this poison.
Cons:
Thanks to the Doctors who prescribed me with this antibiotic, I now have candidiasis and a number of health problems. I now suffer with chronic fatigue, poor concentration, short-term memory loss and digestion problems.
I wouldn't give it to my worst enemy, please do yourself a HUGE favour and DO NOT take this medication. Instead, spend your money on going to see a nutritionist and take a probiotic supplement.
December 16, 2009
Pros:
none
Cons:
I passed out and had to be rushed to the hospital
be careful to make sure you are not allergic to this
June 6, 2009
Pros:
Works for awhile then your bacteria become resistant to it.
Cons:
Only a short term solution then your acne comes back stronger and more resistant then before.
I took Tertracyclin when I was a teenager for years. My Doctor swore that it was perfectly safe to take a antibitotic for a long period of time. I know struggle with systematic yeast infections in my 30's. I am now a esthetician and I swear by taking B5 therapy for reducing the oils in your skin which also helps with acne. Its amazing. Its also important to exfoilate your skin at least once a month with a glycolic peel. This has really helped my skin when nothing else has. Feel free to email me if you have any questions tessgooras@[link removed]
April 15, 2009
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
Broke out even worse than before once I got off it.
Ruined my teeth!!! Read the fine print. Those side effects (however rare they may claim they are) do definitely happen.
So the bottom line is, no one, in my opinion, should use antibiotics for acne. They kill all the good bacteria in your body, which just encourages the bad bacteria to take over once you get off them. This causes all kinds of problems... Infections, candida overgrowth, acne, constipation, poor digestion, tooth decay....the list goes on and on. Tetracycline didn't even help me while I was on it. So it pretty much had no Pros and tons of Cons. I recently decided to treat acne naturally and healthily, and now I'm finally clearing up.
December 23, 2008
Pros:
None
Cons:
It stinks, it doesn't work for acne at all, hurts the immune system terribly... Just awful!
Cut the bull crap, and go with Accutane! Don't waste your time with these antibiotics because they won't fix the problem even temporarily. Accutane is the only answer for Acne, even if it's temporarily for some it still works better then any antibiotic with less side effects.
June 12, 2008
Pros:
Gosh, I don't think there are any.
Cons:
Doesn't help a thing.
I was on this along with 2 different creams and it killed my face. I had natural acne like anyone my age yet this along with the other two made my face the worst it has ever ever everrrr been. Hate it. Don't use it.
May 15, 2008
Pros:
possible temporary self esteem boost due to clearer skin.
Cons:
extensive death of intestinal flora leading to reduction in natural metabolism of vital fatty acids, reduction of naturally microbe produced B vitamins, stunted growth, and open susceptibility to candida and other fungal infections.
don't take antibiotics to clear your acne: the high probability of extremely negative long term effects outweighs any negligible positive effects. this product makes you feel dizzy because you are becoming malnourished due to die off of important intestinal flora. probiotics, like PB8, are essential to recovery from antibiotic poisoning.
March 6, 2008
Pros:
Perhaps if consistant you may see some results.
Cons:
Does not garuntee anything.
I have been using this perscription for a year or so and have seen almost no change in my skin. If anything, it makes things worse after you stop taking it. Such a scam, I feel very taken advantage from since I asked specifically for ACUTANE and the doctor insisted I "start" with this. Bullsh*t.
Pros:
cleared up my acne amazingly!!