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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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February 17, 2008
Cons:
not any
I Used It For About 4 Days and The First Day After Using It I Had Noticeably Less Pimples and On The Fourth Day I Only Had About Two Pimples Left.
February 5, 2008
Pros:
Works okay....didn't completely clear me up and I am still getting hormonal acne. This did clear up the cystic type acne that I got on my chin
Cons:
mediocre med...doesn't work well with hormonal acne
cheap drug, helps with cysts but not hormonal acne
February 3, 2008
Pros:
Clears up acne great! I'm 36 and still suffer from moderate acne. This is the only thing that has worked for me.
Cons:
I've thrown up when taking it with just coffee in the morning...and I get really bad stomach pains after a couple weeks. It may have caused an ulcer:(
Works great on my acne...but I cannot take it for more than a month...due to SEVERE stomach pain! Give it a couple weeks to work, too.
January 21, 2008
Pros:
Reduced my acne in the first 3 weeks of taking it.
Cons:
Upset stomach, headaches, mood swings, black outs. Not suitable for long term solution.
I began taking it 2 years ago as nothing else seemed to help my skin and my doctor diagnosed me with rosacea so prescribed me doxy for 6 months. The first 2 weeks were awful and my skin got even worse, but I perservered and eventually it really cleared up. My skin was so much smoother and my skin tone had evened out loads so I was really pleased. However, after having taken it for a whole year my skin was actually getting worse and I was developing very painful cyst like spots on my jawline that just would not go away. I also kept drinking alcohol as I am 25 and enjoy socialising and having a good time - this led to me blacking out occasionally (very worrying!) I went to another doctor as I said I didnt want to be on antibiotics for the rest of my life and was worried about how it was affecting the rest of my body. He took me off it, I feel so much better and did realise how ill it was making me feel.My skin is still a major problem but has got better since I stopped ta
January 21, 2008
Pros:
It seems to be working,I'm 32 and it is the first time that i get acne like this, my derm prescribed 100mg twice a day.
Cons:
Photo-sensitivity
Today is my third day and it seems that my acne is already going away really. So far no stomach problems even without meals, just make sure that you drink plenty of water. So bottom line believe it or not it is working for me.
January 13, 2008
Cons:
I doesn't work
I used this for months and my acne stayed the same
December 25, 2007
Pros:
clears skin after a while.
Cons:
bad nausea. i had vomiting after taking this pill when i hadnt had a big breakfast. anyone who takes this have it with a big breakfast (should be balanced and plentiful). also you get a BAD SUNBURN. very red, peeling, painful skin even with sunblock
give it a chance. it works best for moderate acne if you use it with a mild retinoid and a fairly strong (5 or 10%) benzoyl peroxide (i recommend clean & clear persa-gel). just be patient, in the morning EAT BREAKFAST, and WEAR SUNSCREEN. also, if you are like me and have very bad nausea side effects when taking this pill, i recommend the tablets (little and orange) more than the capsules (bright blue ones). the tablets wont upset your stomach as much. so... just be very conscious of the amount of time you spend in the sun (seriously - i play field hockey and had a game on a chilly november morning - on this pill and got bad burn), and be sure to eat a big breakfast. i found that if you take the pill AFTER there is food in your body, it is better. i have been on this pill for 6 months now and a few weeks ago my derm told me i can cut it to once a day instead of twice because my skin was so much better. so that proves that if you stick with it, it really will make a difference
December 20, 2007
Pros:
Cleared up acne a little over a month
Cons:
None so far
I didnt have to stomach pains that everyone talks about. And it get optimal results you must not take it with food.
Great product, and its worth the try. I use this with Durac topical, and it has been a nice one-two-punch. After one month my skin is looks, and feels alot better and I cant wait to see my results a few months from now.
November 2, 2007
Pros:
I been taking Doxycycline for about 2 weeks now, and my back is getting pretty clearer than it was before
Cons:
My face is getting better slowly, I was just wonering if someone could tell me when I will start seeing perfectly clear skin, or close to it? I still got alot more pills to take in my bottle. But i sometimes feel its a waste of time taking them.
I am sure this is a good drug to use for acne, but i would like someone to tell me how long its going to take for my skin to completely clear, then i can make an accurate assumtion.
September 26, 2007
Pros:
None so far have been on this tablet for 2 days. I will write another review if I notice change but acne has remained the same.
Cons:
Itchy back & gential area- feels like a constant needle is in my back (Scratchy feeling)
Specs of light in my vision, & Sick feeling in stomach- I can see specs of light as well as having my 'normal eyesight'
Have yet to see results
Pros:
It Only Took About 2 Days To Clear Up Most Of My Face