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.
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August 28, 2009
Cons:
Gave me an ulcer!
Was in ER for burning pain in chest, ends up an ulcer in my esophagus from Doxy!!
July 20, 2009
Pros:
Doesnt have any
Cons:
First day i used it, i broke out like crazy red blocthes on my skin more sore pimples and extremly dry skin, the more i used it the more my skin got worse. I used to have only a few pimples that i was worried about and now im regreting geting on this
Its made my skin worse and ugly and now i dont want to step foot outside of the house, make-up doesnt even help thats how bad it is. Everyone said it will clear up within a week and it hasnt done anything like that.
June 20, 2009
Pros:
None so far....
Cons:
After 6 days of taking it, I woke up with lots lf little spots all over my chest. Never had any there before!
I have had a weird spotty rash on one cheek only for 3 months. Doc has prescribed this (1 tab of 100mg a day for 2 months), but after one week I have not noticed a difference and in fact now have lots of little spots all over my chest, which I have never had before. Feel fed up and hope it will work soon :O(
June 8, 2009
Pros:
None for acne. I wasn't even put on it for acne. I've been on it 5 weeks and hasn't helped the infection.
Cons:
I went from mild acne to BAD! Kills my stomach.
I take brand name Doryx 150 mg 1x a day. This sucks for me. I'm sure it's great for some people. I have never had acne so bad in ten years since I took accutane. I didn't even start taking it for acne, and it got so bad that I went online to look up side effects and was shocked to find out it's supposeed to make mine better! Ridiculous! It looks like every single little last pore on my face is plugged. Now every little pore on my chest is plugged and has a little red bump. Npw I havve to wash 2x a day with neutrogena oil free acne wash and put 2.5 benzoyl peroxide cream on 2x a day everywhere and that barely keeps it under control. I am 31 and look like a teenager. I can't wait to get off it.
May 19, 2009
Pros:
None
Cons:
Very Pricey!! Even with discount card that came with it. I have been on this for a week and am stopping it. It makes me dizzy, sick to my stomach, and i get a case of the sweats. Another reason-more personal-I don't like taking Antibiotics
If you fell comfy with taking Antiboitics, try this and hopefully it works for you, but I must worn you, google it first and read what it is really for. Then decide. It will dry out your skin within days of starting. Start with a low dose then if need, work up. Its geared more for serve acne vs mild, moderate.
May 17, 2009
Pros:
didnt have any
Cons:
made me break out more
I drank this pill for 2 monthsand itdid absolutely nothing, itmade me break out a little more, and dried my skin up. I suggest u dont waste your time on this pill
April 27, 2009
Pros:
-
Cons:
This made my acne 10x worse than what it was. I have major stomach pains, Rashes, headaches and also have the runs.
Do not buy this :(
I feel horrible and i have to go to school tomorrow with a acne infested face. =/
March 7, 2009
Pros:
none
Cons:
Caused severe acne on my face.
I was prescribed this med for a problem with my eyelid. The doxy cleared up my eye irritation but has caused tonnes of acne on my face. My forehead and cheeks are covered in small pimples and it is driving me mad. I was very surprised to read on this site that this medication is prescribed for clearing up acne. And my eye irritation has since returned. I have been on this for 6 weeks and do not wish to continue.
January 6, 2009
Pros:
That it is cheap with insurance
Cons:
I tried it for awhile, it made me nauseus & it didn't work. I don't like the fact that it causes more harm then it does benefit.
Sucks...
December 20, 2008
Pros:
seems to help a little but very slowly and not really worth it.
Cons:
doesn't really help. counteracts if you take certain vitamins around the same time so you have to really space it out.
doesn't really help at all. you're better of using topical medication like benzoyl peroxide and retin-a. try the B5 regimen instead. that works better than this ever did.
Pros:
None