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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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December 22, 2006

Pros:

gives hope for clearing up acne.

Cons:

yeast infections, extreme sensitivity to the sun and tanning beds!!!learn from me and dont even think about going near a tanning bed!, random spurts of nausea in the day, and a horrible outbreak in the first month.

I have been taking adoxa for 3 months. Im just about to turn 21 and never had acne until now, prob because i was a swimmer in high school and the water would dry out my face. I hate looking at pics of myself and dread looking in the mirror in the mornings. Although i must say it is starting to get better. I take 150mg once daily usually at dinner time with food and a glass of water. I also take nicamide in the mornings with yogurt to keep the yeast infections from returning..which are a constant problem!(not fun)I also use clindagel inthe mornings and retin A at night..I never considered my acne to be bad but i just cant seem to get it to completely go away..I even bought the make up bare minerals for $60 to help it!hahah my problem is starting to become a rather expensive one seeing as how my copays for the 4 meds are $40 each adding up to $160 not including my birth control (estrostep) which is also supposed to clear up acne and the gyno appointments for the reoccuring infections.
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December 22, 2006

Pros:

Works excellent for about 5 months. Clear skin the next day! No zits. Just when you think you've been cured....

Cons:

Acne hits! never take when hungry or empty stomach. Reduces the amount of minerals and vitamins taken up naturally by the body.

This is the best temporary thing. It works for a few months and then blamo! Acne is back in full swing. I had perfect skin for 5 months and then it came back worse then I had ever had it. I had mild acne now I have moderate. Thanks for nothing. The doctor even upped it to two pills a day. No avail.
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December 19, 2006

Pros:

I dont have any long lasting acne spots anymore...

Cons:

White heads pop up every day. It is pretty gross

I went to the derm. today & she said that I am no improving, so she put me on Minocycline. I'll let you know how that works.
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October 22, 2006

Pros:

When my Acne was really really bad, it helped to slow the reappearance of new cysts. I was on it for about 3-4 months.

Cons:

Over a year later, my acne is still coming back - not as bad as it was last year, BUT Doxy doesn't really stop the bumbs completely.

Try it for at least 4 weeks if your acne is really bad - you should see improvement. BUT - Side effects (for girls) - prolonged use of this product gave me a yeast infection. It's an antibiotic so it kills bacteria - good and bad - girls have "good" bacteria down there that helps keep things normal - but Doxy kills that too...
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October 19, 2006

Pros:

I have only been taking it for about a month somedays i think it is working and some days i think it is making it worse. i dont know if i should try it a bit longer or what! i am going back to the derm to see what he has to say.

Cons:

my face isnt flakey like other creames i have used that didnt work. i would rather have acne than red flakey acne!

I dont know what to do any more i think i will be stuck with it for the rest of my life
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October 12, 2006

Pros:

easy to use!

Cons:

makes me feel kind of sick even though i take it with food and water! and the sun burn things not the best!

my skin has just really flared up this year (im 19) so i finally went to the doc and she put me on doxycycline as well as differin gel! its only my third day on it and havn't really noticed any results yet but in saying that it hasn't got worse either! im on 100mg tablets for a 3 month dose! my hormone levels are being tested too so might end up on the pill for it too if they are out of balance!
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October 7, 2006

Pros:

Easy to use. Worked eventually.

Cons:

$$ expensive. $50/month for the pills my Dr. prescribed ($35 rebate might come three months later or it might never come at all). Easy to get suntan/sunburn.

The first three months I was on Doxycycline, it did not seem to make a difference. The last month, however, I started working out again - lifting weights and doing 30 minutes of intense cardio - and then my acne completely disappeared, not even one blemish. I also use OTC Neutrogena Clean & Clear Face Wash morning and night (Salicylic Acid 2%).
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