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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February 1, 2008
Cons:
I have had acne since my early teenage years and still have it in my mid 20's. I've taken several courses of different tetracyclines for upto 6 months to a year and has never given me lasting results or any significant results even when on it.
Didn't work for me.
Could possibly develop a resistance due to it being an antibiotic.
December 28, 2007
Pros:
there are no long-term pros for taking pharmaceutical drugs, let alone 'dangerous' antibiotics, for acne - which is most commonly caused by nutritional (i.e., vitamin, mineral, macronutrient) imbalances ...
Cons:
antibiotics can contribute to imbalance of intestinal flora, can cause damage to your intestines, will burden your liver, and can contribute to the start of chronic degenerative diseases over the long term ...
better to improve your diet and lifestyle than to rely on chemicals to improve your skin ... decrease consumption of saturated fats (esp hyrdogenated oils), dairy, sugar, salt, processed foods esp fried foods, alcohol, drugs (street, prescription, and over the counter), coffee, etc.; increase consumption of fresh raw vegetables and fruits, *whole* grains, fish, fiber, raw fresh oils (e.g., extra virgin olive oil, flax oil, hemp oil); drink ALOT of WATER (juice, tea, coffee, and pop are *not* the same!); get enough sleep; EXERCISE - move and sweat out your toxins!!; breathe deeply; don't pick at your pimples - this will cause them to spread; don't use harsh soaps or chemicals that dry out your skin ... i've been through this, i know! it may sound difficult but trust me, this will be so much MORE EFFECTIVE in LONG TERM and will protect you from disease in the future, too ... pharmaceutical drugs are only a short term solution and in the long run will do you more harm than good!
September 26, 2007
Be aware - Tetracycline can affect your vision. I took it for a bit, and my vision did change (floaters). I have no proof that these were caused by Tetracycline, but my ophthalmologist told me that it can affect vision. If I could do it over, I WOULD NOT TAKE TETRACYCLINE. It's not worth. Try the so-called "regimen" first. Especially if your acne is not that bad, just relax - it's only acne! It'll probably go away. If it doesn't, then think about medicines.
April 23, 2007
Pros:
None
Cons:
Caused sunburn
I used Tetracycline for four months. When I started using the product I had a few mild pimples. It did somewhat clear them up. When I finally quit taking the antibiotic, my face broke out the worse it has ever been. It has now been six months since I've quit taking Tetracycline and my complextion is still horrible. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.
February 23, 2007
Pros:
nothing good really
Cons:
is basically the salicyclic acid of pills..it is very week..i went of this and went to dynacin which is much better..ask for dynacin or solodyn
not a good pill
Pros:
May be effective for others, but not for me.