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Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
56%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Oral Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Antibiotics should be used for a maximum of 3 months, provide only moderate benefit and only to some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show doxycycline can reduce severe acne in the short term, and as far as oral antibiotics are concerned, it’s usually the go-to, but approach with caution and stay your own advocate.
Oral Antibiotic
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Doxycycline? Rate It:
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October 2, 2009
Cons:
Made me nautious if I took it w/out food.
It works if your on this and take it accordingly. I'm very afraid that I'm going to have to take this forever. I'm looking for a resolution to where I won't have to take medication EVER or daily for for my acne.
So far I've been on it for about two weeks and it works great. My birth control could also have something to do with my face not breaking out. I'll have to see. My derm said that we will try to see if my face still breaks out after I stop taking them and that's what I'm nervous about. I hope my body doesn't go immune to it. Good luck!
August 20, 2009
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
It's pretty great. A lot less work then all the other acne treatments iv tryed
July 28, 2009
Pros:
none
Cons:
sun sensitivity,doesnt work
ive been using it for abt a year and have seen only slight improvement maybe 10%better
July 23, 2009
Pros:
none
Cons:
very sensitive to sun
I haven't noticed any improvement in my acne since starting doxycycline. I have severe fluctuations, some times my skin looks pimple free, others it it quite bad. However it was like that before doxycycline so i believe it to be ineffective.
July 20, 2009
Pros:
Doesnt have any
Cons:
First day i used it, i broke out like crazy red blocthes on my skin more sore pimples and extremly dry skin, the more i used it the more my skin got worse. I used to have only a few pimples that i was worried about and now im regreting geting on this
Its made my skin worse and ugly and now i dont want to step foot outside of the house, make-up doesnt even help thats how bad it is. Everyone said it will clear up within a week and it hasnt done anything like that.
July 17, 2009
Pros:
clears up acne within 3 months, makes pimples smaller
Cons:
during the summer and warmer months it gets a little worse due to imflammation, makes skin super sensitive to sun, creates temporary scarring, you still breakout around period, stomach pains have occurred
i am extremely thankful for how well it clears up acne- it seems to be good for the skin; i dislike the breakout periods and how my skin is sensitive to sun and scarring occurs. i thought i liked this product until i saw how many cons were verses pros. now im not so sure i want to be on this medication anymore although i have gotten compliments from people saying my acne cleared up really good and my skin is way better than it was and if i wasn't on it i can't even imagine how bad it would be.
July 4, 2009
Pros:
face cleared up a it, but my back still continnues to break out bad
Cons:
stomach pain......eh, and nausea,intense sunburns
I've used this medicine for a couple of months. my skin cleared up a bit, but not as good as i would like. i think im going to try to switch to birth control or something else. its not worth the stomach problems anymore.
June 27, 2009
Pros:
I have not seen any results yet but hoping to see some soon. All I get is more breakouts but I heard it takes time to work.
Cons:
For the first couple of days it gave me an upset stomach but now I'm okay with that.
The doctor said wait 3 months for results and hoping to see them.
June 18, 2009
Pros:
Reduced inflammation on my face. but the acne is pretty much the same amount. I was recommended to use it twice a day with DUAC right before i go to sleep and both these meds together made a slight but not much of an improvement
Cons:
Felt sick to my stomach at time
Eh if your acne is light it wont hurt to try. Moderate or above dont bother
June 11, 2009
Pros:
Oral
Cons:
It has made my acne worse than it's ever been before!!
I have only been on doxy for about 8 days, but my acne has noticably gotten worse every day that I've been on it. I originally went into the derm for some mild acne on my neck, check and a little on my upper back. Since I've been on the drug, it has multiplied. It has spread down my back and onto my face. I haven't had acne like this in 10 years! After reading some info, I understand that in some patients it gets worse before it gets better, but I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to hang in for this one....
Pros:
No new pimples, no cyst and saw results w/in the first week.