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Doxycycline (Antibiotic) Reviews
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Anonymous from Chicago
January 5, 2012
| Pros | -Cleared up acne -After I discontinued use the acne stayed away -Tiny pill |
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| Cons | -Made me feel sick to my stomach -The pill is very strong (100 mg) and it actually got lodged in my throat and I got pill esophagitis from it. Basically, it kind of burned the lining of my esophagus and made it excruciating to eat or drink for a week and a half. (The pill is tiny, I just have the worst luck in the world...) -Slow to work |
| Bottom line | When I got prescribed this it was because I was having really painful cystic acne on my chin. It took about a month for the pills to work but once they did I was so happy. I was given four months of refills but after two months I stopped taking it because my acne was gone. This isn't recommended but my acne never came back. Sure, I get a pimple every now and again, but no more cystic acne and I spend 90% of the time acne free. I would recommend eating a slice of bread or something of that nature before taking the pill because it made my stomach very upset to the point where I was on my knees in front of the toilet about a half hour after taking the pill (before I learned the bread trick), and I have a strong stomach. Try not to eat or drink dairy two hours before or after taking the pill because lactose hinders the abilities of the pill. Also, make sure that you drink a whole glass of water when you take this pill because, like I mentioned, it once got lodged in my throat and that was a horrible experience that could have been avoided if I had just had more water with it. I know that it sounds like a lot of trouble to go through for such a tiny pill but I can honestly say, despite all the turmoil that I went through, I would do it all over again because I know that the result is the flawless skin that I have today. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $40.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
TheSwan from Singapore
January 3, 2012
| Pros | 1. Works fast. 2. Easy to administer. |
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| Cons | 1. Possible side effects. 2. Only a short to medium term solution. |
| Bottom line | Doxycycline works for me. It took only two weeks on a 100mg dose (2x a day) to dramatically clear my face up. There are occasional pimples now, but it is so much better than before. Antibiotics might only a short term solution as the bacteria will return once you stop taking them, but the prescription period can serve as a window, a break from the agony of acne. Also during this time one can try other treatments such as AHA/BHA, and if the pores are nicely exfoliated by the time you finish the course, the acne might not return with a vengeance. For those still struggling with various treatments: keep at it! It is as true as it is cliched that different things work for different people. I've tried honey masks, changing my diet, azelaic acid, lymecycline, Differin - all to no effect. Thankfully Docycline still works for me. Thanks be to God. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $40.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Frank from queens ny
December 30, 2011
| Pros | - Gradually clears up acne - reduces redness and pimple size - very inexpensive - easy usage |
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| Cons | - takes a long time to see results - doesn't completely clear acne - makes skin sensitive to ultraviolet light |
| Bottom line | This pill does clear up most acne in time. I have been taking one pill a day for 6 weeks and about half of my acne has been cleared on my face, chest, back, and shoulders. My dermatologist said to wait 3 more weeks before seeing full results. The redness and size of my pimples has decreased as well. It does take a while to see results so you must have patience. Unfortunately I can't use this pill in the summer because of the sun sensitvitey and I am not spending my days hiding under an umbrella. All in all, this pill has work rather well for me but results vary for everyone and therefore if I were you, I'd give this perscripiton a try. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous
December 23, 2011
| Pros | Works amazing ! i saw a difference on the first day ! but it took about a week for all my blemishes to clear |
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| Cons | feel sick if not taken with food need to use sunsceeen on face! apparently you break out after you stop taking it |
| Bottom line | it works incredible , but you have got to sit up or be up for 2 hours you can not lye down ! wear sun screen or you will get pigments (brown sun marks on your face) take food before you take the pill other then that it works extremley well , works really fast worth a try ! works for most people and i suggest you get your doctor to also perscribe a benzac wash ! my doctor perscribed the benzac was also and the doxycycline also for $28 alltogether but $3 for a perscription 90 days of doxycycline |
| Price paid | $3.00 |
Anonymous
December 22, 2011
| Pros | Non |
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| Cons | Didn't work, wasted 12 weeks on this not one improvement my skin got worse if anything |
| Bottom line | I know when you get prescribed a new antibiotic you go and research it and pray for it to be well reviewed and complimented, sadly doxy didn't work for me, however there is nothing to say it won't work for you, everyones different so try it out and don't let negative reviews put you down because you will never know until you try, end of |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Anonymous
December 14, 2011
| Pros | Works well when you find the correct dosage. |
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| Cons | Acne may return within weeks after you stop taking it. |
| Bottom line | If your insurance can handle it, this can be a cheap way of keeping your acne off your face. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous from Birmingham, AL
December 13, 2011
| Pros | - Clear up skin FAST |
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| Cons | - Nausea if not taken with medication - Break out like crazy if you stop taking it |
| Bottom line | SO worth it, only $8 with insurance. You most definitely will get sick if you take it without eating, and you will break out with acne really bad if you stop taking it. Also, I would sometimes still get cystic acne around time for my period to begin. But all in all, doxycycline has been the BEST acne medication I've ever used. Also, I wash with Johnson and Johnson's Purpose facewash and exfoliate with Johnson and Johnson's Clean and Clear. Both are GREAT! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $7.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Meagan from Canada
December 9, 2011
| Pros | Cleared up acne fast Started working right away, within a week |
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| Cons | nauseous when taken on an empty stomach sun sensitvity occasional yeast infections |
| Bottom line | Doxy works really great! I am worried about antibiotic resistance, but don't want to get off this drug, and my Dr. says I can stay on it for years. Hopefully that isn't the case. You must take this with food, and I've found I can take it within 1 - 1.5 hours of eating as well. But you must have something in your stomach or you will feel sick. Stay away from diary for the meal you're taking it with. I have moderate adult acne with sensitive skin, mainly around my chin. I've tried minocycline (took awhile to work). It cleared up my skin, but then I foolishly went off it, and thought I could maintain healthy skin with just chemical peels, and my acne came back full force 3 months later. I went on Doxy last June and love it. It seems to be the only thing that works for me. Now I wash every night with Obagi cleanser, use bp about once every two weeks, and apply Alyria Step 2 exfoliating cream right before bed. Alyria is a light glycolic acid exfoliant that is awesome for getting rid of acne scarring. Now I don't even need to go for regular light chemical peels - only about every 6 months. I have also tried laser treatment, but after one $$$ (!) treatment, I had recurring cold sores that I couldn't get rid of without a long course of Zovirax. (lasers stimulate the herpes virus - so beware!!). For those of you out there with acne, be patient! There are things that work. Doxy + exfoliating is one of them that worked really well for me. Cheers |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $30.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Jillee from Kent, WA
December 8, 2011
| Pros | -Improved complexion -Decrease of acne |
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| Cons | -Chest pain if not enough water is drank -Stomachache if taken without food |
| Bottom line | I was prescribed 100mg twice daily of Doxycycline for an infection. At the time I didn't know it was also an alternative use towards acne prevention until I looked in the mirror and noticed a lot of my pimples (that usually took ages to disappear) were gone within 3 days of treatment. There are signs of dry skin, so I apply a moisturizer before bed. Also maintaining a water-diet while on the treatment will also aid in dry skin. A lot has been spoken about stomach problems; I took as many precautionary steps towards preventing it, and one of the key tips is to buy a probiotic (live cultured yogurt or supplements) that have vital bacteria(s)--Bifdobacterium & Lactobacillus. If you're absolutely adamant on pursuing long-term treatment then I press for you to get a probiotic and take alternatively twice a day, 2 hrs before and after. This will replenish your digestion and help prevent diarrhea, stomach upset (which is induced by good bacteria deterioration caused by the antibiotics), and yeast infections. It will also help stabilize your body during the treatment so you don't suffer more serious problems after wards! That said, I'm not a doctor, so please seek advice before taking anything. Also, *eat with food*! If you're vomiting consistently or suffering pain without food, please listen to your body. It's giving you a clear message. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $11.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
JennM from Philadelphia, PA
December 6, 2011
| Cons | Hard on stomach, no difference in acne, moodiness |
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| Bottom line | I used this product for a month because I was allergic to sulfa (Which unfortunately had started to help me). I see no difference in my skin. It got worse (thinking it was going to surface my pimples and then get better)...it never got better. It made me very nauseous and I think it also affected my moods. If you google it in relation to depression it does list examples. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
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