Doxycycline (Antibiotic) Reviews

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Common brand names: Vibramycin

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Anonymous, UK
Aug 24th, 2009
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Pros:None
Cons:Has made my acne worse
Bottom Line:I used to have moderate acne, and 3 weeks ago the doctor prescribed me Doxy and it has made my acne severe and out of control. Not really sure what to do.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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G, Maryland
Aug 22nd, 2009
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Pros:clears up skin in just the first few days.
Cons:must eat food prior to ingesting doxycycline.
Bottom Line:Was prescribed 100mg twice a day, after the second day my skin was clearer and less oily. I've had trouble skin since I was 12. Even after using Accutane, all sorts of prescribed topical creams, herbal vitamins and anything you can think of... I still had trouble skin. Seems like doxycycline has been my only miracle drug. Although I doubt I can stay on this prescription forever but, if need be I will.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:G has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Nik, Va beach va
Aug 20th, 2009
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Pros:Cleared up most acne in a week
Cons:Drys the skin out for the first week then my body gets use to it and none
Bottom Line:It's pretty great. A lot less work then all the other acne treatments iv tryed
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Nik has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Valerie, Houston Tx
Aug 19th, 2009
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Pros:Been using antibiotic for 2 months and has cleared up my cystic acne completely. No skin irritation and no more stomach upset when taken with food.
Cons:Upsets the tummy if u take it on empty stomach
Bottom Line:Have been very pleased with my skin, seen big improvement and all my friends are complementing on how clear my skin looks now.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Valerie has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:25.00
Acne severity:moderate
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S, California, USA
Aug 19th, 2009
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Pros:It worked well after about 2 -3 months, made my skin clear for about a year.
Cons:stops working after a year.
Bottom Line:It's an antibiotic, so you can't depend on it forever. After the effect became uselss for me, I started getting worse acne than ever before or the same before i tried it. i used it along with a topical prescription cream and rosacea facewash, so there are a lot of factors. but it only kept my skin clear for a little while until it stopped working.
Recommended:No
Price Paid:15.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Ashley, DC
Aug 19th, 2009
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Pros:clear my skin in 1-2 month!
Gave me a brighter complexion.
Cons:Did not leave lasting results. Acne came back once i stopped using it.
Bottom Line:THIS IS NOT A QUICK FIX!! taking this requires patience and committment but IT DOES WORK!!!!! Ive taken them twice on two separate occasions. the 2nd time around i consistently took them as prescribed every day, drank 1/2 gallon of water every day(about 8 glasses. they sell the bottles @ walmart), washed my face 3x a day, along with Cetaphil moisturizer and a bleaching cream only on my dark spots, as prescribed by my Dr. After about 5-6 weeks
MY SKIN WAS FLAWLESS!! my coworkers even noticed and i had new found confidence...On the down side, i stopped taking it bc i was told that being on antibiotics too long is bad for your health, and my breakouts returned. HOWEVER, if i had kept up with the rest of my regimine this may not have been the case. Since then i have taken ACCUTANE and the results were NOT as good as Doxycyclene.
I would def. give this another shot, but be prepared to change ur diet along with it!! HEALTHY FOOD, NO SMOKING AND LOTS OF WATER>
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Ashley has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:35.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Zoe, Toronto, Canada
Aug 19th, 2009
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Pros:I haven't used it for long to state any pros, but I have to stay it doesn't cause skin irritation like some products do.
Cons:causes severe skin peeling. It hasn't worked it's magic fast for me.
Bottom Line:I have been using this product now for 5 days now and when I use it there is a slight itching and my skin starts to compress and there is a severe skin peeling. As for helping my acne, my mom keeps saying it is improving but I can hardly say anything. Still I haven't used to long to say it works well or not. I read that you need to use it for at least 2 weeks to see slight improvement and 12 weeks for full effect. I haven't had any stomach upsetting problems. I keep taking it in the morning with my breakfast and I also use the Gel (peroxide). I also eat a bit of yogurt every day (eat yogurt and it will help your stomach). Your stomach keeps getting upset because the antibiotic kills all the good and bad bacteria and the yogurt will provide the bacteria for your stomach again. Also take bottle of Acidophilus 250 mg along with your antibiotic because it will keep the bacteria in your stomach balanced and prevent infection. You don't want all the bacteria in your body gone, you need balan
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Zoe has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:95.00
Acne severity:severe
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Serena, Fort Worth, Texas
Aug 16th, 2009
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Pros:None that I have experienced.
Cons:Horrible stomach pains if I eat anything, Upset stomach with or without eating, Skin got worse three days after taking it, extreme loss of appetite (can't eat without feeling sick or bad stomach pain)
Bottom Line:I think I may stop taking this all together. I have had a severe stomach pains that start 15 minutes after taking the pill. They come and go all day, but are the worst right after taking the pill. I have gotten sick from it with or without eating. When I do eat, I feel sick or stomach pains, so I don't eat more than 1 small meal a day. It's pretty bad when you have to force yourself to eat something.

When I went to the doctor, I had one pimple. She prescribed 150mg once a day. Within the first two days of treatment, my skin broke out severely. I have not had acne this bad in over 10 years. I am debating whether to stop taking it.

It is also on the expensive side for maintenance type medication. With insurance it was $45. Without, it was over $400. I also had a rebate card that took it down to $25.
Recommended:No
Usage:Serena has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:45.00
Acne severity:light
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Jaden
Aug 16th, 2009
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Pros:It started to clear up my acne over night. No break outs. Reduces redness and what not.
Cons:If u take on a empty stomach, yr prolly gunna feel nasusea. I feel a little dizzy everytime i take it in the morning because i cant take it with diary and cereal is the quickest and easiest thing in the morning.
Bottom Line:Try it out. I hear it doesnt work for some people and i hear it works miracles for others. Havnt been on it long buh no complaints yet. My dermo perscribed me with Epiduo to use as well. That works amazing. After a feel days my face was almost completely smooth. Removed redness in a few hours.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jaden has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:16.00
Acne severity:moderate
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T,H, Sac
Aug 15th, 2009
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Pros:Clear skin
No new pimples
Cons:takes a while to get in your system. about 3 months for full effects but totally worth clear skin.
upset stomach if no takeen with food
Bottom Line:This is a great antibiotic for people wanting there acne to fade away. just remember that clear skin just doesnt happen over night. stick with it for the whole 3 months and you will see a whole different face.(Clear Skin)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:T,H has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:500.00
Acne severity:moderate
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