Tetracycline and Pimples

Tetracycline and pimples are a common combination because tetracycline is the most prescribed antibiotic to treat acne. It can be taken orally or applied as a cream.

Before a doctor prescribes you tetracycline, he will ask about your allergies and advise as to the pros and cons of using an antibiotic like tetracycline.

If tetracycline is prescribed for you, it is important to let the doctor know if you are taking any other medication or applying any other creams to help your acne because they may potentially react with tetracycline causing your pimples to get worse.

Even if your acne starts to clear up within a few days of using tetracycline, you must continue and complete the entire treatment cycle. Otherwise, your acne may return. Be aweare that it may take 4 - 6 weeks before an improvement is seen. If there is no improvement, or the condition gets any worse in this time period, then it's time for another visit to your doctor and he may change your antibiotic prescription.