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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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July 27, 2008
Cons:
Ineffective. I've been on the drug for over two months now, and my acne has gotten WAY worse, and not better at all. Absolutely terrible.
Probably good for some kinds of acne, but not good for mine (which is mild, so that's odd that it had no effect).
July 4, 2008
Pros:
Not seen any so far
Cons:
acne has actually got a lot worse, sore cysts especially on chin
Going back to see dermatologist to try something else
June 5, 2008
Pros:
Since acne is partially created by bacteria, it cleans from the inside. It's a daily pill which requires no creams or washes.
Cons:
Made me feel extremely nauseous, so so results, long period needed to see results, and need to stay of it to keep results.
Personally the nauseousness and constant cycles of taking these pills stopped me from taking them again. The pill does help acne but must be taking for a constant and sustained period of time.
May 25, 2008
Pros:
It's definitely made my acne less red and less frequent after only a few weeks
I take it an hour after eating with 2 full glasses of water and I haven't had any stomach problems so far
Cons:
I recently noticed a number of rashes on my skin. I don't know if this is just due to the fact that antibiotics due that sometimes due to bacterial imbalance or if I'm having a negative reaction
I don't like the idea of taking antibiotics for so l
See how it works for you. Everybody is different
May 19, 2008
Pros:
Cleared up back acne within a few days. Notice my facial skin is clearing a bit up as well.
Cons:
a little bit of an upset stomach. I could see this getting pricey.
Was skeptical but worked much better than i imagined. Just a bit worried reading some of the other reviews here about breaking out once you stop taking though
May 5, 2008
Pros:
Cleared up my face almost completely within only 1 week, starts working very fast!
Cons:
After 3 wks I started noticing a sensitivity to heat and cold in my hands and feet, like pins and needles. When cold wind would come up, it felt like rain on my hands, in the shower my feet and hands would burn. I found out it was an allergic reactio
I would definitely reccomend it, but beware of any allergic reactions...the side effects (like sensitivity to sunlight) didn't start occuring until I was on the medication for a little while. Very important to drink lots of water and don't take it on an empty stomach. If it makes you feel nauseous then I would reccomend buying yogurt like Bio-K or dan actives, the good bacteria in them helps replace the stuff you need that the antibiotic kills.
April 12, 2008
Pros:
Clears up your skin really well - Made my skin 95% clear and I had severe acne.
Cons:
If you quit, you WILL go back to breaking out, in most cases, more severely than before. Long term antibiotic usage causes candida overgrowth giving you small white bumps over your face.
I wish I never took Doxycycline or any other antibiotic for that matter, because I used to have minor acne, and now it's much worse because I quit. I know that once I get back on it, it'll make things better, but I hate the side effects of candida and skin darkening because of sun sensitivity.
April 4, 2008
Pros:
none
Cons:
does nothing at all
you have to take a pill every day or twice a day
makes skin worse then ever
I've been on it four months. It never helped and now my skin is worse than it has ever been before. Does nothing for me at all. When I first started taking it it made me feel extremely sick on my stomach for a few hours after taking it, even when taking it with a small meal as suggested. I'm going off doxy
March 17, 2008
Pros:
None :(
Cons:
Didn't work at all. Gave my stomach aches.
I faithfully took 200 MG of doxy a day for about 6 months... Once I quit my skin was EXACTLY the same as it was when I was on doxycycline. Of course I broke out a few days after I quit, but that's to be expected. Really a waste of money for me. If you're expecting to try this stuff my derm said to expect full results in 2 months. If your skin is the same after 2 months, I'd suggest you quit because it's not going to work any better after that. Hope I could be of some help! P.S. If you want to avoid stomach aches take this stuff with food, but avoid milk as some people say it interferes with absorption.
March 16, 2008
Pros:
Worked straight away skin cleared up and heeled scares
Cons:
skin sensitive but using SPF 15 protection helped
I was told to take vitamin ABC in the morning which is combined in one capsule, then take Doxycycline 100mg tablets at lunch time with food, and zinc 15mg tablet at night. It really helped its been 6 months of pure bliss. I stopped taking Doxycycline after a month becuase thats the recommended allowance however kept on taking my vitamins. I havn't had even one brake out, this is highly recommended by me.
Pros:
Once a day, side effects not that severe.