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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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March 19, 2007

Pros:

I used Doxacycline 2 years ago for 3 months and it was like a miracle. It completely got rid of my acne.

Cons:

It has now been 2 years and my acne is back since I am no longer on birth control. It also makes my skin sun sensitive.

I am going to go back on Doxacycline and am hoping for 2 more good years! If I can take this medication for 3 months and have clear skin for 2 years it is worth it!
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July 23, 2017
plz tell me hows your skin now?
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March 19, 2007

Pros:

Works very well. Once you find out what time you should take it. Take it at that time exactly and keep it in your system.

Cons:

Makes skin very burn sensitive even long time after quitting. MAKE SURE TO DRINK WITH WATER. WASH IT DOWN. YOU CAN GET AN ULCER!

Clears acne but youll get burns. I dont know...
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March 7, 2007

Pros:

Works very well. Clears the skin in a week.

Cons:

The acne comes back within a week or so after I stop taking it.
You feel queasy when taken on an empty stomach.

Goo product. Much better any of the other topicals or orals i have used.
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February 13, 2007

Pros:

-smaller pores - works in a week or so
-eradicates cystic zits/ pimples on forehead and chin
-no experienced side effects

Cons:

-drug immunity
-more/new pimples

Had gorgeous skin, with exception of my forehead and chin. These two areas were prone to cystic zits. Doxy. worked extremely well on these, however, after four months pimple clusters formed on my cheeks and became progressively worse. After 5 months body became immune, and everything returned, but worse as now i have to clear up my cheeks which never before had a problem. Am off doxy and derm has presribed minocycline...
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February 13, 2007

Pros:

cleared my face in 3 weeks, still clear about 2 months later.

Cons:

none, unless it suddenly stops working (a scary thought)

I realize that drugs work very differently for different people, but doxycycline worked wonders for me. I was first prescribed monocycline, which seemed to make matters worse, and for months I refused to take any kind of medication bc I feared the same result. After taking doxycycline, my pimples disappeared in about 3 weeks. I have been on doxy for nearly 2 months now, and so far so good. I think, ultimately, that everyone deserves to feel good about themselves, or at the very least, to be able to walk outside in the sunshine and not be ashamed. I wish anyone who may be reading this the best of luck! Hold your head up high =)
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February 8, 2007

Pros:

easy to use, unlike creams that will make your face look like fish scales

Cons:

takes time, if i stop it zits apear, still some red spots, i hope i do not build a tolerance to it because even after 6 months i think it might stop working

results are worth it
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January 18, 2007

Pros:

It clears up your skin pretty quickly.

Cons:

It is a short term fix. I have been on and off it for a year. As soon as you stop taking it your acne returns. You can't take it if you are wanting to get pregnant either.

I have had to struggle with bad skin for over 10 years and i have been on two rounds of Ro-accutane. It can always return and it may not get rid of it forever as mine returned a few years later. There is no cure that I am aware of and i will continue to see doctors for a cure. When i find out you will know about it.
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January 9, 2007

Pros:

This thing really works!! you just have to be patient, just after a month i am now seeing good results. The antibiotic makes sure that you don't get any new pimples and it also makes me more calm and not stressed!! so i really do reccomend this..

Cons:

If you eat without food your stomach will hurt..

Works in due time..
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November 23, 2006

Pros:

Clears up everything within days and reduces redness...all w/o side effects (at least for me)!!

Cons:

None..only concern is of habituation as with any other medicine.

So, the ProActiv stuff didn't work...actually it just made eveything spread to non-affected spots, so pretty soon you would have major islands of bumps. Went to dermatologist and she said I had mild acne, so she gave me Doxy 2x/day (100mg each), with Duac gel (topical antibiotic, and Retin-A. At first, the topical meds gave me irritation for like a week with redness but soon the skin got used to it and wow!! There was a MAJOR difference in a month. Skin was smoother and pores started being smaller and cleaner with less oil. Hyperpigmentation was also reduced and spots started fading from forehead and cheeks. Now there is virtually no more spots and there is only 1-2 break-outs b/c of stress (pre-med). Very pleased and would highly recommend if you don't get any traumatic side effects. Having prior knowledge of medicines, this is definitely one of the better antibiotics (expecially than Accutane).
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November 9, 2006
Im 24 years old and i had acne problems since i was 15 years old. My brother was in the same boat as i am .Anyways he went to the doctors and he was prescribed doxy and a face cream.however the pills made him sick, so he stopped taking them. So i thoughtmaybe i give them a try and in to weeks of taking them my face waas totaly cleared. But then as soon as i stopped the acne came back but anyways i went ot get them refilled and they work great it just sucks that i have to worry on pills everyday to make my face clear but what else can i do right its worth it. So i think of it this way instead of worrying alllllll day abhout what ima do with my face I worry twice a day that takes seconds of taking theppill.
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