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Tetracycline for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Achromycin V, Ala-Tet, Actisite, Brodspec Emtet-500 Sumycin 250

Reviews for Tetracycline

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • RRa...
  • October 17, 2020

"Tetralysal caused depression, weight gain, and hair loss for me when I was using it. When I stopped, my period became very light and irregular."

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  • Anonymous
  • May 21, 2022

"I had to stop taking it in week 5 because it caused me persistent headaches. My skin was dried out, but I did not see any substantial changes in my acne. Terrible experience!"

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  • Iri...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • October 16, 2020

"Used for over 5 years. It really worked, unlike others, such as minocycline, Differin, etc."

9 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • ccg...
  • October 9, 2015

"I have been taking tetracycline for a month now, my face and upper back cleared up, but my lower back acne and side acne flared up. I'm not sure why that happened."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 11, 2023

"I had an adult acne breakout, which left me unhappy and self-conscious. After just 3 weeks on medication, my skin completely cleared up. I am very pleased with the outcome."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 29, 2009

"This did not work for my acne."

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