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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 8, 2008
Cons:
It made me very sick. I took it with little water and then went to sleep. I woke in the middle of the night with severe burning of my stomach and esophagus. I had to visit the emergency room for treatment.
This is an effective product but use caution and take with lot's of water, several hours before lying down. Caffeine also seems to make the stomach issue worse.
November 14, 2007
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
GAVE ME VERY BAD TINGLING AND BURNING IN HANDS AND FEET!!!
DOESN'T WORK IF I HAVE TO USE ICE PACKS ON MY HANDS AND FEET TO KEEP THE BURNING AND TINGLING SENSATION DOWN!!!!
September 22, 2007
Pros:
Starts quickly
Cons:
Disgustingly dry skin, your spots come back as soon as you come off it.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. I was on it for 2 weeks and came off it cos the side effects were crap. And now, my acne is about 5 times as bad as it was before, now it's probably severe rather than mild. Why go on this if you know that in the long-term, you'll be back to square one?
September 1, 2007
Pros:
None
Cons:
I have taken this product for 12 weeks and it has not cleared up my acne. Makes me sick if I don't take it with food.
Will ask for something else. Doesn't work for me.
February 13, 2007
Pros:
-smaller pores - works in a week or so
-eradicates cystic zits/ pimples on forehead and chin
-no experienced side effects
Cons:
-drug immunity
-more/new pimples
Had gorgeous skin, with exception of my forehead and chin. These two areas were prone to cystic zits.
Doxy. worked extremely well on these, however, after four months pimple clusters formed on my cheeks and became progressively worse.
After 5 months body became immune, and everything returned, but worse as now i have to clear up my cheeks which never before had a problem.
Am off doxy and derm has presribed minocycline...
February 8, 2007
Pros:
easy to use, unlike creams that will make your face look like fish scales
Cons:
takes time, if i stop it zits apear, still some red spots, i hope i do not build a tolerance to it because even after 6 months i think it might stop working
results are worth it
October 5, 2012
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
DOES NOT WORK
DOXYCYLINE IS NAUSEATING AND INEFFECTIVE
June 2, 2012
Pros:
For about a week it worked to clear up my skin then I started noticing little acne in places I've never gotten it before.
Cons:
I developed acne on my jawline and my neck. Little red bump acne became serve in t section of face.
I've been fighting acne for 20 years and this is the first time I've ever taken a pill that gives me acne. If it works for you then rock on, but I wouldn't even try.
May 17, 2012
Pros:
Easy to take
Cheap
Only helped the spots on my scalp
Cons:
Does not work
I only used this for a month because I didn't want my body to become immune to antibiotics. I only noticed a difference in my folliculitis, not my acne.
April 8, 2012
Pros:
none
Cons:
still breaking out actually it's gotten worse
very sensitive to sunlight
well it seems like different strokes for different folks it didn't work for me but might work for s'one else-was a waste of my time n money if u ask me
Pros:
It cleared up my acne after 2 months and left only light scarring.