Doxycycline (Antibiotic) Reviews

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Lisa, Royal Oak, MI May 6th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Doesn't have many side effects if you take it with food Cons: Doesn't really work Bottom Line: I've been on doxycycline for a LONG time, and it has made my acne go from horrific to acceptable, but it hasn't done much else, and I'm trying something new now. Recommended: No Price Paid: 7.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Laura, San Diego,CA May 5th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared up my face almost completely within only 1 week, starts working very fast! Cons: After 3 wks I started noticing a sensitivity to heat and cold in my hands and feet, like pins and needles. When cold wind would come up, it felt like rain on my hands, in the shower my feet and hands would burn. I found out it was an allergic reactio Bottom Line: I would definitely reccomend it, but beware of any allergic reactions...the side effects (like sensitivity to sunlight) didn't start occuring until I was on the medication for a little while. Very important to drink lots of water and don't take it on an empty stomach. If it makes you feel nauseous then I would reccomend buying yogurt like Bio-K or dan actives, the good bacteria in them helps replace the stuff you need that the antibiotic kills. Recommended: Yes Usage: Laura has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Stefan, London May 4th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works for a few months, can be totally clear for weeks at a time. Cons: Stops working eventually, and the acne comes back suddenly and with a vengence. Made the skin from my neck upwards much darker. Bottom Line: While it works, it's good. But it did make the skin from my neck upwards much darker. I don't know if that's photosensitivity or what, but when I'm topless, my body is a pale yellow/beige colour, but my neck is this dark, slightly reddish colour. It's actually really unpleasant. It actually looks like a make-up line. I would recommend this only as an interim medication, not for extended use. Two or three months at the maximum. Recommended: Yes Usage: Stefan has used this item for a few months. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jing, Philippines May 2nd, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared me up in 3 weeks Cheap and just has to be taken once a day Cons: None, I guess I have a tough stomach. I never had problems with nausea and the likes Eliminating milk from my diet caused constipation Bottom Line: Give this a try. I was hesitant to take oral antibiotics at first, but my derma convinced in the end. I'll be on it for two months. For the first two weeks, i took two 100mg dosage. Then it was tapered off to just once a day. The acne therapy she designed for is a two-month Doxy maintenance and when I'm clear already, we'll switch to topical antibiotics. RIght now, I am also using 0.01% tretinoin at night and 10% AHA lotion in the morning. Now, I am not only clear but my pores are less noticeable too. I have oily skin hence I have not experienced terrible dryness and painful peeling from Tret and AHA. I am happy with DOxy and I just hope the effects won't be reversed when I get off it. Recommended: Yes Usage: Jing has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 7.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Steve, River Edge, NJ May 2nd, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared up most of my pimples in a two weeks. Only one a day, 100mg. Cons: Everyday except one I've had stomach issues, your basic diarrhea. The only day I didn't have watery stools the day after I had brown rice. Perhaps brown rice is the key. Bottom Line: It works but great it is a trade off with stomach issues. I take probiotics and still get rrhea. Doryx is supposed to better on the stomach than Monodox but its only slightly. I don't like that a possible side effect is darkening of your teeth --I'll monitor that closely as that's a trade off I do not want. I tried this after the natural route which didn't work for me. Recommended: Yes Usage: Steve has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 40.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Anonymous, Az Apr 29th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Within days I saw a durastic difference, at this point all of my cystic acne is completely gone. Cons: None, really. Bottom Line: I first tried a different antibiotic that gave me terrible side effects so I was very cautious about trying a new pill, but for me Doxycycline has really worked wonders. When I started taking the pills my cheeks, chin, and forehead were covered in cystic acne and within one week the severity had gone down considerably, and now two months later I haven't had a single cystic outbreak. If Doxycycline gives you bad side effects, try a different antibiotic! The same routine doesn't always work for everyone, but try all your options before you give up or move on to more dramatic means. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 27.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Whitney, Texas Apr 28th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I haven't really noticed a big different, maybe fewer deep pimples. Cons: Makes me really sick if not taken with food, but isn't absorbed by the body as well with food. Just kind of annoying to have to remember to take it after meal. Bottom Line: Really haven't noticed that much of a difference. I feel like there are better products out there. Maybe I will give it a little longer. Recommended: No Usage: Whitney has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 8.50 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Allegra, England Apr 28th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Reduced redness.Slowly spots are going...not completely gone yet! Cons: Sensitive to sunlight.Must take it with yogurt or food and lots of water!!! Upset my stomach at first but then it's settled down. Bottom Line: I'm going use up my prescription (1 month) and go back for more if it's working well. I'm only on 100mg a day though. It seems to be less harsh than Ethromycin. Recommended: Yes Usage: Allegra has used this item for a few weeks. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Anonymous Apr 27th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It kind of started to work at first Cons: I was on it for a little over a month and I really saw no change. Having to change around my morning breakfast routine just to take the pill at a time when it would get absorbed properly was annoying...plus, it is very expensive. Bottom Line: I stopped using it because I was seeing no results and it was very expensive. Plus, I don't like the thought of being on antibiotics for prolonged periods of time. Recommended: No Price Paid: 55.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Holly, Brisbane Apr 26th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: clear beautiful almost porcelin skin, cheap as chips Cons: acne comes back a couple of months after being of doryx Bottom Line: i was on doryx for about a year and a half and i was so so happy with the results, i had terrible acne and this sure did fix it. i had smooth skin and suffered no side effects. then i went off doryx and it all came back ten times worse and my doctor prescribed me the oral contraceptive and acne treatment, dian 35. now this just made me six kilos heavier, depressed and made my acne worse. so now i have been back on doryx for almost a week and i can already see a significant improvement in my skin. i would definately recomend this if you have severe acne like me Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 9.50 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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