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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 5, 2008

Pros:

Taking for a little over a week and I'm already seeing improvement in my body acne

Cons:

No cons for me so far

When the dermatologist saw the severity of my bacne, he prescribed me 100mg twice a day, a relatively high dose. I've been on for just over a week and I am beginning to see clearing starting with my shoulders. I've had no side effects whatsoever. No heartburn or stomach upsets, whether I take it with little or a lot of water, food or empty stomach. Doxycycline is often used long term, is good for many other conditions, and seems to have beneficial health effects aside from the antibiotic action such as reducing general inflammation. Generic prescription drug, covered on plans.
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August 15, 2008

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Absolutly cleaned up my skin both pimples and excema! I have never had a problem with this product as far as tummy pains go and have used it on and off for about 8 years. I use it when nothing else will work and only need a week or so :o)

Cons:

No cons that I can think of at all - If you always have a weeks supply on hand for when you skin breaks out your alright!

Great product its obviously not some miracle cure forever but THE BEST DAM THING I HAVE TRIED and works long term for me, after taking a course my skin is clear for months! NZ get government subsidy on prescriptions so is only $3 for a 90 day lot (not to be taken consectutivly, break it down for when you need it)
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August 11, 2008

Pros:

it worked with in the first 3-4 days of using it.
its made my acne disappear.

Cons:

i would throw up alot, and i got nausis alot as well.

try the product!
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August 3, 2008

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Starts working in 3 to 4 days! (at least for me it did) Clears up red pimples. Calms down facial redness on nose and cheeks.

Cons:

Don't take it on an empty stomach or you will puke! Take with full meal.

Easy once a day treatment.
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July 28, 2008

Pros:

Within 5 days of using it I noticed a difference, in a matter of weeks my face has cleared fully, and I had serious acne

Cons:

Taking 100mg tablets once a day, difficult to remember to take them at same time due to variety in life in evening. After month and half, having possible case of oesophagitis, causing difficulty in drinking and eating but still worth using

Take at a suitable time of day, probably best at lunch or breakfast, eat a little or drink plenty when you take it to avoid the side effects. Side affects are always a possibility, but worth the risk and I don't regret my treatment
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July 25, 2008

Pros:

I saw great results after only a month of use.

Cons:

I had no side effects.

I would recommend if tropicals didn't work. I am not sure what will happen when I stop taking the meciaton but for now it's working.
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July 21, 2008

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I was on doxycycline for about 3 months during which time it cleared my skin up wonderfully. my skin was almost perfect. Now after being off of it 2 months and continuing to use Rosula wash day and night my skin has manged to remain almost as clear

Cons:

Some people say it makes them sick. I never had any problems at all. I always took it after eating and tried to drink some extra water when I took it. I also never laid down right after taking it.

Highly recommended, but I believe that someone shouldn't be on prescription meds like this for too long.
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July 20, 2008

Pros:

Works, clear my skin, too kit for a YEAR

Cons:

Once you stop using it, it all comes back worse than before you took it after two weeks. It also turns your teeth yellow over time 0_0

Just temporary relief, Accutance much better
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July 18, 2008

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Worked great for me. I didn't have a single deep pimple while using it, and it reduced redness.

Cons:

It only worked for about 3-4 months...then it suddenly stopped.

For the time it lasted, it worked wonders for eliminating pimples. I'm trying other medication right now, and I can only hope I can eventually go back to this instead. Plus I guess I have a tough stomach because I never had any problems in that sense.
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June 21, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up my moderate acne beautifully!
One pill once a day.

Cons:

Take with food.

I was taking Doxy as an anti-malarial medication while I was in S. America. I noticed that when I came home my skin was clear but I thought it was from wearing no makeup while I was away because when I got back (and stopped taking it) I broke out again. Then at work one day (I am a nurse) someone mentioned that their child was on it got acne. The lightbulb went off. It cleared up my skin so much I am now going to go back on it for acne. Fortunatly, I am going back to S. America again for a month and it will double as an anti-malarial again!
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