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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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July 20, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up Acne, prevents malaria

Cons:

caused anxiety/depression

I was on doxy for 2+ years from age 11-13. I eventually switched to minocycline, which was a better fit and provided a better solution for my moderate acne. While on it, I experienced major depression and anxiety but never realized that the medication could have been the cause. Last year I switched back to prevent malaria on a trip to africa and found myself feeling more anxious and depressed. Upon discontinuing the medication, all symptoms of anxiety and depression stopped. Depression is not listed as a reported side effect of doxycycline, but it was a distinct side effect for me and I wouldn't take it again for acne or malaria. The negative mood alteration was too huge a price to pay.
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July 16, 2009

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Haven't see any

Cons:

Haven't see any

Well, I just got done with my accutane treatment about two and half months ago...at first I was clear for atleast a month (perhaps 5 weeks) after accutane, but then slowly but surely I stated seeing it come back...I never had it too bad to begin with, but there were definitely white heads and pimples (I used to only get white heads before accutane, but now I'm actually seeing some red pimples and they hurt) So I saw my dermitologist, and she gave me Doxycyline (100mg) along with Differen and Ac Zone.... Well I just stated using it last week, but I feel weird, really itchy, and i wanna scratch my face pretty bad... I'm thinking about discontinuing Doxy and going back to my Derm and ask her to put me back on accutane....my skin was getting almost flawless while I was on it. Anyone else in similar situation!
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July 9, 2009

Pros:

Does work in time

Cons:

Takes a looooooooong time to work, and I don't like taking medication for a long time. Also gave me terrible, terrible nightmares, which is common.

If it starts to give you nightmares, switch.
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July 8, 2009

Pros:

Dries face very quickly, you will see results fast!

Cons:

Eat before you take it, if you don't you will be vomiting all day, I learned the hard way! Also where an SPF 70 or higher while on the beach or you will burn!

Aside from the side effects it gets the job done.
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July 4, 2009

Pros:

face cleared up a it, but my back still continnues to break out bad

Cons:

stomach pain......eh, and nausea,intense sunburns

I've used this medicine for a couple of months. my skin cleared up a bit, but not as good as i would like. i think im going to try to switch to birth control or something else. its not worth the stomach problems anymore.
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June 18, 2009

Pros:

Reduced inflammation on my face. but the acne is pretty much the same amount. I was recommended to use it twice a day with DUAC right before i go to sleep and both these meds together made a slight but not much of an improvement

Cons:

Felt sick to my stomach at time

Eh if your acne is light it wont hurt to try. Moderate or above dont bother
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June 17, 2009

Pros:

Cheap, readily available. Helps with cystic acne.

Cons:

Doesn't really help *regular* acne. Hurts my stomach.

I am wondering if this is really helping me. I've been on it for over a year now, with no real results EXCEPT that I haven't had a cystic breakout in about 9 months.
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June 16, 2009

Pros:

???not sure as yet

Cons:

my face itches badly, my neck itches, the skin around my eyes,including eyelids are peeling and it hurts.skin around my mouth peels..it TARGETs sensitive areas.

still using itand waiting to see results
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June 9, 2009

Pros:

It got rid of a nasty scaly rash on my face.

Cons:

It made me sick to my stomach, even when I take it with food. I have learned to take both doses at night, right before I go to bed and I'm fine.

The meds work very well, however if you stop taking it the problem comes right back. I don't want to have to take meds for the rest of my life. I would like to cure this rash that my doctor calls (ezcema), but I think it is something else. I have not heard of any patients with facial ezcema use this treatment.
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June 7, 2009

Pros:

I sawn instant results in 48 hours. I use it with Rentin-A precsribed by doctor.

Cons:

Massive heart burn!!!!

I will continue to use it for 90 day recommendation. It is improving my acne but upsetting my stomach horribly.
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