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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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July 16, 2007

Pros:

Works well

Cons:

you will eventually become immune to antibiotics

I had clear and perfect skin while a teen. However, I started to develop an acne problem when I was 21. It grew more persistent at the age of 23 to moderate acne. Over the last four years, I have been on Tricycline, doxycycline and minocycline with great results. My acne became mild and persistent, but I eventually became immuned to each drug(s) after being on them on and off them the past four years. At age 27, I am not responding to these drugs and therefore on accutane to treat my persistent and mild acne. My dermatologist recommended it and said that it will cure me. I just started now. Bottom line, you will eventually be immuned to the drug over time and have to use another antibiotic. By then, if you acne still persists, I suggest accutane as the last resort. Severe acne though, should be treated with accutane.
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July 13, 2007

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Worked well for minor acne.Skin on face looks good and is really soft and smooth dont know if this is this med or not but I like it.

Cons:

Upset stomach for the 1st couple weeks eat some crackers with. Some other minor sides like fatigue and sleepiness.Sun increased acne on shoulders for a few days.

I like it but am kinda afraid to get off. Doctor said I should try it for awhile to see what happens but I wonder if i will break out again worse then when started if I quit taken for a few weeks.For upset stomach I take with crackers and havent had stomach pain since.
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July 11, 2007

Pros:

Works pretty well and it's very affordable. Definitely worth wut you pay for.

Cons:

When taking it, don't forget to drink lots of water and take it with a good meal. It could upset your stomach.

Cleared up my severe acne pretty quickly. Just take good care of yourself when you're on the drug.
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July 7, 2007

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It is cheap in regards to getting a prescription.It will not happen over night so stick with it.It has helped every time I have used it.

Cons:

Can make you sick to stomach as all antibiotics.Will make you sun sensitive.

It will work IF you give it time and use it as it says. You should eat first. Do not take dairy products when you take it. Do not take vitamins within a couple of hours before or after. Certain vitamins will take away from its ability to work. PLEASE read the directions when you get it. (Drink a FULL GLASS OF WATER when you take it and DO NOT LIE DOWN FOR 30 MINUTES after. This will help with stomach upset. AGAIN DRINK A FULL GLASS OF WATER when taking each pill. This will also help with stomach upset. Use a screen block if going to beach or pool. Make sure the screen block is OIL FREE and WON"T CLOG PORES. GOOD LUCK!!!
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June 30, 2007

Pros:

It cleared up about 80% to 90% of my acne including my shoulders.

Cons:

When I didn't take it at the regular time or when I forgot to take it I felt really sick.

It was worth the 9 months that I was on it.
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June 27, 2007

Pros:

Clears Back up real well. (I recommend for back acne not face acne.)

Cons:

Doesn't do much for your face.

Since I was 12 I've been trying to clear up my acne - 4 years. Back then it was my face would have some random breakouts, not consistant just random. The following year I thought I'd cut my hair short thinking it would help. It didn't. My Acne flaired up, spread to my back and got really fierce, I couldn't sleep and when my friends patted me on the back "OMFG" - I refused to tell them because Bacne is embarrasing. So finnaly I decided to treat it, I used Benzagel 5, Acne Masks, Creams, Cloths but NOT pills. So, after 4 years I convinced my dad to buy me something. The following day I went to the doctor's and she prescribed some doxycycline pills. So now, I'm using it regularly and I'm glad with it but it's doing jack for my face. Now I have some convincing to do, see if I can't get some more expensive creams or something. Too anyone whose been in the same situation as me, in a worse, or just needs some cheering : -Keep fighting, 1 objective in life, Crack the anvil not the h
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June 22, 2007

Pros:

I started seeing results within a week. My skin isless blotchy, bumpy, and inflamed already.

Cons:

None, really. Mild constipation so far.

I recommend this for anyone suffering from rosacea acne or perioral dermatitis. If you take it as directed, you're not even going to feel anything out of the ordinary. I've only been on it for 7 days and am supposed to stay on it for 2 months, but the results were really fast. My skin was a total disaster with inflamed perioral dermatitis and rosacea acne. I mean, really gross, painful stuff. 7 days into the doxy treatment and it is all but gone. I am still a little blotchy, but it's faded to the point where you can't really tell unless you're up close. And even then it's not so bad. I hope it continues working this way. I have also eliminated all makeup products/creams containing known allergens/irritants (parabens, SLS, etc) and have replaced my face wash and moisturizer with all-natural, all-organic products. The difference has been huge, and I also recommend doing this in addition to the doxy treatment. I am also using it in conjuction with
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June 21, 2007

Pros:

SLOWLY CLEARS UP THE BAD STUFF ESPECIALLY FORHEAD. USING BENZOIL PEROXIDE TOO

Cons:

RED SHINY FACE SOMETIMES

ITS GOOD I JUST HOPE IT DOESNT STOP WHEN I GO OFF IT.
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June 16, 2007

Pros:

Cheap, Easy to use.

Cons:

I have been on doxycycline for 7 weeks now and have seen little improvement. I even used it in conjunxtion with benzoyl peroxide but have experienced litle progress. I have mild acne and am very frustrated by the lack of results that i am seeing.

I recommend this product to everyone with an acne problem. It works for some but not for others. If there are no results after 9 weeks i suggest you move on to another medication. It may be time for accutane for me.....
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June 15, 2007

Pros:

has made me constipated for a long time

Cons:

works perfectly. clears me up 110%.

i dont understand why so many people complain about this. this has worked wonders for my skin, honestly it clears me up 110% and i love it! although i really have to stress that once you start taking it, especially towards the end of your course, DO NOT GET LAZY with it because the most resitant and persistant strains of bacteria are left at that time and it you dont take it as directed that bacteria will multiply and your acne will just come straight back ten fold and it will be much more difficult to treat. the only side effect i got from this was being constipated for over a year and a half after taking this but i still recomend it!
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