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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 26, 2008

Pros:

it slowly will help you get better, but you have to be patient.

Cons:

takes a long time to work, but does work.

you should take this and apply a topical cream at the same time to see results
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December 25, 2008

Pros:

Made the skin on my arms and back very smooth. I guess it's helping my face, I'm also using Differin and Benzaclin, so results could be from that.

Cons:

Makes you very thirsty, so be sure to drink lots of water.

I think it's working. I'm using two different topical products at the same time, so I'm not sure which is helping more, but I'm certain that it is helping the skin on my back and my arms. I have horrible breakouts there in the summer when I sweat and my skin is always rough and oily. Now that I'm on the antibiotic, I've noticed my skin is incredibly smooth and my marks are fading.
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December 20, 2008

Pros:

I started to see results within the first month. I don't breakout as much.

Cons:

It leaves an upset stomach if not taken with food.

It controls breakouts pretty well just be sure to eat at least one hour before taking medication. Works better in the morning after breakfast and make sure to drink tons of water.
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December 17, 2008

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Cleared my skin up pretty fast as far as my face it slowley is going away. Some small dots but as far as legions on my face NOT at all. My back is slowly getting better. One or two have came up.

Cons:

None really. Did cause Very small Yease Infection (YUK) which can be easly treated and is nothing compared to the pain of the acne i use to have

Obviously you need to take alot of WATER with the meds as it states on the bottle. No side affects unless you dont drink water. I use to take it before and it made me sick because i would wash it down with pop. DUH..Works good so far... only been taking for almost a month
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November 30, 2008

Pros:

no new acne, old acne disappearing

Cons:

skin is dry, thirsty alot, some nausea

have only been taking for 1 week along with using 2.5% benzoyl peroxide cream on face and back, and face is almost completely clear from any new acne and old red marks are fading. Back and shoulders aren't having any new acne.
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November 24, 2008

Pros:

Easy to take, no bad side effects

Cons:

Havent seen much improvment, makes me hungry

Hopeing acne starts to improve soon, using it with natural acne treatments and persciption "Differin"
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November 18, 2008

Pros:

clears up skin

Cons:

takes forever to work, must take with food, breaks face out worse than already is

My face is clearing up, but it is taking forever to work. When I first started my face broke up horribly. It was so bad that I stayed inside for about 2 weeks. Along with the other stuff that I am using my face is now itching and drying out. In the long run the stuff works. Not immediately, but it works.
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November 17, 2008

Pros:

It's helping to clear up my skin.

Cons:

Stomach upset, and take a long time to work.

I am in my 6-7 week and it's clearing up right now. I still have some scars and some small break ups.
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November 14, 2008

Pros:

Works pretty well. Generic. Cheap. Didn't dry out skin or increase sensitivity to sun. After a while (and in passing) I noticed back acne was pretty much gone. Which is nice.

Cons:

Long-term effectiveness and long-term reliability does not impress me. Doesn't seem to hurt, though.

(I notice that "bottom line" is a misnomer. More like "full story.") Patient: 28 YO male. Symptoms: Generally bad, but not cystic, acne about nose and forehead, with irregular break outs taking skin from moderate to bad. Started using doxycycline 100mg once a day, prescribed by GP. Seemed to work really well for a couple months, then...not so much. After three months in I am questioning it's long-term effectiveness. I think I'll recommend minocycline to my GP, as that worked pretty well in my late teens. Bottom Line: Definitely not an end-all-be-all solution, but I'd recommend it.
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November 14, 2008

Pros:

it seems like it was working

Cons:

DO NOT TAKE RIGHT BEFORE BED!!! my doctor never told me this and I developed 4 ulcers!!!! the drug went down and irritated my espohagus causing 2 ulcers then went down a bit more causing 2 more ulcers before it was done with the night.

I took this medicine for about a week or two and my face was clearing up. But then I took a pill right before I went to bed, so I guess the capsule never went all the way done and next morning I woke up with 4 ulcers in my esophagus!!!!!! I saw them on the endoscopy!! they were kissing ulcers. Let me tell you this is the worst thing I've ever experienced. I could not even drink water for couple of days because it was hurting so much! and it was causing a lot of belching which was then pushing up against the ulcers, and hurting them, I was so miserable!!! Doxy also made me not hungrey, I had no appitite and I LOVE FOOD! I must have lost 5 pounds when I started on the pill and then compounded with the ulcers, I was 10 lbs in the negative and I only weigh 110lbs to begin with (for 5'7" girl) I guess if you are looking to loose weight this is the perfect drug for you :)
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