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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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September 3, 2008

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well ive been taking it for about 5 days now and i kinda see a difference, but i think its just my imagination. maybe in a couple weeks ill see a big difference. i hope this works nothing ever works for me!

Cons:

no side-effects. ive always taken it with food and im not planning on taking it on a empty stomach.

i hope it works! wont know for awhile.
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August 29, 2008

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It didn't have many side effects and seemed to clear SOME pimples. Or maybe it was just my skin clearing by itself.

Cons:

Didn't have that much effect on my pimples.

It didn't really work for me, but it may work for you, so try it out and see if it works. I used to take 50mg twice a day, and nothing really changed, it didn't alter anything on my face (consistent amount of pimples).
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August 26, 2008

Pros:

cheap as far as prescriptions go

Cons:

caused breakout, nausea, dizziness

I was hesitant to take this at all because I know antibiotics aren't that great for your body. I guess I was right to be hesitant because I broke out with nasty cysts throughout the first month using it. My skin was never that bad before I started the doxy. It also causes nausea if you don't take it with food (which some say you shouldn't). I had some pretty bad stomach aches and it also made me extremely dizzy. Seems to work for some people though..maybe it depends on the root cause of acne.
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August 26, 2008

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Seemed to be clearing up my acne. had to stop taking due to wisdom teeth surgery and acne came back.

Cons:

can't take it with milk and gave me a metallic taste in my mouth. I've never had this side affect with any other antibiotics.

Good if it doesn't cause stomach pain or sickness. Mino gave me severe stomach pain and cramps (coudln't even go to work). I guess some people react to one and others react to the other.
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August 19, 2008

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None

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I threw up a couple of times. You always feel sick

I wouldnt try it. Im at the moment trying Panoxyl. It was getting worse. Dont try if your doing sports.
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August 14, 2008

Pros:

Few side effects apart from occasionally loose stool

Cons:

Used to get pimples on my chin only, now I am breaking out all over my face! :/

I'm on a low dose of Frakas.. maybe I need to 'up the anti' no pun intended??
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August 13, 2008

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It seems to be clearing up my acne

Cons:

I have gotten the WORST stomach aches of my entire life with this medication. Having to stop at every pharmacy on every corner on the way to work to use their restroom is NOT fun.

If it agree with your stomach, go for it. For me, the horrible pain I got with the medication was not worth the results.
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August 10, 2008

Pros:

Worked wonders while I was taking it

Cons:

Made me throw up alot
My acne returned after I stopped using it

Dont use it
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August 9, 2008

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I use to take doxycycline 6 months ago. it cleared up my skin almost completely after taking 50 mg twice a day, combined with prescription benzyol peroxide

Cons:

when i stopped taking the medication, my acne returned a few months later. i puked at least 4 times because i took this medication without a meal. always eat while taking this T_T

I just want to not have to worry about acne anymore. although its barely visable, it is still there, i can feel it haha. i break out at least once every few weeks
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August 5, 2008

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Looking forward to results and a visit to my doctor so they can prescribe more since its "taking my bacteria out" now im breaking out more. :/

Cons:

the doctor doesnt let me take more than 28 pills what a B****! havent gotten results ladies Dont wear make up messed my bealituful skin up now i look like s***.

Currently sucks.
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