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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October 14, 2006
Ive been on doxy for 2 months, its the only thing out there that did anything, take it after your biggest meal, i was supposed to continue with like 6 creams, but after years and years of searching, im so sick of creams they havnt been doing anything, so i have been pretty much leaving it up to doxy now that my face isnt so gut wrenching to look at, still wash face everyday, creams might make it work quicker, i cant believe i wasted a year and hundreds of dollars trying to find a cream, i didnt think a pill would work, so if u get anything i recomend this one.!
October 8, 2006
Pros:
It works very well for about 6 months. Then I developed bacterial resistance to doxycycline.
Cons:
A test done in 2001 showed that 55.5% of the people developed bacterial resistance. [link removed]
The acne came back after about 6 months.
Works well for a while, but if you are unlucky it will become resistant like a flu virus and come back. Bacteria mutates and it is clear that it did. It's cheap, but temporary results.
October 7, 2006
Pros:
it helped clear up my face this time
I had tried this in the past with mixed results. this time though the Doxy seems to work well. it was worth the try.
October 4, 2006
Pros:
taken doxy for a two weeks and acne has totally cleared up
i don't even recognize myself in the mirror. hopefully it will continue to work once my course is complete.
Cons:
a little hard on the stomach
have to eat at least a small snack before taking morning dose.
Don't like the limitations on eating dairy.
The best thing I ever did. All the OTC products weren't working, but this took care of the problem quickly and efficiently. I find myself looking people in the eye and smiling instead of trying to hide part of my face.
Pros:
its takes time for full results, but definatley works, take it from me, i went too 2 doctors, trying every presciption cream on the market.
Good luck, im so happy i can talk to girls again