Doc seems to think its safe but I'm not sure. The possibility of long term side effects is what I'm worried about.
I appreciate any feedback. Thanks
2006-10-29 11:54:14 · 4 answers · asked by Ryan E 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Hello
It's not unheard of for doctors to prescribe continuing doses of antibiotic. However, this does not mean it's risk-free. The user who commented on taking in Yogurt to offset the long-term impact on the 'good' bacteria is correct. There are other changes that can be made too. Drink plenty of water, check liver and kidney functions regularly via blood count and possibly urinalysis.
Most importatnt, though, find/stay with a doctor you trust. It sound like you are not comfortable with the doctor's direction here. This can cause stress to you, which can aggravate your condition, as well it can cause you to be less likely to follow the regimen, which can also result in an unfavorable outcome.
I will share an acne tip, for my 2cents :-) A product that I recommend is Acnomel. It's not a daily cleaner, but a spot treatment. It works great! If your local drug store does not carry it, ask the pharmacist and he/she can order it. It's inexpensive and lasts a relatively long time.
Another option is to ask about a topical antibiotic, which may be less troublesome.
Good luck :-)
2006-11-04 20:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by MyAnswer4U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 20:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.
Holistic Acne Treatment Guide?
2016-05-15 21:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOO!!! Ryan it`s not safe at all!believe me I was a victim of it,it can kill ur white blood cell,my mom can tell u the bad side effect all along,I almost be sent to hospital in June 2006 because I had been taking it since May of 2005 I stopped it at Sept 2005 ,at that time I didn`t feel anything wrong,and the antibiotic seemed work pretty fine then I changed another kind of medicine called Viaminate according to Doc,then I had to stop ,because it had loads of side effect as well..it almost march 2006,and I just had a few spot on my head,childishly I thought my acne are gonna disppear,but after a week,everything went back,and wrose then before I was so scared so I went back to antibiotics again ,but this time tetracycline didn`t work at all so I used minocycline hydrochloride which is ten times strong and much more expensive then normal tetracycline,yeah it worked I took it for 3 months until June,then some happened I had no energy at all ,my brain always dizzy that I can`t even concentrate myself at class,until on day I fainted...I have s friend in the USA used one kind of tetracycline and ended up in hospital she went back to her Doc ,the Doc simplely changed another kind of tetracycline to her,thank god she didn`t believe in the Doc anymore,Ryan the Doc doesn`t know a **** about our condition at all, all they know is what they learned on the book and get kick back from medi factory,they never had this kind of condition ,how would they know what is really happening?! lol oh about my story is that after june I start take chinese herb,since I live in china,I found the best chinese herb Doc in my province and again it works at first few weeks,but it doesn`t have any side effects,and now I did alot of research I found out why I have acne hehe I`m happy ,and I`m on the right way ,my acne r fading away and I`m not sleepy at all,I got alot of energy and better tone on my face,:) if u got any question I`m here to help!!!! :D ,and the one more thing don`t believe the people who tell the acne is gonna leave when u grow up with the time(well it is true for a few people),ur life is way too short for fighting with it,but anyway be happy and believe in god :)
Sharity(lovingmclaren@hotmail.com)
P.S. I `ve suffered from severe acne for holy 5 years
2006-10-29 16:00:30 · answer #4 · answered by Sharity 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many teens are taking long term antibiotics in low doses for acne. It seems to work, and my young family members are not showing any adverse effects. Several different dermatologists have prescribed this regimen in addition to prescription creams and soaps.
2006-10-29 11:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by dekkfm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,it is not safe to use antibiotics long term.There are good and bad bacteria however,antibiotics do no discriminate,they kill off everything.Acidophilus contained in Yoghurt will help put back the good bacteria necessary for a healthy stomach.
2006-10-29 12:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you take them as directed and under a doctor's supervision you'll be OK. The danger of antibiotics is when you stop taking before you finish the prescribed dose and then take again-they lose their effectiveness but only in relation to virus caused illnesses for if the virus is not totally killed in your bodys when you stop taking the antibiotics the virus will then have time to adapt itself (change) so when you take antibiotics again they will not be effective--this does not happen in bacteria related use for bateria does not change to adjust itself to the antibiotics
2006-10-29 12:12:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-04 10:37:20 · answer #8 · answered by Deb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good diet can have a reverse effect on acne. Wholesome foods, no junk.
2006-10-29 12:03:58 · answer #9 · answered by jammer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have badly harsh acne on your face or on your neck then you must attempt Walden' program
2016-06-05 19:22:29 · answer #10 · answered by abang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋