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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September 5, 2007
Cons:
Nasueating is not taken with food
I have been on this product for nearly 7 weeks. I know things get worse before they get better, but in my case things got worse...and worse... and WORSE! I wouldn't reccomend this to anyone.
August 15, 2007
Pros:
seem to work alright skin got about 20% better
Cons:
made me feel nausea if i sat down right after i took it, skin rash too. make sure you eat before you take it. drink alot of water, makes you dehydrated
okay product
August 9, 2007
Pros:
honestly, i wouldn't know. i was only on the meds for a month before i tossed em.
Cons:
extremely abrasive chemical. i didn't take the pills with enough water and after two weeks of excruciating pain, found out they had burnt a hole in my esophageal lining. can interfere with birthcontrol effectiveness.
always take with a full glass of water & never right before bed. the drug can irritate stomach/esophageal lining-that's what causes the vomiting in some cases. in the three weeks that i was on the doxy i had yet to see any changes, and i suppose i'll never know what could have been because i am for sure steering clear of it from now on. that's not to say it's not worth a try, just make sure you know all the facts about how to take it and when etc.
July 8, 2007
Pros:
None
Cons:
Condition worse than before, and vaginal yeast infection
I took this medication for a week, broke out like a 13 year old girl on day 8, and developed a yeast infection...
June 12, 2007
Pros:
n/a
Cons:
This antibiotic was horrible. No matter how much food or water I took with it, it would always cause me to throw up several times after taking it and feel sick all day. It also did not clear my skin - probably because I always threw it up.
Don't take it unless you have a really strong stomach. This medicine is extremely corrosive.
May 31, 2007
Pros:
My dermatologist has had me on this medication for over a year and it was working. 100 mg every 12 hrs.
Cons:
Made me sick to my stomach, made back and chest acne worse.
I don't like this antibiotic. Wish and wanting him(my doctor) to take me off of it but refuses to, says I have to keep takin it in order for it to work..get a clue, its been over a year and the acne and scars are gettin worse. Thumbs down! Don't use it.
May 19, 2007
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
Didnt work at all
These tablets are crap!! I have moderate acne and this did absolutely nothing, my doctor put my on it for 1year and I have seen no improvements. It may work for mild acne what isn't that bad, but for anything worse I advise you not to waste your money!!
May 13, 2007
Pros:
Slightly helps, but the bacteria P. acnes is growing more and more resistant to tetracycline antibiotics, which doxycycline is.
Cons:
Must be taken 1 hour before eating or two hours after, often causes stomach pain, must be taken with 8 or more ounces of water, you can't lay down for 30 minutes after taking it, it makes you sunburn more easily, and it doesn't really work well.
This isn't worth the trouble. Find an alternative to tetracycline antibiotics.
May 2, 2007
Pros:
Worked at first.
Cons:
After about 3 weeks on this medicine, my face slowly began to break out, then break outs became severe.
This medication made a mess of my skin. There were no other diet, medical or prescription changes, so I believe it was this medication that caused it. I would not recommend. I would never take it again. I have been off of it for over a month now, and am still getting some breakouts; it is a very slow process to clear up.
March 22, 2007
Pros:
None
Cons:
Didn't work...
My derm assured me Adoxa would clear my skin. I was on it for 2 and a half months, and my acne just got worse. It turned out, I had a hormone issue that was causing acne, which is why I was trying EVERYTHING and NOTHING worked. If you have tried EVERYTHING (including antibiotic), DON'T GO ON ACCUTANE UNTIL you get tested for a possible hormone prob. 1 in 20 women that suffer with acne suffer as a result of a hormone issue, so don't spend all this money on treatments when you could take medicine to balance your hormones, and you skin would clear.
Pros:
Farely inexpensive