Doxycycline (Antibiotic) Reviews

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Common brand names: Vibramycin

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Steve, UK
Mar 23rd, 2005
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Ive tired Doxy and noticed no change at all.

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Josh, WA
Mar 22nd, 2005
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I have only been on this for a couple of days (2) but I can start to see some results already. I had a few cysts on my face that were there before starting doxy (was on tetracycline before), and those are slowly going away. However, I would normally have had several new spots developing, both on my face and shoulders, by now. That is not happening.

As for the side-effects... well, not much really. Medicine impacts people differently. It makes me feel a little bit queasy for just a few minutes, but I don't tend to take it with food (absorbtion is better if you can tolerate it on an empty stomach). I would say that is worth it if it continues to work well.

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Kelly, Nashville
Mar 18th, 2005
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This stuff works okay but you MUST stick with it!! You cant like skip a day or something or it will never ever get better. The dermatoligist put me on a one-a-day 100mg thing and it didnt do too much, but it still helped a little. I don't think it is worth 30 bucks though.

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Kathy, New York
Mar 18th, 2005
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I've been taking it for 8 days now and, although it hasn't upset my stomach, it also hasn't done a thine to improve my situation. I still continue to break out in large cysts - my chin is killing me and I feel very itchy. I don't feel it's doing anything to kill the bacteria or infection. I'm going back to the dermatologist today.

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crystal, CA
Mar 14th, 2005
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COME ON PEOPLE! this stuff really works! i had all mi acne taken away! and no i can finally get a man! i have used this for 6 months and i have met someone spaecial already! before i had not chance cause of my acne! it really works
its also affordable! i luv this stuff!

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Peter, nottingham, UK
Mar 10th, 2005
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Amazing for clearing up skin. Skin had been very bad for three months. Acne and extremely dry around chin and upper lip. Cleared up within 24 hours taking 100 mg capsule.
Was also using antbiotic facewash (King of Shaves). Spots went, skin far smoother, no longer flaky.
was careful not have any multi vitamins, B vits, iron supplements, Vit A and D caps. Also, as usual, have only have Yoghurt, never milk.
Side-effects:extremely tired at times, forgetful, paranoid.

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Anonymous
Mar 8th, 2005
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Been on doxycycline for 7 weeks now. I had cystic acne all over my shoulders and face but it was by far worse on my shoulders. Derm has me on 2 100mg per day and I wash my back w/ brevoxyl creamy wash. Now I have no cysts on my back or face. My derm wanted me on accutane, but I currently have no insurance so that was not an option. I would recommend doxycycline, especially if you are unable to go on accutane.

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Anonymous, MA
Mar 3rd, 2005
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Been on it for two weeks and have barely seen any results. Zit don't form white heads but new ones still show up.

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Gemima, USA
Feb 24th, 2005
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This stuff worked for me, but it made me sooooooooo sick..I had to give it up..the acne returned, but it hasn't been as bad as before. The Retin A i feel didn't do too much, I stopped the Retin A long before the Doxy and there was not much change. The topical solution, Cleocine-T, I feel did a lot for my skin, but the smell was awful, and I really hesitant of putting that on my face.

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EM, NC
Feb 22nd, 2005
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I have been on this med for now 10 weeks, and it has not done a thing. Sometimes my breakouts want be as bad, but it isnt worth it. I am still looking for something great, I know I will find it

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