Doxycycline (Antibiotic) Reviews

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Common brand names: Vibramycin

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Peyton, Austin, TX
Aug 11th, 2009
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Pros:cleared up my skin on my chin
Cons:stomach pain, dry skin, not workin
Bottom Line:Ive been on doryx for about to weeks now (150x once a day) and ive also been using Epiduo along with it.I started to notice it looked a lot better the first week but then, during the second week i broke out really bad! i dont know wat to do. my deretoligist told me to use theis for a month and then we are going to accutane. id rather not, but i think it the only way. this drug may work for some people... but not all. i wish i would work for everyone.
Recommended:No
Usage:Peyton has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, newman, ca
Aug 10th, 2009
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Pros:haven't seen any yet.
Cons:stomach is upset, somewhat like a burning feeling. I did throw up once when I didn't eat anything before taking the pill. Now I eat, but my stomach still gets upset once in a while.
Bottom Line:I have been using doxy (100mg) for three weeks and I think my acne has gotten a little worse. I guess I will give it a try, since many people have stated that it takes at least three months to completely work.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderate
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anonymous, u.a.e
Aug 9th, 2009
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Pros:tell me what are side effects of doxycycline?
Bottom Line:i've been using doxycline for years(approximately 6+)...can any one tell me is it really dangerous to continue this tab?
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Amber, Maryland
Aug 7th, 2009
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Pros:I have been taking doxycline for 5 days and and my face is clearing up right before my eyes. I had acne when i was 16 and for some reason it showed up again out of the blue. My face is a lil dry but healing.
Cons:Some say it gives them sensitivity to sunlight but i am a naturally tan person and never even had sunburn to begin with. When i was 16 it made me sick but now that im 20 i never feel sick wile taking it.
Bottom Line:This works great for me I know my acne is due to random hormonal imbalances probably from taking birthcontrol. I dont think this would work as quickly on others but it is a sure way to clear up acne over time. When i was 16 i took it for several months and after taking i got acne again but it wasnt as bad it eventually cleared up over time. Then came again now that im 20. Id recomend this to anyone with acne it is really effective my doctor tould me it may take 2 months to see results and only 5 days have passed and i have no new pimples and all of my old ones are healed. My skin is flaky but i know its from the healing Id rather have a few patches of dry skin than acne any day.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Amber has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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AGU, SouthCal
Aug 7th, 2009
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Pros:I'm over 30. I've had acne all my life. This antibiotic worked almost instantly. Started 10 days ago, and have not had a single outbreak since 7 days ago. Unbelievable.
Cons:Tend to get sunburned easily. A bit of stomach discomfort at first.
Bottom Line:Personally, it's a wonder drug. Obviously, it won't work as well for everybody, but it's really worth asking your doctor for a prescription. I think you want at least 100mg per day dosage for avg size person with light to moderate acne.

I've tried over-the-counter meds and creams, as well as prescription creams...none of that worked for me.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:AGU has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:light
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Brandi, Springdale AR
Aug 6th, 2009
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Pros:Cheap and has helped kinda on my cheeks
Cons:i still have bad acne all an redness scar looking things on my chin an for head is little pimples
Bottom Line:I been taking it for like 2 weeks hoping to see more improvment is worked kinda but i heard it takes up to 3 months to cure im tired of having acne all my friends have pretty clear skin an i see me an im like (Ewww) I mean my face is not horrible but still u can see it all an makeup makes it look worst...
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Brandi has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Valerie, Houston Tx
Aug 5th, 2009
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Pros:Cleared up my acne..reduced redness and skin looks alot smoother
Cons:without food it upsets the stomach and very sensitive to the sun so make sure u use some kind of sunblock!
Bottom Line:Been using Retin_A for 11 yrs and oral medication Doxy for 2 months now and my skin is 100% clear, havent had a break out in 3 weeks. My skin looks smooth and the redness is no longer there. I had cystic acne and now i have no acne so i definitly would recommend this medication :-)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Valerie has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:25.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, Houston, TX
Aug 4th, 2009
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Pros:Clears skin.
Cons:Takes about 6 weeks to work.
Nausea if taken on empty stomach.
Can cause esophageal burns if not taken with enough water.
Bottom Line:Make sure you take it with a full glass of water. It works well and doesn't make your skin peel like topical creams.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous
Aug 2nd, 2009
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Pros:Cheap
Easy to take
At my pharmacy, I can get a two week supply for free
Cons:Don't take on an empty stomach. I tried and it was awful
Honestly I don't think I've seen any improvement with it
Bottom Line:I've been taking this for years, and I don't think it's improved my skin at all. The only reason I still take it is because I've seen tremendous improvement in my skin (I started using Proactiv and the Zapzyt acne pack), so I'm afraid to stop taking it.

!!!WARNING, THE NEXT FEW SENTENCES ARE GROSS!!!

Unlike what they say, take it on a full stomach. When I took it on an empty stomach, I got so sick I actually vomited the pill back up, and I felt terrible the entire day.

!!!END OF GROSS PART!!!

So make sure you eat before you take it.
Recommended:Yes
Acne severity:moderate
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Brianna, Palmdale, Ca
Aug 1st, 2009
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Pros:still waiting to see results...cleared up a bit of the redness
Cons:really bad nausea and vomiting everyday
Bottom Line:i barely started about a week and a half ago so im still awaiting some more results,im 15 yrs old and out of nowhere i started breaking out real bad all over my chin,back and forehead. i had clear skin before nd maybe two or three zits here and there but i would rather go back to that then what i have now,also i get really big pimples on my chin and forehead,i dont touch them but for some reason when the bump goes away the big red mark stays and leaves me post acne marks not only that but those post acne marks are all over my chin and forehead and i have two big marks from these two big pimples under my nose about 3 centimeters above my lip,my self-esteem is extremely low and i cant even stand to look at myself in the mirror because my face looks horrible and hiding them with makeup makes it worse and it looks really cakey bcuz i try to hide them under all this foundation.ive tried so many acne products like proactive and none work!! anyone in the same situation as me??
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Brianna has used this item for about a week.
Acne severity:moderate
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