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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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March 7, 2008
Cons:
i really hope my ance scars don't get darker i didn't even know that could happen.....i going for a month to see results.
i been using doxy for about 9 days haven't got any major zits yet get little ones but that's it. i'm giving it anthor two weeks.
February 29, 2008
Pros:
I took this product about 2 years ago and it cleared my skin up in about 2 weeks. It's very important to wait the recommended time after eating to take meds so that medication can be fully absorbed by the body.
Cons:
Made me a little sick but if you take it with plenty of water and eat something a hour after taking medication things should be okay.
Meds work you just have to make sure to go by directions given.
February 10, 2008
Pros:
Cheap. It cost me $4.
Cons:
I have been using this antibiotic since June of 2007 and it has made no difference in my skin. Does nothing to stop hormonal acne and existing acne doesn't clear up faster. Makes my stomach upset even with food.
Waste of time.
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?
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..*
November 22, 2007
Pros:
It's taken orally. I set a reminder on my phone. Every twelve hours. My face is looking better, still not perfect
Cons:
None that I can think of
If you do internet searches for acne cures like I did... don't! All the top selling, celebrity endorsed products were built on money. They're all junk. (Proactiv, Acnexis, just to name a few. I've tried them all... ALL!) I've been having breakouts consistantly for almost a year. I'm 26 years old, not cool. I went to a dermatologist twice. First go round, no success. Second time, four weeks ago, Doxycycline was perscribed to me. 200mg daily. No stomach pain
No side effects at all
This pill, plus a face wash at night (Benzoil Peroxide) is great. Retin-a micro also works wonders for small bumps. I've changed my diet too. consider cutting out caffine and most sugars. Eat a lot of apples. Good luck
November 15, 2007
Pros:
The dermatologist prescriped this for me the first time I went to see him. It seemed to be clearing my skin up @ first then as time it went on my skin starting breaking out again.
Cons:
I only had 50 mg so I doubt it was strong enough. It also made me have an upset stomach.
I took it for about 6 weeks. The first 3 weeks I could see an improvement, but the last 3 weeks it seemed as if my skin went back to breaking out. I probably needed a stronger dosage.
November 7, 2007
Pros:
seems to be working pretty well... ive only been taking them for about a week but no one seems to be able to answer the question HOW LONG IS IT SAFE TO TAKE DOXYCYLINE FOR????!!!!
Cons:
I don't know how long I am supossed to take them for!
How long can I safely take these pills? How long until a resistance will develop?
September 5, 2007
Pros:
Farely inexpensive
Cons:
Nasueating is not taken with food
I have been on this product for nearly 7 weeks. I know things get worse before they get better, but in my case things got worse...and worse... and WORSE! I wouldn't reccomend this to anyone.
August 29, 2007
Pros:
started clearing up huge pimples within a week.
Cons:
very dry skin, sensativity to the sun, may become worse at first, causes nausea when taken in the morning, upset stomach, should always be taken with lots of water!
this is my 5 day on the pill i take a 100mg pill everymorning on an empty stomach recommended by my dermatologist. i have started to see some results i dont get non of those huge pimples anymore now i just get tiny ones. im really excited to see what my results will be within time. i have my next appointment with my derm. in two weeks.:)
i deff. recommend this.
Pros:
well i haven't got any major zits since i been using it.