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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 28, 2008

Pros:

reduced the number of zits on face slightly

Cons:

when i got any zits they were bigger and lasted on my face longer. lack of concentration/headaches

Overall this product did not reall work well for me. But it might work for someone else
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September 24, 2008

Pros:

Reduces severity of acne, cheap

Cons:

Acne still remains, comes straight back as soon as you stop (mine came back worse, being on anti-biotics for a long period of time isn't good..

I really don't think its worth it, on Doryx I still got acne, they were reduced and I didn't get any real cystic acne or large pimples. However the acne quickly all returned after I stopped the product.
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September 23, 2008

Pros:

affordable, see results in a week

Cons:

if taken in a empty stomach wow you will throw up and get super dizzy n sick

ive been takin it for 15 days already n ive seen alot of improvement, nothing ever seem to help bu this antibiotic seems to my face is clearing up !!!!
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September 15, 2008

Pros:

Acne clearing slightly so far. Not as hungry.

Cons:

I was warned by my doctor to take it after dinner on a full stomache and so far I've had no stomache issues. One night I even took it after just eating a banana and I was fine.

I just started using it a couple days ago but I'm noticing all my acne is drying up and most of it is rising to the surface quikly, not so pretty but at least its disapearing. I will absolutely post back wiht more information, but I hope this works. I've tryed Proactive and that just sucks. Im using Duac Gel each night and Clindamycin Phosphate wipes in the morning with a gentle face wash, hope this does the trick :)
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September 11, 2008

Pros:

Seems to even out skin tone, skin appears fresher and less red for the most part. It hasn't given me any side effects such as nausea, however I do avoid milk products.

Cons:

Has not really helped my pimples, still have acne but i've only been using this for one month and apparently you have to wait 3 months to see any great achievements.

This is a good inexpensive acne treatment. I'd tried all sorts of products from the chemist, and treatments I'd found on the internet such as zinc cream, calamine lotion, honey, toothpaste. None of it worked. I finally went to my doctor who prescribed me with this (50mg a day) and also a topical gel called Duac. I also wash my face with L'Oreal Pure Zone and use the toner and moisturizer. I used to use Cetaphil which is another great product for sensitive skin. After 2 months I'll leave more feedback. It should be noted that I'm 22 and suffer from adult acne which is mainly around my chin and mouth, and I believe that this is not due to anything hormonal.
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September 10, 2008

Pros:

1. Best Acne Antibiotic I have used
2. Clears up within 2 weeks

Cons:

1. Side effects are awful
2. Taken on an empty stomach ... you will cry ...for over a week!
3. Headaches, tiredness

It was easily the best antibiotic I have used and I have used quite a few which had done nothing until then: oxytetracycline, erthromycin, minocycline, trimethroprim . Yet, after a few weeks one night I took it before bed with a bit of water and woke in the night unable to swallow as if a wire brush was stuckdown my throat. I went to take a drink and it hurt more. Turns out it had burnt my oesophagus and all my stomach lining was gone! I couldnt eat anything solid, hot or lukewarm for about 2 weeks and it was the worst time of my life. A very strong antibiotic with bad side effects take with caution if need be.
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September 8, 2008

Pros:

SA

Cons:

No brakeouts what so ever works like a bom.

Exelent stuff
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September 7, 2008

Pros:

i have only used it for about 4 days and i am noticing a difference in my skin, it may just be me imagining it, but i think it is really helping

Cons:

my very first dose i took on an empty stomach like it is advised to do, but i got extremely sick and threw up all morning, now i have a banana or yogurt first and then take it

its alright so for, it may work differently for different people. i would not recomend taking it on an empty stomach though
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August 29, 2008

Pros:

i have been using doxycycline for 5 months.i started on 50 mg which did not work. my doc switched me to 100 mg and i have been taking it for almost 3 weeks and i really see the difference. it has been a life saver!!

Cons:

take on a full stomach or nausea is horrible!!

it works - i love it !!!
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August 26, 2008

Pros:

Seems to becoming clear

Cons:

Nothing as of yet

I started taking it 2 days ago and it already seems to be helping a bit ... I'll post more results as I go along.
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