Hi,
About two months ago I started taking doxycycline! The only problem I had was I can't swallow pills. I usually just keep it inmy mouth until I am finally able to swallow it or take it with food. I know this isn't the correct way but its the only way I can take it!!! No difference in my skin has really shown at all and I wonder if its because of the way I'm taking the pill? Should I just stop taking it? I also will add that I'm currently using retinae as well (which hasn't worked yet either). I wake up with new breakouts everyday and my scarring sucks. I'm just frustrated and need answers!!!
I think doxycycline is meant to be taken without food so there's potential to lower its efficacy by taking with food...keeping it in your mouth for longer as necessary might be the best way of your two. You should discuss your difficulty with your doctor next time you're there and see if there are any alternatives that would suit you better...otherwise keep practising your tablet swallowing 🙁 Best of luck.
Yeah, with food's fine. Never caused me any problems. If I take it on a completely empty stomach then it makes me really sick!
I think there is some evidence that the absorption rate is reduced if it's taken at the same time as food, but I don't think it's enough to make a huge difference to acne.