This stuff works better for me than any other antibiotic ive tried. This is probably due to the fact that not only is doxy a broad spectrum antibiotic, it has anti-inflammatory action as well. My breakouts have become much less frequent, and the ones I do get are small, not inflamed, and heal quickly. Overall, doxy has given me clear skin. It took about 3-4 weeks to notice a significant improvement. Recently I stopped taking it for over week because I ran out of my prescription - the acne came back pretty badly - cysts and whiteheads every day. Thankfully I got another prescription for doxy - within 3 days the swelling disappeared and I haven't gotten any new breakouts since - almost completely clear. Miraculous.

As far as stomach issues - you are all right, DO NOT TAKE THIS ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. You are also supposed to avoid taking it with dairy, as this inhibits its absorbtion. I think it's best to take it with a small meal - a small sandwich or some toast, not thanksgiving dinner. Particularly if you are just starting out, its in your best interest to take it with light, plain food just in case it makes you feel ill. As long as I take it with a little food, I feel absolutely fine. No problems at all.

Okay, sun issues. This has been better and worse at different times, but overall, THIS STUFF MAKES YOU EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO THE SUN. Do not ignore the warning from your doctor - use sunscreen if you are going to be exposed to any sun. Even on a sunny day in the winter. I have had some really horrible, peely sunburns on doxy. So bad that the skin on my face cracked and started bleeding. Sunscreen will pretty much solve this problem though.

Before you buy Doxycycline consider this: CVS pharmacy sells it for 49.99$ (100mg, 60 capsules). Farmer Jack pharmacy sells it for 11.50$ !!!!! I could not believe the rip-off. So happy I called around for the best price. Kroger pharmacy, as far as I remember, has it for 13.00$, and all local hospitals' pharmacies have it for a low price - around 14.00$. Be a smart shopper - check the prices first!

i was on this for six months... it did nothing but make my face red and burnt... dont waist your time with this stuff... its useless

i'm 27 and have had acne since 16 yrs old. Been taking doxy for about 3 weeks now..........so far its really clearing my skin. no side effects either. i have moderate acne and everday woke up to a few pimples but now i get one or two in a week.
lets see what happens in the future. i took minocycline before and that worked well in the begining but a couple months later my acne came back and minocycline gave me dark spots.
best thing to reduce dark spots (hyperpigemtation) is 1000mg of vitamin C.
also cut a lemon and put in the fridge for a day then use it just on the spot.
tea tree oil works wonders to dry out pimples.
these things work great for me.. i tried apple cider vinegar ...didnt do much.
picking pimples isnt a good idea...although we have to sometimes....just pick the right ones :)
DIe acne DIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it will pass one day.........

Like many other medications my acne started to clear up I got completely stoked started thinking yes I finally found something that works and just as quickly as it started to go away it came back. I'm starting to think my dermitalogist just enjoys yanking my chain to keep his checkbook padded.

Used this for two months, along with Tazorac both morning's and evenings, and Triaz for a cleanser. I would say that I had mild-moderate acne before--just that I scar easily--and this combination worked very well for me. At first my face was tender and burnt, but it has adapted pretty well. Now it's just super oily, which I didn't have a problem with before. Overall I've had a rewarding experience.

Never cleared me up completely, and now three months later it's back full force. No worse, but no better. *sigh* Back to the drawing board..

hey guyz i suffa from moderate acne and my doctor prescribed me these tablets last yr January, 2005... it cleared my acne within the 3rd repeat and i was soo happy,i started 2 get noacne at all and could wear makeup weneva i wanted knowing that i would never get a zit but then in September that very same year, i started to get these small bumps underneath my skin, like wen i stretched the skin i culd c these bumps, anyway it didnt bother me cuz they were not red zits, but then in november i started to get my acne again and worser, i had to spend christmas and new years with an ugly face, i could say i was depressed, i would cry every day.. NOw 2006 i have control over my acne... i use clearasil deep pore gel wash, along with 100% pure aloe vera morning & nite, with a ten 0 six facial scrub once a wk also containing aloe vera... i just have some pimples on my chin but will hopefully soon clear up, since i have only been using the aloe vera for 2 wks now... i bought the clearsil face wash wen my acne came back so yerrr i feeel alot happier than in Decemeber,,, remember guyz keep hoping, luv ya all, and i know how u feel

i have been using this produc for a week now bt i already think that i have seen some improvements or it might just be my imagination?

just as worthless as minocycline. Been on it for 3 monhs now, saw a small change first 2 months but now theres nothing. Sick of this,