Purbac, Is It Safe As An Acne Treatment?
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My son has just turned 13 and has developed, what I thought, were only zits on his forehead, however our family doctor says he is developing Acne and has prescribed Purbac. I am a little concerned as I do not like anti-biotics...does anyone have any info or side effects of this drug?

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How long can i use purbac continiously for acne?

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Re: Andre (# 5)

can i take one purbac single strengh tablet a day for my skin maintenance

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Re: Leela (# 31)

Agreed, sugar and dairy.

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Re: Dr Erlacher (# 20)

Sugar in chocolate causes acne so yes a chocolate can cause pimples. Same applies for sugar laden drinks and food. Dairy products can also affect your skin. I have found that these have affected my skin for the past 30 years but it may differ for yours. Fresh air, a little sun and lots of drinking water helps the skin.

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Re: Dr Erlacher (# 20)

Could be the dairy and sugar not choc itself. I always have a breakout after consuming chocolate

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Hi. I am on purbac for my acne. Can it work? After all the things I have tried I am just hesitant to try anything else. I have cystic acne, very oily skin and really bad scaring.

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Hi. I'm 33 years old and my doctor prescribed Purbac for my acne. Will it help treat the acne on my back?

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did anyone get back to you on this as I have been taking it for 3 days now and my skin is very ichy...was red the second day but that is going away, the itchiness is getting worse though and Im worrying I might be having a allergic reaction or something.

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hey am 25 years old and hv dark brown marks on my forehead and chin
is it okay for me to use purbac th
I really need help can't go out ,or to work. people always state at me and it's kinda boring

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I was advised to use it for 6months thn acne won't come back but if you use it for 2month sure they will pop out once more.

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Hi Carol, my doctor also prescribed me purbac to repeat three times that will make six months. How is your skin after six months treatment? Acne did not return? I don't like the idea to be on antibiotics for long.

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Well my doctor put me on purbac for 6months n my skin cleared well, I took 2 tablets per day daily........

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Same with me. Ive been taking it for about two weeks. My doctor says in the begining it gets worse before it gets better. Not going to lie. I am not sure If I like that. However my family sugguest I dont quit and finish my course

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Why does my ane return when I stop using purbac?? I can't live off it forever

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no

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Agree. Chocolate does not cause acne - old wive's tale.

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Theresa, the reason why you are experiencing blurry vision whilst using Accutane is because this medication causes dry eye...Accutane can actually interfere with the tear film that covers the cornea.

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I went on Purbac Tablets for about 6 months for Adult acne. I had big cysts on my forehead and chin area. I am 36 yrs. When i stopped my skin was BEAUTIFULLY clear for about 4 months then i slowly started breaking out again. Big cysts on my forehead...I am now back on Purbac again...wondering if it really does help in the Long Run.

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Hey me and my sis started, using purbac 480mg twice a day, both of us are experiencing what feels like burning skin, and hers itches. Aproximately how long do you think this will last??? We've only been using it for under a week and can't sleep due to the irritation. Mines particularly irritating around the eyes

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Hi I am 36 years old and struggling with mild acne and are currantly on accutane for 2 months now but find thats its affecting my eye sight it makes it blurry how long after i stop accutane can i use burbac? and for how long can i use it without it affecting my body?

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