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Doxycycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should...

Doxycycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should be used only short term (max. 3 months).

It is usually prescribed at a dose of 50 to 100 mg once or twice per day.

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January 2, 2008

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Cons:

NO SUN

I need help, i've been taking Apo Doxy tabs 100 MG for a mounth know and i see no differance...PLEASE HELP!!! I never had acne before and know i have it all on my cheeks and my chin....i am going CRAZY!!! The doctor said i had to take it for 4 month's so maybe i should wait a bit....
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December 30, 2007

Pros:

Helped clear ALL cystic acne and those annoying clusters of small pimples on jawline and chin. I couldn't be happier :)

Cons:

Upset stomach if not eaten with food (or enough food)

I am 22 and had a sudden breakout to the point where my face actually hurt because I could feel the acne grow. I thought I was getting severe adult acne when my doctor told me I actually had a staph infection. She gave me this antibiotic and my skin cleared up better by the day until 3 weeks later my acne had vanished. I get small insignificant pimples around my period, but other than that all the cystic acne has not returned. This antibiotic may not work for everyone depending on their case of acne, but it is worth a try to see a doctor and perhaps, like me, you may have a clinical skin irritiation that can be releived by an antibiotic. Just be sure to take the doses as appropriatly needed and that you stick to it for as long as it recommends. I only used it for 3 weeks and stopped so I did't become immune to it. I know it is tough to go through a severe breakout, I couldnt look at myself in the mirror nor go out in public. Don't give up, and try to be confident in yourself. :)
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December 27, 2007

Pros:

Clearer Skin

Cons:

It toog ages

Ive used these capsules for about 3 months now..I must say my skin looks much better and softer and it reduced all the spots and bumps. I take a 50 MG capsule one a day but I see people here that take a 100 mg capsule twice a day, could it be harmful if I take 50 mg twice a day?
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December 25, 2007

Pros:

it was OK, made my acne reduce alot in size/shape and pimples were reduced in like a week. my acne areas don't hurt anymore and in general look MUCH HEALTHIER after taking this medication. my skin didn't dry out at all. it was more smooth than ever :

Cons:

take these on an empty stomach and you'll probably be vomiting like i did

go to your doctor and ask for a prescription. it's worth it coz you won't risk: - more acne scarring (eg. those irreversible ICE PICK scars, yuck?) - ur skin looks healthier and doesn't hurt to touch - don't need to waste more money on 'acne skincare regimens' etc etc. proactive, clearasil costs heaps - skin easier to manage *GET THIS. i didn't regret it..*
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December 25, 2007

Pros:

clears skin after a while.

Cons:

bad nausea. i had vomiting after taking this pill when i hadnt had a big breakfast. anyone who takes this have it with a big breakfast (should be balanced and plentiful). also you get a BAD SUNBURN. very red, peeling, painful skin even with sunblock

give it a chance. it works best for moderate acne if you use it with a mild retinoid and a fairly strong (5 or 10%) benzoyl peroxide (i recommend clean & clear persa-gel). just be patient, in the morning EAT BREAKFAST, and WEAR SUNSCREEN. also, if you are like me and have very bad nausea side effects when taking this pill, i recommend the tablets (little and orange) more than the capsules (bright blue ones). the tablets wont upset your stomach as much. so... just be very conscious of the amount of time you spend in the sun (seriously - i play field hockey and had a game on a chilly november morning - on this pill and got bad burn), and be sure to eat a big breakfast. i found that if you take the pill AFTER there is food in your body, it is better. i have been on this pill for 6 months now and a few weeks ago my derm told me i can cut it to once a day instead of twice because my skin was so much better. so that proves that if you stick with it, it really will make a difference
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December 20, 2007

Pros:

It seemed to clear up about 60% of my acne. I reduced the surface pimples and also had less of the big red ones.

Cons:

It didnt get rid of everything, and I still got the very incomspicuous big red ones every once in a while.

I still break out about once every three weeks. I think this could work if my skin were a little different.
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December 18, 2007

Pros:

It clears up the majority of acne

Cons:

Not sure how long I have to take it.

I started taking this medication 6 months ago and am continuing to do so. I don't want to have any long term negative effects so I just recently started skipping and taking the pill every other day to see if the acne is going to start back up. Overall at first my acne got worse as if all of it was coming out and then in about 2 weeks they started to heal. My acne isn't completely gone, but im pleased with the overall effects. Also my doctor gives me a $50 off coupon, which is the price of my co pay so I get my medication for FREE!
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December 15, 2007

Pros:

Improved acne very well

Cons:

Took a long time and didn't completely fix it, got worse before it got better, slow process

I was on a very low dose (50mg) of doxycycline. My acne improved slightly, then got worse. I kept taking the medication and then after 2 months I noticed my skin was a lot clearer. However there were still spots hiding under the skin and areas with pus, just less visible. I am now on a tougher antibiotic and birth control pills, but the doxycycline was a good start and I may go back to it because I still have some prescriptions. I am scared of the long-term effects of taking antibiotics though and also the rebound effect when I stop using it.
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December 13, 2007

Pros:

It works. My large painful acne is completely gone.

Cons:

Some little acne still shows up.Sometimes all over my forehead.

It's cheap. It works. The only thing is I do not know how long I will be given a prescription for and I know the acne will come back if I stop taking it. I've been taking it for 4 months and I am waiting for my doctor to refill my prescription.
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December 12, 2007

Pros:

Been on it for 2.5 weeks, so far so good. Cleared up the deep painful acne. Seems like smaller pimples heal faster.

Cons:

none.

Im using this in conjunction with Retin-A Micro. The Doxy seems to be helping with the infected pimples. Doc says it will take several more week for full effects.
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