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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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January 16, 2007

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Cleared my face a small amount but no luck on the back.

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I sunburned SO badly! This was during the winter months and even used sunscreen. I looked a horrible burned mess with flaky skin for my wedding.

I will Never use this again or any of the cycline products! For the small amount of clearing, it wasn't worth it.
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January 6, 2007

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Tetralysal ( Lymecycline) is a good one, don't need to take on empty stomach

Cons:

Darkened my teeth! and also my skin...I thought this would be a great side effect if it looked like a tan but it my skin looks almost a dirty grey on it

This is my morning skin routine; 1; 2 glasses of water first thing every morning with a dash of lemon with the tetralysal tablet 2. Green people organic face wash 3. Panoxyl ( 2.5 % benzoyl peroxide) 4. Liz Earle Organic face cream with spf 15 5. Boots no 5 concealer in cream form 6. Smile, go out and face the world and pretend I have great skin This is my night skin routine; 1. Wash as above 2. Differin cream 3. Dream about great skin!
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January 6, 2007

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Been taking 2000mg a day for 2weeks. Cleared up my cystic acne. Now Im just left with red spots. Taking tetracycline with RetinA and clindamycin.

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The only problem I have is my stomach. Been getting stomach pains and nausea.

When I was 19 I developed severe cystic acne.Went to the dermatologist and was prescribed erythromycin(oral and Topical) with retinA. Face cleared in 6 months.3 to clear the acne 3 to clear and peel the red spots.Face was completely clear. Stayed on the erythromycin for 6 more months.Face stayed clear except for the occasional pimple but no severe breakouts. Now Im 32 and developed severe cystic acne again.Im now immune to erythromycin so I was prescribed tetracyline and in two weeks my cysts are completely gone.Im taking 2000mg a day for one more week than I will be taking 1000mg a day.
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December 1, 2006

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it helped clear up any red pimples with pus in them

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didn't help with blackheads or whiteheads which is what i suffer mostly from...

I think this stuff would be great for someone with lots of smaller, red pimples, but it doesn't work on white bumps or blackheads...
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October 6, 2006
I started using tetracycline about two years ago(I had been using dianette since the age of 14)after my acne flared up quite severly. It was prescribed to me by a dermatologist and worked extremely quickly. However after a month or two of finishing the prescription my acne flared up to the worst it has ever been. I am now back on tetracycline aswell as the dianette for the last two months. There has been a slight improvement in my acne but it worked alot quicker the first time...I know feel once I finish the prescription again it will flare up like before...For the last few months self confidence is at an all time low and I do not go out as much anymore because of my acne .It was my 21st recently and I wouldnt allow anyone to take pictures of me at my party...Things can only get better right??:)
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