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Tetracycline

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Other Names: Tetralysal   Sumycin   Ornacycline   Achromycin   Topicycline
Tetracycline (International Nonproprietary Name) is a broad-spectrum polyketide antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces genus of Actinobacteria, indicated for use against many bacterial infections. It is a protein synthesis inhibitor. It is commonly used to treat Acne vulgaris today, and,... Read more on Wikipedia

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tetracycline for acne when I was in high school (a long...
04/21/2013
I took tetracycline for acne when I was in high school (a long ...so. My dermatologist had me stop taking it, and it's been on my allergy list ever since. So, IMHO, you should probably not use it a...  (from boards.straightdope.com)  Read full post
given me tetracycline anti biotics for my acne which I know...
03/12/2013
Also... my doctor has given me tetracycline anti biotics for my acne which I know aren't safe in pregnancy. However, he said they will be fine to take until I start my...  (from www.fertilityfriends.co.uk)  Read full post
started using tetracycline for acne and I think I switched...
01/04/2013
...term antibiotic use for acne (minocycline/tetracycline) Around 2004, I started using tetracycline for acne and I think I ...it when I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism). I've read a little...  (from forums.phoenixrising.me)  Read full post
was on tetracycline for acne back in my teens. I regret it....
01/14/2013
I was on tetracycline for acne back in my teens. I regret it. My acne was not that bad, and I could have ...of junk food in the quest to put on weight. It was around this...  (from forums.phoenixrising.me)  Read full post
given tetracycline......I took amoxicillan for a sinus...
...and was usually given tetracycline......I took amoxicillan for a sinus infection...you really should go...  (from www.healthexpertadvice.org)  Read full post
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took tetracycline for acne. I'm assuming its form the same...
08/08/2012
i took tetracycline for acne. I'm assuming its form ...nothing for my ms but did clear up the acne Jen...  (from www.mombu.com)  Read full post
well? When I took tetracycline for my acne it would make me...
07/04/2012
Can you have it with dairy as well? When I took tetracycline for my acne it would make me...  (from www.thinnertimesforum.com)  Read full post
I tried taking tetracycline for my acne, but I didn't find...
11/21/2012
...particular drug, and my doctor didn't recommend it. For a brief period I tried taking tetracycline for my acne, but I didn't find it helped very much. Eventually I found topical...  (from forums.govteen.com)  Read full post
tetracycline family. Some dermatologists will prescribe...
...antibiotics than the tetracycline family. Some dermatologists ...azithromycin or erythromycin for serious skin problems. Those drugs ...minocycline and doxycycline for my skin problems. Th...  (from tinnitussupport92262.yuku.com)  Read full post
took tetracycline for acne when I was a kid, it worked okay...
05/16/2013
I took tetracycline for acne when I was a kid, it worked okay for me, wasn't great but helped a ...sees Dr. Amiss for her rosacea. She has tried a...  (from www.kidsinvictoria.com)  Read full post