Doxycycline (Antibiotic) Reviews
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Prescription summary (1,063 votes) |
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3.2/5 |
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3.2/5 |
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4.1/5 |
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Common brand names:
Vibramycin |
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Charles, Toronto, Canada
Sep 1st, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Works well assuming the medication is taken daily as indicated on the label. Acne inflammation/irritation substantially decreases throughout the course of 2-3 days since beginning of treatment. Noticeably clearer semi-acne free skin with in 5-8 days. |
| Cons: | As this medication causes mild nausea and upset stomach (when taken on an empty stomach) taking it with a modest meal is highly recommended. Should be taken with a modest meal crackers or bread to avoid the possibility of upset stomach or vomiting. |
| Bottom Line: | This acne treatment has strongly improved my moderately severe acne and helped keep it in control. Also this medication should be taken in the morning to mid day following a non-calcium, dairy or iron rich snack for best absorption results, and sunscreen must be used when exposing skin to direct or artificial sunlight as this medication causes thinning of the skin and will cause irritation or burning of the skin. Lastly taken before bed may cause esophagus/trachea irritation and should be avoided. Overall when taken properly and with the correct steps in mind this medication is excellent in the treatment of acne. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Charles has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Anonymous, Manila, Philippines
Aug 29th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Is helping to clear up my cystic acne together with benzoyl peroxide cream. It's easy to comply with the prescription since it should be taken just once a day. I've been using it for about a week and it's improved my skin. |
| Cons: | Makes me nauseous when I take it in the morning on an empty stomach. It's an antibiotic so it's not without potential side effects.. Luckily I haven't experienced any other side effects apart from the nausea. |
| Bottom Line: | It's working for me. If you have painful, infected cystic acne, this will probably help! If you use this in addition to a topical medication like benzoyl peroxide your pimples will likely heal faster. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for about a week. |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Ryan, MA
Aug 28th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Cleared my acne tremendously. I do have minor zits now but its a lot better. |
| Cons: | MAKES MY SKIN SUPER SENSITIVE TO SUN. I cant get tan any more, i had an allergic reaction to the sun because of this medication. |
| Bottom Line: | Love that it cleared my acne, i am a person who likes to get a tan in the summer, but i no longer can because my skin will get burnt to the point some spots turn orange. I am very happy with this product however i wish it didnt ruin the chance of getting tan lol |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Ryan has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 25.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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memi3uk, KC, MO
Aug 27th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | None |
| Cons: | Gave me an ulcer! |
| Bottom Line: | Was in ER for burning pain in chest, ends up an ulcer in my esophagus from Doxy!! |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | memi3uk has used this item for about a week. |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Ken, Hong Kong
Aug 27th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | keep acne under control
no obvious side effects |
| Cons: | occasionally dry lips
doesn't help oily skin
stop taking it then huge breakout will happen |
| Bottom Line: | so far the most effective drugs for my body acne, I take 100mg per day. On the first month, I was cleared like 80%, but I still had cysts here and there sometimes.
I've tried to stop it twice, the first time cold turkey, the second time wean off from it, but both got pretty bad breakouts afterwards. But as far as the breakout severity is concerned, I recommend weaning off from it.
Been taking it for a year, no obvious side effects, but not clear either...So I'm trying to talk to my derm to switch another drug, don't wanna be on antibiotics for such a long time. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Anonymous
Aug 24th, 2009 |
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| Pros: | Easy to take.
Slightly reduced acne. |
| Cons: | Made me throw up. |
| Bottom Line: | Doesnt work well enough to warrant me throwing up every morning |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for about a month. |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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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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4 of 5 visitors found the following comment helpful.
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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2 of 2 visitors found the following comment helpful.
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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