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Below are Tetracycline reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 7 ratings/reviews, Tetracycline has an overall score of 5.57. The effectiveness score is 6 and the side effect score is 7.43. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence. | | Tetracycline review by 36 year old female patient | | | Rating |
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| Effectiveness: | | Marginally Effective |
| Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | acne |
| Dosage & duration: | | one tablet twice a day taken until problem cleared for the period of 6 months |
| Other conditions: | | iron dificiency |
| Other drugs taken: | | iron supplements | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | cleared bacteria on skin slightly |
| Side effects: | | stomach pains sickness |
| Comments: | | tetracycline is a antibiotic and a hormone used to control infections and regulate hormonal imbalances. |
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| | Tetracycline review by 53 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Moderately Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | rosacea |
| Dosage & duration: | | 250 mgs taken 2x daily for the period of 2 years |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | premarin | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I do still see reduction in the papules but the redness is still there. In fact, I am wondering if I am developing an immunity because the redness seems to be worsening. Also my skin seems to be getting more sensitive n general. |
| Side effects: | | No side effects but the timing is combersome because you have to take the drug on an empty stomach. |
| Comments: | | 250 mgs twice a day on an empty stomach for reduction of redness and papules of rosacea. |
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| | Tetracycline review by 15 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Moderately Effective |
| Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Acne |
| Dosage & duration: | | 250 mg taken 3 x day for the period of 1 year |
| Other conditions: | | acne |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | This did help clear acne infections and helped skin somewhat improve |
| Side effects: | | The side effects included sun sensitivity, upset stomach, tiredness |
| Comments: | | I was put on this medication by my pediatrician and, unfortunately, I think he did a poor job of following up on my treatment. I think that antibiotics are too strong a treatment for acne. |
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| | Tetracycline review by 49 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Moderately Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | acne |
| Dosage & duration: | | 50mg/day taken daily for the period of 3 mos. |
| Other conditions: | | na |
| Other drugs taken: | | na | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | My rosacia and acne were improved 60% by the drug but I believe that the Murad Skin Care line for acne helped more than the drug. I used both daily, first the drug for 3 mo. then the Murad for 3 mo. The Murad appeared to help more without any negative side effects. My skin on the drug was very sensitive to sunlight but not with the Murad treatment. |
| Side effects: | | I did get a yeast infection with the drug and increased sensitivity to sunlight. I did not get either negative side effects with the Murad skin care treatment line. |
| Comments: | | I was to use the drug daily for a period of 3 mo. |
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| | Tetracycline review by 39 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | rosacea |
| Dosage & duration: | | 2mg taken twice daily for the period of 3 months |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Pustules disappeared and the redness diminished |
| Side effects: | | None |
| Comments: | | I took the antibiotic twice daily on an empty stomach to treat grade 5 rosacea. Although I still get the odd pustule one week prior to menstruation, I do at least generally now have a clear complexion. My face is still rather rosie - most people think I look healthy! Sleep, or rather lack of it, seems to affect the condition too. Before taking the tablets I had at least half a dozen spots on each cheek all of the tim. |
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| | Tetracycline review by 39 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Ineffective |
| Side effects: | | Extremely Severe Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | acne-I was 22 yrs old when I took it |
| Dosage & duration: | | cannot remember (dosage frequency: 2 times a day) for the period of 10 DAYS |
| Other conditions: | | NONE |
| Other drugs taken: | | NONE | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I started with headaches on the 9th day of taking the medication. I eventually needed 2 yrs of spinal taps to reduce the fluid build on in my spinal cord which was putty pressure on my brain. |
| Side effects: | | none see above |
| Comments: | | The Doctors told me this is a very rare side effect but it ruined my life for over two years. |
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| | Tetracycline review by 42 year old male patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Razor Bumps |
| Dosage & duration: | | Once per day, rub onto the skin (dosage frequency: once per day) for the period of 9 months |
| Other conditions: | | None |
| Other drugs taken: | | None | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | The product took great care of my razor bumps. If I applied it at night, I was clear by the morning. I only stopped taking it as the condition itself lessened. |
| Side effects: | | None |
| Comments: | | I would apply it to my skin, after washing, either at night (best time), or in the morning. I would also use a good spf to protect my skin from sun in the day |
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