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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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January 28, 2008

Pros:

works very well and really cheap

Cons:

can cause stomach burning

works well (doxycycline) and it's cheap (30 days worth of pills for only 10 bucks). been taking them for 2 months, and saw results immediately. then after a month, i slacked off in following the recommended dosage, and the pimples came back immediately. so you should follow the directions to the letter! also, it can cause severe ``burning'' in your stomach when taken on empty stomach. and don't drink milk or eat any dairy product (anything with calcium) within one hour before and after taking it, since it can reduce the amount of the drug absorbed into your body. i have also drank once in a while with this medicine, and that has not been a problem, but i recommend you ask your doctor first. overall, it's very effective drug, and it would be the first drug i prescribe if i were a doctor. however, the effectiveness of this drug wears off after a few months.
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January 21, 2008

Pros:

It seems to be working,I'm 32 and it is the first time that i get acne like this, my derm prescribed 100mg twice a day.

Cons:

Photo-sensitivity

Today is my third day and it seems that my acne is already going away really. So far no stomach problems even without meals, just make sure that you drink plenty of water. So bottom line believe it or not it is working for me.
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January 20, 2008

Pros:

Worked very well. I am 48 years old and have had acne since I was a teenager. Drug worked very well and is non expensive

Cons:

After taking it for about 9 months, my facial acne was gone, but started getting pimples on my back. Changed to Erythromycin and the back problem cleared up.

Good drug at a reasonable price. I wish I had known about it when I was 14, which is when my acne started!
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January 15, 2008

Pros:

*Works really well. *Will work as consitantly as you take it (excluding the first few days/week) *Easy to take (not large tablet) *Virtually no side affects.

Cons:

*Sunburn without sunscreen (slip slop slap)

I've been using this product for a few years and it has worked brilliantly, so long as it is taking consistantly and you're eating relatively well your pimples will appear virtually gone.
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January 13, 2008

Pros:

* side effects are none existant
* tablets go down smooth
* went to the mornington peninsula and tanned like a motha, i know thats not a great thing health wise but im brown all the time lol

Cons:

nothing

aight ive been reading so many bloody reviews about people whinging about how if you dont take it with meals you feel sick and throw up. perhaps these people are stupid or just want to complain, but it says it ALL OVER the bottle "TAKE WITH A MEAL AND WATER"! my doctor even stressed to me that i should always take it with meals and i always have and ive never had nausa from it, ever. even just having a couple of dry biscuits is fine, just always take it with a big glass of water and youre sweet. so people before you go bagging a product, use it like its supposed to be used first. as for those people who are smart enough to take it properly, it works great. im using it with differin and together theyre the perfect treatment, but yeah ive had no side effects and more importantly, i now have no pimples.
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January 2, 2008

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Cons:

NO SUN

I need help, i've been taking Apo Doxy tabs 100 MG for a mounth know and i see no differance...PLEASE HELP!!! I never had acne before and know i have it all on my cheeks and my chin....i am going CRAZY!!! The doctor said i had to take it for 4 month's so maybe i should wait a bit....
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December 30, 2007

Pros:

Helped clear ALL cystic acne and those annoying clusters of small pimples on jawline and chin. I couldn't be happier :)

Cons:

Upset stomach if not eaten with food (or enough food)

I am 22 and had a sudden breakout to the point where my face actually hurt because I could feel the acne grow. I thought I was getting severe adult acne when my doctor told me I actually had a staph infection. She gave me this antibiotic and my skin cleared up better by the day until 3 weeks later my acne had vanished. I get small insignificant pimples around my period, but other than that all the cystic acne has not returned. This antibiotic may not work for everyone depending on their case of acne, but it is worth a try to see a doctor and perhaps, like me, you may have a clinical skin irritiation that can be releived by an antibiotic. Just be sure to take the doses as appropriatly needed and that you stick to it for as long as it recommends. I only used it for 3 weeks and stopped so I did't become immune to it. I know it is tough to go through a severe breakout, I couldnt look at myself in the mirror nor go out in public. Don't give up, and try to be confident in yourself. :)
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December 13, 2007

Pros:

It works. My large painful acne is completely gone.

Cons:

Some little acne still shows up.Sometimes all over my forehead.

It's cheap. It works. The only thing is I do not know how long I will be given a prescription for and I know the acne will come back if I stop taking it. I've been taking it for 4 months and I am waiting for my doctor to refill my prescription.
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December 12, 2007

Pros:

Been on it for 2.5 weeks, so far so good. Cleared up the deep painful acne. Seems like smaller pimples heal faster.

Cons:

none.

Im using this in conjunction with Retin-A Micro. The Doxy seems to be helping with the infected pimples. Doc says it will take several more week for full effects.
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November 30, 2007

Pros:

Can be taken with food
Works well for most
Affordable

Cons:

Scheduled diet
Antibiotics arent good long term
Not a permanent solution

Try it. Its cheap and can be used in conjunction with other things. Ive seen best results with consistent use of the three typical products; benzoyl, salicyclic and glycolic It doesnt work for everyone but give it time. Eat at least a little something and more importantly, plentyyy of water - if nothing else, remember, plenty of waterrr. Ive only gotten sick once from it and that was enough. Last thing, have your doctor fill it 100mg twice a day, quantity:180 - especially if you dont have insurance this will save you a lot
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