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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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October 1, 2009

Pros:

It's cheap....that's it for now. I haven't experienced vomiting or sickness even on empty stomach like others have.

Cons:

I am only 5 weeks into this medication, and switched over from minocycline which lost effectiveness. I have since had 4 of the worst breakouts of my life. This was very discouraging. However this could easily be because of going off minocycline.

I have also had recurring dreams ie. sleep, dream, wake up - about 3-4 times on some nights. I hope this will stop soon. These initial breakouts are driving me crazy (I've been quite depressed, with needing to go to work in this condition). However I will give it a chance to get in the system for another 3-4 weeks and will post again. This 4th breakout is clearing slowly and I hope will be the last.
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September 10, 2009

Pros:

It seemed like it was starting to clear my skin, I didn't get any new spots while on it.

Cons:

It gave me horrible stomach aches even when I took it with food and water so I had to stop.

Made me sick so I couldn't use it.
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September 7, 2009

Pros:

Didn't do a whole lot at first but reduced the amount of acne by a little. I was hoping for a more drastic change, but it did help a little.

Cons:

Don't ever take it on an empty stomach.

It works for some people, but it doesn't completely clear away acne.
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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.
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August 24, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Has made my acne worse

I used to have moderate acne, and 3 weeks ago the doctor prescribed me Doxy and it has made my acne severe and out of control. Not really sure what to do.
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August 12, 2009

Pros:

cleared up my skin on my chin

Cons:

stomach pain, dry skin, not workin

Ive been on doryx for about to weeks now (150x once a day) and ive also been using Epiduo along with it.I started to notice it looked a lot better the first week but then, during the second week i broke out really bad! i dont know wat to do. my deretoligist told me to use theis for a month and then we are going to accutane. id rather not, but i think it the only way. this drug may work for some people... but not all. i wish i would work for everyone.
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August 11, 2009

Pros:

haven't seen any yet.

Cons:

stomach is upset, somewhat like a burning feeling. I did throw up once when I didn't eat anything before taking the pill. Now I eat, but my stomach still gets upset once in a while.

I have been using doxy (100mg) for three weeks and I think my acne has gotten a little worse. I guess I will give it a try, since many people have stated that it takes at least three months to completely work.
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August 6, 2009

Pros:

Cheap and has helped kinda on my cheeks

Cons:

i still have bad acne all an redness scar looking things on my chin an for head is little pimples

I been taking it for like 2 weeks hoping to see more improvment is worked kinda but i heard it takes up to 3 months to cure im tired of having acne all my friends have pretty clear skin an i see me an im like (Ewww) I mean my face is not horrible but still u can see it all an makeup makes it look worst...
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July 23, 2009

Pros:

none

Cons:

very sensitive to sun

I haven't noticed any improvement in my acne since starting doxycycline. I have severe fluctuations, some times my skin looks pimple free, others it it quite bad. However it was like that before doxycycline so i believe it to be ineffective.
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July 20, 2009

Pros:

seems to be working ok, its only been a week

Cons:

super sensitive to sun, be careful
some peeling

im also using this with epiduo at night, and clindamycin in the morning.. so im not sure which one is working..but it may be the whole combo that is. i still have about 6 pimples currently, but they are in their final stage and i have some scarring which i hope this will also take care of. i reccomend it, give it a try.
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