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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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August 15, 2007

Pros:

seem to work alright skin got about 20% better

Cons:

made me feel nausea if i sat down right after i took it, skin rash too. make sure you eat before you take it. drink alot of water, makes you dehydrated

okay product
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August 15, 2007

Pros:

I believe that it clears up acne beautifully and it also makes the general appearance of my skin look much better.

Cons:

None that I have found yet.

I really like this product. I was taking Vitamin B6 for over 3 years and was getting worried about using B6 for so long as it can be toxic. I will allow my body to get the B6 out of my system, whilst using doxycycline.
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August 10, 2007

Pros:

Easy to take
With Doryx you can take both pills for the day at the same time.
Cleared me up halfway

Cons:

Hurts your stomach and you CANNOT go in the sun without getting sunburned.

Use it but be wary of its side effects...I probably am going on accutane if mino doesn't work and I tried it for 4 months
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August 9, 2007

Pros:

honestly, i wouldn't know. i was only on the meds for a month before i tossed em.

Cons:

extremely abrasive chemical. i didn't take the pills with enough water and after two weeks of excruciating pain, found out they had burnt a hole in my esophageal lining. can interfere with birthcontrol effectiveness.

always take with a full glass of water & never right before bed. the drug can irritate stomach/esophageal lining-that's what causes the vomiting in some cases. in the three weeks that i was on the doxy i had yet to see any changes, and i suppose i'll never know what could have been because i am for sure steering clear of it from now on. that's not to say it's not worth a try, just make sure you know all the facts about how to take it and when etc.
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August 9, 2007

Pros:

easy to administer- just pop the pill

Cons:

antibiotic resistance-could cause other complications with future illnesses- could cause gram-negative folliculitis. VERY abrasive on stomach- and could cause a burn in the esophagus.

I've been on minocycline and tetracycline for about 5 years, then took 3 years off...so the new derm has me on dox-for mild acne. I cant tell if its working, honestly, because my back hasn't cleared up and I still get breakouts during monthly hormonal changes. I am worried about gram-negative folliculitis, which is caused by the natural nasal flora reacting to long term antibiotics- causing disfiguring acne on the face. It is very rare, but still is a risk. after my wedding, I'm not taking antibiotics anymore for acne. I just want to be as clear as possible for that important day.
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August 4, 2007

Pros:

Started to work immediately! Clearing started within a couple days of starting the pills.

Cons:

Tough on the tummy! Absolutely have to take with food or you will vomit

I've suffered with roseca/ cystic acne for 3 years, i've tried everything. As a last resort I went to my Dr insisting on Accutane, she convinced me to give this a shot first. I'm very pleased, it's been three weeks and no more bumps and swelling. However my skin is still flushed red in the healing process. Hopefully that will clear as well.
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August 2, 2007

Pros:

Cleared skin up in less than a month

Cons:

Dont get off it or your acne will get worse

Greatest thing ive tried for my acne
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July 29, 2007

Pros:

Really cheap, works well, easy to find

Cons:

Dry skin, once you stop taking it your skin goes back to the way it was

I took it for about three months earlier this year and, besides having dry skin and lips (which is easily fixable), it worked really well to clear up the skin on my face and chest (though I still had a few pimples on my back.) When I moved, I had to go to a new pharmacist and it's been taking a while for them to get the prescription, so my skin has gone back to BAD. As long as you keep taking it daily with lots of water, your skin will clear up a lot :)
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July 24, 2007

Pros:

Really cheap, and easy to find.

Cons:

It doesnt seem to work for me, I was perscribed this product a while ago, and it wasnt working at all, my doctor represcribed it, and now i am still using it. nothing has happened to my acne.

Always take pills with food, I threw up after i didnt eat. It did not feel good at all. I couldnt stand, I couldnt talk, i just felt the world spinning. It was bad. Product doesnt take a long time to take. Just eat, take pills. go to bed. simple
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July 24, 2007

Pros:

DOESN'T WK FOR ME MY FACE IS STILL HURTS AND LOADED WITH PIMPLES.

Cons:

NOT FOR ME

I'LL TRY ACCUTANE AGAIN IT WK WELL FOR ME AND MY FACE WAS SO CLEAR BUT I HAD A TERRIBLE FEVER A MONTH AFTER COMING OFF THE PRODUCT I THOUGTH I WAS GOING TO DIE MY WHOLE BODY ACHED
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