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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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January 6, 2009
Cons:
I tried it for awhile, it made me nauseus & it didn't work. I don't like the fact that it causes more harm then it does benefit.
Sucks...
December 29, 2008
Cons:
I haven't seen much improvement in fact I'm starting to think that my face is getting worse. Sometimes my stomach will really bother me when I take it with food.
I'm waiting for skin improvement. It better be working by the third month.
December 15, 2008
Pros:
Cysts and swelling under the skin will go down within 24 hours. Very good for body acne esp. on chest and back.
Cons:
severe stomach cramps at first, loss off appetite, exacerbates depression
I have been on this product for a year and I believe its worth it. It saved me from having acne scars because it got rid of deep penetrating cystic acne. It by no means cleared up my topical acne though. You need to take it with food and avoid dairy products within an hour or two of taking it. Its not an easy treatment but preventing deep scars is worth your while.
December 3, 2008
Pros:
none for me
Cons:
this product made my skin really oily and didnt do anything for me, well other then maybe make my acne worse. It has been 3 monthes and there is no improvment. and sometimes it feels like it is stuck in your throat and if u dont eat with it, you puke
didnt do much, but everyone's skin is dif.
November 8, 2008
Pros:
I used doxycycline along with topical creams as prescribed by my derm. By a month or so my acne started clearing up. I was acne free by 3 months.
Cons:
Takes a while. You won't see immediate results.
Works real well for some. I didn't have stomach problems with this. Just make sure you eat something before taking it.
October 19, 2008
Pros:
Helps reduce inflammation.
Cons:
Does not completely clear acne.
Probably wont work for severe acne on its own.
October 3, 2008
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
nothing
took 150mg a day for about 2 weeks and am on dans regimen. never seen acne so bad in my life. doesnt give me any side effects at all like people say but a waste of time soo far. lots of breakouts. maybe it will clear up who knows
September 3, 2008
Pros:
well ive been taking it for about 5 days now and i kinda see a difference, but i think its just my imagination. maybe in a couple weeks ill see a big difference. i hope this works nothing ever works for me!
Cons:
no side-effects. ive always taken it with food and im not planning on taking it on a empty stomach.
i hope it works! wont know for awhile.
August 10, 2008
Pros:
Worked wonders while I was taking it
Cons:
Made me throw up alot
My acne returned after I stopped using it
Dont use it
July 29, 2008
Pros:
- I think it cleared up acne in some areas
- Very inexpensive if you get generic
Cons:
- Has some side effects
- Not sure if it is really working
I'm taking 100 MG 1x a day for 30 days with the topicals Differin and Benzaclin. I've seen positive results, but I think the creams are mostly responsible, not the pills. My concern with antibiotics is that they often work somewhat, and then when you stop taking them, the acne comes back with a vengeance. At least that's been the case with past antibiotics. Hopefully it does not occur with these little blue pills. Some people get side effects like vomiting and stomach aches. I was queasy the first day but after that side effects were not noticeable aside from mild dry eye. I don't take the pills with food.
Pros:
That it is cheap with insurance