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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:
Choose from 1 to 5 stars
March 30, 2007
Cons:
seems like it made my skin worse
I had a couple pimples that i get around my noe area and starting taking doxy 5 days ago. My skin seems to itch now and i have broken out a little worse.is this normal when you first start taking it. I have also been using 2.5 bp that i have used since november
June 17, 2012
Pros:
None
Cons:
Causes dizziness.
Didn't help my acne in any way.
September 23, 2009
Pros:
I took this for a reason other than acne but was happily surprised when my skin cleared up after being on it a couple of weeks! I have had acne on my back for over 20 years and this is the first time EVER it has cleared. I will continue to take it.
Cons:
If I take on an empty stomach, then I am throwing up within 15 minutes! With food I have no nausea.
LOVE THIS ANTIBIOTIC FOR ACNE!
September 6, 2009
Pros:
almost to none
Cons:
many, huge breakouts
I've been writing a review to this drug a few months ago saying it wouldn't do much back then, now that I've been using it for about 6 months I had to stop using it because it kept causing breakouts DAILY. It made everything worse. My skin is covered with spots, scars (mostly from a bad beautician though), and skin irritations. I went to a derm and he put me on Accutane right away, telling me he would have never prescribed Doxycycline.
Even though I'm off Doxy for about 2 months now, my skin still looks horrible.
August 29, 2009
Pros:
Is helping to clear up my cystic acne together with benzoyl peroxide cream. It's easy to comply with the prescription since it should be taken just once a day. I've been using it for about a week and it's improved my skin.
Cons:
Makes me nauseous when I take it in the morning on an empty stomach. It's an antibiotic so it's not without potential side effects.. Luckily I haven't experienced any other side effects apart from the nausea.
It's working for me. If you have painful, infected cystic acne, this will probably help! If you use this in addition to a topical medication like benzoyl peroxide your pimples will likely heal faster.
August 29, 2009
Pros:
Cleared my acne tremendously. I do have minor zits now but its a lot better.
Cons:
MAKES MY SKIN SUPER SENSITIVE TO SUN. I cant get tan any more, i had an allergic reaction to the sun because of this medication.
Love that it cleared my acne, i am a person who likes to get a tan in the summer, but i no longer can because my skin will get burnt to the point some spots turn orange. I am very happy with this product however i wish it didnt ruin the chance of getting tan lol
August 9, 2009
Pros:
tell me what are side effects of doxycycline?
i've been using doxycline for years(approximately 6+)...can any one tell me is it really dangerous to continue this tab?
October 23, 2008
Pros:
have yet to expierence any
Cons:
where to begin? nauseous every second of every day, if i eat even two hours before taking this med i puke, i can barely concentrate, dizzy spells, back hurts, see no difference in my acne
overall i think this product will do more harm than good which is why i can't wait to see the derma so he can take me off of this med
September 26, 2011
Pros:
Cleared up my entire face except for blackheads on my nose.
Nice and simple.
Free (in Europe, if you have health insurance).
Cons:
Worked only once.
Yeast infection.
Prescription needed.
You can't drink alcohol.
Sun issues.
Worth a try but only if your family doctor / GP gives you a prescription.
August 4, 2011
Pros:
Cheap with insurance.
Cons:
Vomiting, nausea and no results.
I wanted Accutane or Spironalacton and instead got this hot mess. I would always vomit or get nausea after I took this dreadful pill and I would not recommend this for someone with moderately severe/severe acne.
Pros:
Just started taking it 5 days ago