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Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
56%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Oral Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Antibiotics should be used for a maximum of 3 months, provide only moderate benefit and only to some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show doxycycline can reduce severe acne in the short term, and as far as oral antibiotics are concerned, it’s usually the go-to, but approach with caution and stay your own advocate.
Oral Antibiotic
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Doxycycline? Rate It:
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September 25, 2009
Cons:
Minor stomach pains witin the first week. And a constant feeling of having to use the bathroom. My body got used to the Ned in one week.
I am a medical assistant at a dermatologist office most topical prescriptions do not wrk on patients. Same in my case. Some ppl need to be treated from the inside out. I'm also using retin a microgel it's working out for me so far.
September 21, 2009
Pros:
AMAZING. clears everything. I have literally not had a any real acne problems or cysts in 4 years.
Cons:
After 3 years I started getting a queazy stomach in the morning if I didn't take with food. Of course with every other skin regimen it takes at least a 2 month "purging" period before it gets better. Makes face sensitive to sun at first so wear spf
Worked extremely well with me. Cleared up all any back acne, chest acne or face acne I had and works awesome with deep acne. took about 5 months for it to be ALL cleared up but I have been on it for 4 years now and I don't even have to worry about zits anymore!
September 18, 2009
Pros:
Worked quickly
Cons:
Acne returned after I stopped taking the meds.
I took this med for reasons other than acne. After 3 days or so, my guy friends started telling me how nice my face was looking. He didn't know I was on meds. I still had the scars of course, but no cyst or new pimles and such. YOU MUST EAT SOMETHING AT LEAST 10 MINS BEFORE TAKING PILL!!!! I got my prescription filled at walmart, (no insurance) for $6.00.
September 12, 2009
Pros:
minimize acne.
Cons:
you will see the result after 1 week of using it.
it is very cheap.
August 23, 2009
Pros:
clears up skin in just the first few days.
Cons:
must eat food prior to ingesting doxycycline.
Was prescribed 100mg twice a day, after the second day my skin was clearer and less oily. I've had trouble skin since I was 12. Even after using Accutane, all sorts of prescribed topical creams, herbal vitamins and anything you can think of... I still had trouble skin. Seems like doxycycline has been my only miracle drug. Although I doubt I can stay on this prescription forever but, if need be I will.
July 29, 2009
Pros:
Easy to take, cheap with insurance, complexion is clear :)
Cons:
can get nauseous if you don't take it with food but I always do.
I get light to moderate acne most of the time but sometimes it can get severe depending on my stress level. I tried microdermabrasion for a year and it worked really well but I had to get it done regularly and if I missed one appointment, they would be back again. I was using glymed's supplies, 5% benzyl peroxide, and toner which had salycylic acid. It was just getting too expensive and I was tired of going to it regularly so I went to see my dermatologist who asked me to take 2 100mg tablets twice a day and I have been taking these for over 2 months now and my complexion is almost clear. I still get one or two but for the most part it is clear and after 2 1/2 years i'm finally happy. I was sick of applying all that stuff to my face every morning and night and I had dryness sometimes! My dermatologist also gave me the dual topical treatment with clindamyacin and benzyl peroxide but I used it only in the beginning. I hope I won't have to take this medication for too long...
July 20, 2009
Pros:
Cleared up Acne, prevents malaria
Cons:
caused anxiety/depression
I was on doxy for 2+ years from age 11-13. I eventually switched to minocycline, which was a better fit and provided a better solution for my moderate acne. While on it, I experienced major depression and anxiety but never realized that the medication could have been the cause. Last year I switched back to prevent malaria on a trip to africa and found myself feeling more anxious and depressed. Upon discontinuing the medication, all symptoms of anxiety and depression stopped.
Depression is not listed as a reported side effect of doxycycline, but it was a distinct side effect for me and I wouldn't take it again for acne or malaria. The negative mood alteration was too huge a price to pay.
July 9, 2009
Pros:
It works well and i havent seemed to get a zit since ive been using it and for a little i was going through a stage where i was getting a zit a day. Here's my combo for treating my acne. 1. take a doxycycline. 2.moisturize. 3. benzoyl peroxide.5.slee
Cons:
uhhm people say you ge stomach ache's, but i havent really had any.
i would get it persribed to you by your doctor or derm. it seems to be working for me so far, not right a away this is my second day so obviously not right away especially since i use benzoyl peroxide, it dries up my skin, but the pharmacist says it takes 7-10 days to work and i have a 3 month supply, so imma be taking it until my forehead acne goes away its the worst in my opinion because i hate those little bumps on my forhead and is noticeable. so for all my forhead acne getters hang in there im 16 and just experiencing and its changing my life, i really dont want to do anything out dorrs anymore. have hope, drink a lot of water and take doxycycline i guess is my advice.
May 19, 2009
Pros:
None
Cons:
Very Pricey!! Even with discount card that came with it. I have been on this for a week and am stopping it. It makes me dizzy, sick to my stomach, and i get a case of the sweats. Another reason-more personal-I don't like taking Antibiotics
If you fell comfy with taking Antiboitics, try this and hopefully it works for you, but I must worn you, google it first and read what it is really for. Then decide. It will dry out your skin within days of starting. Start with a low dose then if need, work up. Its geared more for serve acne vs mild, moderate.
May 18, 2009
Pros:
Easy to swallow
Small tablet (50 mg)
Cons:
Made me dizzy first days
Nausea
I've only been on this for a week but it has already dried up these two nodules I had in about 2 days right after I started using it. It's very easy to swallow and I learned that if you eat some crackers ( like ritz) after you take the medicine, it helps settle your stomach. I'm ok 50 mg btw.
Pros:
Been using for almost two weeks. Minor results. Less painful acne. Still have 2 weeks before I see real results