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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 6, 2008
Cons:
expensive, have no ins.
After two weeks, can see a huge difference. In a lot of pain during breakouts, which were constant since summer and turning 40...no nausea....feel great. The only other topical I use is a free sample from the dermo., and an occasional dab of tea tree oil....wash with neutrogena soap.
September 28, 2008
Pros:
reduced the number of zits on face slightly
Cons:
when i got any zits they were bigger and lasted on my face longer. lack of concentration/headaches
Overall this product did not reall work well for me. But it might work for someone else
September 21, 2008
Pros:
I HAVE ONLY USED IT FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS AN IM SEEING CHANGES IN MY SKIN
Cons:
MY FIRST DOSE I TOOK AFTER A SURGERY AN I STARTED SEEING DIFFENCENCE IN MY SKIN SO I ASK MY DOCTOR DOES IT WORK FOR ANCE AN SHE SAID YES
IT'S GOOD AN I WILL CONTINUE USING THIS
August 26, 2008
Pros:
Seems to becoming clear
Cons:
Nothing as of yet
I started taking it 2 days ago and it already seems to be helping a bit ... I'll post more results as I go along.
August 26, 2008
Pros:
Seemed to be clearing up my acne. had to stop taking due to wisdom teeth surgery and acne came back.
Cons:
can't take it with milk and gave me a metallic taste in my mouth. I've never had this side affect with any other antibiotics.
Good if it doesn't cause stomach pain or sickness.
Mino gave me severe stomach pain and cramps (coudln't even go to work). I guess some people react to one and others react to the other.
August 19, 2008
Pros:
None
Cons:
I threw up a couple of times. You always feel sick
I wouldnt try it. Im at the moment trying Panoxyl. It was getting worse. Dont try if your doing sports.
August 13, 2008
Pros:
Cleared my acne up
Cons:
Get very very dizzy at times. Burns ur throat if you take it before bed.
Pretty goo :)
July 25, 2008
Pros:
I saw great results after only a month of use.
Cons:
I had no side effects.
I would recommend if tropicals didn't work. I am not sure what will happen when I stop taking the meciaton but for now it's working.
July 12, 2008
Pros:
It worked.. eventually
Cheap
Cons:
About 3 months of use to see effect
Horrible nausea if taken on empty stomache
Acne returned after stopping use.
It worked at about the 3 month mark and cost a total of $18. My acne finally seemed to be responding to some sort of treatment which was good news for me. It did return, however, and in full force about a month or two after I stopped taking it (derm said I could stop). I chose to stop taking it because of the intense nausea I got if i took it on an empty stomache and the chore of having to remember it twice a day. Now I'm feeling really low because my face is back to being worse than when I started the treatment...
June 25, 2008
Pros:
n/a
Cons:
Made me nauseous, dizzy, and slow. Vomited twice within a week.
Eat something with this...just not dairy or iron
Pros:
works quickly