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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March 17, 2009
Cons:
I have to remind her to take the medicine 30 min before bed.
As per instruction she has to sit or stay during 30 mins after
she took the medicine. And no vitamins supplement 1.5 hrs before and after.
It seems like it works, Acnes almost gone, no redness, and
inflamation. She is happy now.
We will see how long we have to take it.
Our doctor told us to take it up to 6 months.
March 15, 2009
Pros:
it works! i didn't think it would but after the two month mark all of a sudden i noticed "hey, my acne is gone, when did that happen?!"
Cons:
it makes me bloated and takes two months to work, but stick with it!
i started taking probiotic supplements from trader joes with the tetracycline and my digestive system is no longer mad at me. my scars are gone too and if i do get a sudden break out now it seems to be period-related, but definitely not as bad. seriously, if you are about to give up after being on it a few weeks, stick with it!!! i had my doubts but i am doubting no longer!!
February 14, 2009
Pros:
IT SUCKS!!!
Cons:
IT DIDNT DO A THING! ALL IT DID WAS GIVE ME A HARD TIME FITTING IT INTO MY SCHDUALE!
DONT GET IT BACTRIM WORKS 10x BETTER!!
February 5, 2009
Pros:
started taking it around 2 weeks ago. Have noticed slight difference in the redness of my acne. Really hope it should start dissapearing in a month. free on NHS
Cons:
Very hard to fit into practical scheduale.
I realised this morning that you're not supossed to take it with food which makes me feel like the last three weeks might have been pointless. Ive started a new pattern from tonight, so hopefully i'll get full benefits from it
January 21, 2009
Pros:
reduced amount of acne and breakouts. Not much deep acne
Cons:
does not clear the acne completly, it just reduces it
It's better than not being on it!
January 9, 2009
Pros:
Really works at clearing up acne, and in a short space of time too.
Cons:
I recently started taking two tablets a day rather than one and automatically started getting stomach discomfort, so have had to reduce my dose again.
Definitely recommended, but do be aware of possible side effects and consult with your doctor when considering changing doses.
January 5, 2009
Pros:
no initial breakout; cleared up my skin really well after 2 months; had no zits; pimples were minimal; good for a few months; no side effects
Cons:
schedule sucks; became immune after 4 months; timing of the pill REALLY matters; when off it, pimples appear large and red..hurt like heck.
Try it if you think it'll help. I still have them in my cabinet. I took minocycline last month....BAD. My entire forehead broke out in zits and the pimples became harder to get rid of. Now i'm considering taking tetra. to reverse what happened from mino. I used differin, benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin....neutrogena face wash. So far my skin is fairly bad with a few red, painful pinples and several zits on forehead; blackheads are more prominent. Tetra will help for a few months but ask your dematologist how long you should take it.
January 3, 2009
Pros:
I use Oxytetracycline (which I assume is the same thing - Also known as Terramycin by Pfizer). My skin has made a dramatic turn around, and although not flawless has cleared up amazingly well.
Cons:
Timing of when to take the pill. You have to take it 2 hours after you eat but can't take it right before going to bed. It gets tricky but if you set a schedule then it's not so hard.
I've never experienced any of the symptoms like nausea or headaches that I'm reading so much about. This is how I take it: I take one pill at night. On average I'm in bed by 11, so I plan to eat my "final meal" by like 8. That way I wait the two hours to take it after I eat, and I can stay up an hour after I take it for it to do it's stuff. If you plan ahead it's not that hard. I take one every 24 hours. Don't know if this is the specific recommendation but it works for me and I've never had any bad effects. Also, I still take a multi-vitamin as well. Especially since zinc can help with acne too. The only thing is that I split the time between the two pills so one is digested before I take the other. So the tetracycline at night, and the multi-vitamin with breakfast. I've had nothing but positives with this method and pill. Just remember: keep a schedule, stick to it, plan ahead, and you'll hopefully have as much success as I have.
November 14, 2008
Pros:
I bought tetracycline from the philippines which work very good for a hundred pack it cost me ten us dollers . Now have no more tetracycline from the philippines and the acne is back so I went to the doctor and got tetracycline it might be generic.
Cons:
tetracycline did clear my face but the one I purchase in the philippines .my face was glowing it look like I never had acne.It cleared my face in a week also the spots . Yes it does work for me.
Will the purchase of tetracycline from the philippines made a big differents in a day then anything I used, then what I got here in the us which has no results with use.
October 13, 2008
Pros:
NOTICED A DIFFERENCE IN MY SKIN IN ABOUT 1 WEEKS TIME.
Cons:
MADE ME VERY NAUSEOUS...TIME AROUND MEALS WAS HARD TO KEEP TRACK..
THIS PILL WORKS BUT WHEN YOU STOP TAKING IT,YOU HAVE TO REALLY TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN AND CONTINUE TO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WILL COME BACK..
Pros:
My 13 years old daughter started to take it 1.5 weeks ago.