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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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November 26, 2010

Pros:

+ Inexpensive
+ Effective
+ Can be used in conjunction with topicals

Cons:

- None thus far

Approximately 4 weeks ago, the skin around my nose and cheeks broke out in dozens of small pustules. My skin had been consistently clear months prior to the breakout, which led me to believe it was either stress- or allergy-related. Nonetheless, I went to see a dermatologist after week 3 and was prescribed Doxycycline (100 mg). I have taken one tablet daily for the past four days and have noticed a significant improvement in the aforementioned area. Given that my skin hadn't changed for several weeks, I've been especially satisfied with such great results in a relatively short amount of time. With another three days' use, I think I'll be back to normal. Fortunately, I haven't experienced the stomach issues other reviewers have mentioned, and I think it's partly because I take the pill after lunch and with a full glass of water. I also don't plan on using this as a long-term treatment method, but it's been wonderful for healing what was an unexpected flare-up.
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November 20, 2010

Pros:

Works very well after about 1 month

Cons:

Stops working after 1 year.

I've been on Doryx for 1 year now. It has kept me 90%-99% clear. Now its starting to wear off, just as my derm said it would. I'm starting to break out again.
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August 28, 2010

Pros:

get's rid of acne, doesn't dry out skin, you can still apply stuff externally.

Cons:

I need to take it 2x a day, :( & you need to wait 1 hour to take it if you've eaten. & you also need to stand upright for like 10 min after taking it.

Hello :) well i REALLY recommend this! I was really really sad this summer because my light acne turned into almost severe(i have chin/forehead acne) :( i tried a bunch of stuff but i had a purging effect every single morning, where my face would be FULL of PUStules, the huge ones!! :(( & school was about to start in likeee 8 days. I was panicking. our pastor at church recommended I try an antibiotic. so I needed to go to my doc anyways and I asked him to recommend one, he gave me this. every 12 hours. My skin at the moment was inflamed, red, tons of cysts pustules, and everything in between. I was going NUTS. but I tried this anyways while using epiduo gel at night(no big diff) and the day before school the inflamation and everything had gone down by like... 50%!! I could finally use make up again ! haha, b4 i couldn't use anything on my face , i could bearly touch it !! (i also used a ton of masks while on this antibiotic) so now at day 11 i'm great :)) imy doc gave it for 14 days, but i think he's gonna have to prescribe more because there is still work to do here (: anyways, if you're panicking right now and think you look horrible, just try this!! it saved my life :) (oh and the cysts have gone down by like half the size, it's amazing !) this antibiotic was free at publixxxxxx :D good luck <3
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June 30, 2010

Pros:

cleared acne only after after a few weeks, no breakouts from starting prescription.

Cons:

pill is hard to swallow but thats no biiig deal(:

helps inflammation from cystic acne and any other type of acne. the only thing ive noticed is my pores are a little more clogged than normal but im not sure if its the prescription or other products my dermatalogist has given me but other than that only good things have come out of it!
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May 20, 2010

Pros:

Very effective after 6 weeks

Cons:

Occasional, light, brief nausea

I've suffered from acne since adolescence. My acne started to go from mild to moderate/severe at age 25 so I went to my doctor for advice. I was prescribed 100mg Doxycycline Hyclate to be taken twice a day. I'm at week 6 right now and the improvement is incredible. Over the past 3 weeks I've noticed a total of two pimples starting to form, but they never became nasty or all that noticeable and disappeared in a few days. I should note I've also concurrently tried the paleo/low-glycemic diet during this timespan, so I can't say how much of my improvement is attributed to that and how much is due to the Doxycycline. I occasionally get some slight nausea, but never to the point where I feel I may actually vomit. I also don't have any problems with drinking alcohol while on this drug, but I generally wash down my pill with vodka. :D I hope the effectiveness doesn't wear off. For the time being it works great.
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April 23, 2010

Pros:

Easy to take, not costly, works well

Cons:

none really

I've had problems with acne since I was 6 and my mother finally had me speak with someone about recommendations for my skin. After we filled my prescription and I started taking it, I experienced no side-effects and waited patiently for it to work. Within a month I noticed that my skin was clearing up and that I was no longer receiving painful cystic zits I'd gotten before. It works exceptionally well. I've never had any problems except I threw up once but that was because I didn't take it with any food. It made me feel so much better about myself. Now here's something VERY interesting; I've had to discontinue use of it for the past year for a few various reasons (no issues caused by the pill, I assure you) and I've found that though stopping it has meant that I break out, I still don't break out anywhere near the way that I did before taking it. I think it really helps regulate some hormones and keeps things somewhat on track even after you stop. I can't wait to start using it again! I recommend it so mucH!
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April 19, 2010

Pros:

-Greatly reduced acne....maybe one whitehead every few days for the first few months.....

-No stomach pains like what others are reporting

Cons:

-I think the acne got slightly immune to it after a few months, however I took inconsistently at times and I think that may be why

Ok I had pretty bad acne until I was 16....I had tried all the creams and none worked....I knew it was internal, so my doctor prescribed these to me and I am incredibly great full. After about 4 months I slowly started to get more white heads and now 8 months later I get a whitehead around every day but I dont get cysts anymore and I was put on another anitibiotic....either way this product works great, just make sure to follow the instructions and take it consistently so you wont become immune
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March 24, 2010

Pros:

Cheap, Works (So far..)

Cons:

Requires planning ahead (eating)

So I've been takin this for a week and a half now and my face went from 9 pimples to 2...I think it speaks for itself right there but let's keep going. I take it 7:35 AM and 7:35 PM (2x a day) also added with benzoyl 5.25% face wash in morning and Ziana Gel at night. The routine I have is a bit much, however, it has been worth it, my confidence I had in high school (When I had a clear face) is coming back. The Pill I think is doing most of the work because I skipped a night just to test it and I grew a pimple the next day. Take the pill WITH NO FOOD. That's how I take it. I don't see where people are throwing up the pill, I keep it down easily (I only get sick a minute then it goes away) To do this, Drink 9-10 oz of water, refill cup with another 9-10 oz of water, take pill and drink the water. The more you drink, the easier to keep the pill down. Now I only worry about what happens when the course ends, I've read that problems just come back anyway so I don't know why this is prescribed, whatever..
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March 20, 2010

Pros:

read bottom line

Cons:

nothing

Hey guys, Been on doxy and different about 4-5 months now and this stuff is working great About the 3.5 month mark 95% of my acne has cleared and it has stayed that way since, I get little break outs here and there but thats normal and its nothing like before. Before = massive clusters of gross double/triple headed painful red and noticeble pimples everywhere (mainly cheeks). Now (as I am writing this) = one/two little under the jawline and one or two on the face...no more acne, just pimples :D So yeah sometimes it gets a little worse but I just remember that I am looking at my face super close in the mirror with a light, so I just stand back and look from other peoples perspective and walah I hardly notice it..besides I have also come to terms that noone else notices it! I got really down and depressed with my acne but WHY, I am feeling great now I just hope this stuff keeps working Oh and, I drank whilst on doxy, which is apprently okay, the first time in 4 months (got drunk so easy haha) and my skin never got worse like in the past yipeee!! Good luck guys :D
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February 16, 2010

Pros:

only product that cleared me up with minimal effort (JUST TAKE THE PILL)

Cons:

Can't drink alcohol on the pill.

If you're having trouble controlling acne with topical treatments, I'd suggest bumping up to an oral antibiotic. The strength is far superior and it'll most likely clear you up.
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