Hey guys!! So it has been more than five months since I was first prescribed Doxycyline by my dermatologist. With the antibiotics, the birth control and all the holistic lifestyle, my acne is more under control now. I still have usually around 3-4 pimples at once on my cheeks but it's nothing serious compared to the giant inflamed cystic acne I had back then. I have stopped seeing my dermatologist since it is quite expensive and I could find the Doxycyline at a much cheaper price at a pharmacy. If I were still seeing him, maybe he would not recommend me to keep taking Doxycycline anymore.

The problem is that I am really scared to go off Doxycycline. I am on my third pack of birth control so my hormones are still experiencing some ups and downs, and so my skin is not completely stable yet.

I have researched the side effects of going on antibiotics long term and I do feel like ever since taking it my immune system has weakened more or less, and I have been getting oral infection. But has anyone here tried going on Doxycycline for like more than six months? I would love to hear some personal experiences or advice from you! Thank you!!