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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October 21, 2009
Cons:
Left me with little bumps, gave me a stomach ache TAKE WITH FOOD!
i give this credit for clearing up most of my acne and my big pimples. But it did leave me with little tiny acne bumps under the skin. I used this product for 6 months and then was able to go off it and now i use just cleansing stuff and my face is clear.
October 15, 2009
Pros:
I just started taking doxycline about two weeks ago
Cons:
i have seen any real results but then again i have only been on it for 2 weeks
I tried differen and cylindagel together and it did very little for me so my derm. perscribed doxycline. As well as taking doxycline i am still on differen and cylindagel. They said that i shouldnt see results until the 6 week point. I was reading other reviews and it seems like everyone gets sick from this medicine, but i will take it on an empy stomach and it is fine, besides on the bottle it says take on and empty stomach and dont eat for 1-2 hours. I also dont understand how everyone got this medicine for so cheap, i have insurence and the dema. gave me a coupon and it was still 25 dollars for 30 pills
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.
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.
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.
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.
September 5, 2009
Pros:
It took away all of my whiteheads. I found that when I didn't use the doxycycline part of my treatment that i got whiteheads. Reduced my overall acne greatly. (Great for a year!)
Cons:
Stops working after a while, about a year for me. Now I get whiteheads even if i use it. Makes you sick if you dont eat ALOT before taking it.
When I first started it, it made me throw up 4 times before i learned to eat alot of food before taking it. It worked really well for the first year and now it's not working. I'm going to my dermatologist to find somthing else that'll be as effective.
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.
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.
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.
Pros:
Cleared up big pimples, and most acne.