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Common brand names: Akne-Mycin, A/T/S, Emgel Erycette, Eryderm, Erygel, Erymax, Ery-Sol, Erythra-Derm, ETS, Staticin, Theramycin Z, T-Stat, Benzamycin (erythromycin + benzoyl peroxide)

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joseph, england
Jun 28th, 2008
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Pros:clear up spots in a matter of weeks.
Cons:stomach aches and diahrria.
Bottom Line:cleared up spots for a month or 2, and then they came back thick n fast. no long term effects!
stopped taking erythromycin, now on benzoyl peroxide which seems to be good.
Recommended:No
Usage:joseph has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderate
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Dan, Minnesota
Jun 22nd, 2008
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Pros:All you have to do is take a pill and you get rid of those big zits. Lowers the frequency of pimples.
Cons:I still have acne, it only gets rid of some types of acne. I have to use it The Regimend, but I still have intense acne.
Bottom Line:Its good, but so far I have yet to see my face to be clear of acne. If you have as bad acne as I do, this and many other applications/Medications/pills help alot.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Dan has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:severe
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Liz, UK
Jun 18th, 2008
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Pros:The only treatment I have ever used that has worked! I have been using it for 6 weeks and my skin is completely clear apart from the red marks left after over 10 years with acne.
Cons:I am worried that it will stop working and what will happen when i come off it. Gave me a dodgy stomach for a few days but after that it was fine.
Bottom Line:This is the best treatment I have ever used and is definitely worth giving a try. Its free on the nhs so there is nothing to lose and side effects are minimal. Its given me more confidence than I have ever had and now i can see light at the end of the tunnel finally!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Liz has used this item for a few months.
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Cat Cat, UK
Jun 16th, 2008
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Pros:prescribed for an infected insect bite but after a few days, noticed skin had cleared, and also a cartilage piercing infection is clearing
Cons:horrible stomach aches and diarrhea, also chest pains
Bottom Line:as someone who's skin is not too bad and is having bad stomach reactions, i'd say its worth a try but if you experience any problems, leave well alone
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Cat Cat has used this item for about a week.
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James, Ireland
Jun 10th, 2008
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Pros:Using it for 2 weeks,skin much improved no new spots and old ones fading..Great stuff
Cons:Am dreading it becoming ineffective of all the many things Ive tried it is far and away the best..will stop using it soon maybe every few days will be enough
Bottom Line:Well worth a shot even for few months relief
Recommended:Yes
Usage:James has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:20.00
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Anonymous, Scotland
Jun 6th, 2008
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Pros:Works well however I had to wait about 3 months before I saw any real changes
Cons:Seems to work very well for about 8 weeks then I will get a break out again
Bottom Line:Its most definatley better than using nothing. I dont think I will ever be free of spots and when this works it works well enough to enable me to not be paranoid for a few weeks!
Also I have been on 250mg dose for about 2 years and get them on the nhs.
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Michael, Ottawa, Canada
Jun 6th, 2008
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Pros:Works wonders on cystic acne...almost completely cleared my face for about a year. the best oral antibiotic that i ever used
Cons:extreme upset stomach and GI problems are common, I felt sick a lot and both diarehea and constipation and the drug stopped working after about a year.
Bottom Line:i recomend it for anyone who has tried everything but still too scared of accutane. but u will most likely feel a bit sick on this drug.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
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Marwan, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Jun 1st, 2008
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Pros:Working after only a few days. Considerably less redness and acne activity.
Cons:Made me a bit nauseous, but I can deal with it.
Bottom Line:I am worried about long-term use. When I was younger I used tetracycline for a while. As soon as I stopped the acne returned. I imagine it will be the same with this med.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Marwan has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:5.00
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Anonymous, Iowa
May 27th, 2008
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Pros:Sometimes it dried up a couple pimples
Cons:Had to keep it in the fridge, dried out my skin to the point of cracking and bleeding, and after a couple months it no longer would do anything for my pimples
Bottom Line:The cream did nothing for me and hurt my skin in the long run. Try something else.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
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Masey, U.K.
May 15th, 2008
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Pros:After a day of taking the pills both me and my boyfriend could see an improvement in my skin.
Cons:On the second day of taking the pills I started feeling sick, then I started vomiting non stop. I had to go to hospital and be given anti sickness tablets. Felt dreadful for the next day.
Bottom Line:Badly disagreed with me. Adverse reactions are quite common to erythromycin when taken in pill form. Taking antibotics for a long time in pill for is not good for your body either.

However I did see some improvement within just one day, so it might have been great if I hadn't been allergic to it.
Recommended:No
Usage:Masey has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:10.00
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