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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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November 19, 2007
Cons:
Isnt working for my acne, kind of got worse (maybe it will get better after this)
i am on 50mg doryx, taken daily. my usual acne seemed to have developed into cystic acne, but it varies from time to time. i have taken doryx for about 50 days and nothing seems to be happening. or actually it might have turned a bit worse. i will finish my course (75 more days) then i will leave another review. but doryx doesnt seem to be working on me at the moment.
October 26, 2007
Pros:
Works great after 3 weeks of use. Does make you burn sensitive, but actually allowed me to tan better!
Cons:
Acne came back within 2 weeks of going off Doxy after both times I used it. Does caused some nausea at first, but got better.
may work, but still come back when done. i don't know how to get rid of this stuff on my face.
October 20, 2007
Pros:
Works well if taken as directed and results seen just after a few days.
Cons:
Major nausea is felt if taken on an empty stomach, and you have to drink alot of water with this medication
This works, my face has cleared up w/ in 3 weeks, and i had moderate acne. Still get occassionaly white heads, but no more of the ugly red, painful break outs that leave scars. Worth the try, and it is covered by insurance.
October 18, 2007
Pros:
this stuff is great at first it wasn't working but now its like magic..give it sometime..
Cons:
if u don't eat stomach hurts.if u get off it acne could come back..im off it but i actaully don't have acne come out often anymore.
i had severe acne who would have though this stuff works i recommended this product to anyone ask ur doctor.
August 21, 2007
Pros:
Starts to work after 3-6 weeks, cleared up my cystic acne
Cons:
Nausea if not taken with a meal snack. I have also noticed my skin itches a lot despite moisturizing. I also get frequent diarrhea/soft stool.
Always take with a meal. If you don't mind the minor side effects it will work really well.
August 9, 2007
Pros:
honestly, i wouldn't know. i was only on the meds for a month before i tossed em.
Cons:
extremely abrasive chemical. i didn't take the pills with enough water and after two weeks of excruciating pain, found out they had burnt a hole in my esophageal lining. can interfere with birthcontrol effectiveness.
always take with a full glass of water & never right before bed. the drug can irritate stomach/esophageal lining-that's what causes the vomiting in some cases. in the three weeks that i was on the doxy i had yet to see any changes, and i suppose i'll never know what could have been because i am for sure steering clear of it from now on. that's not to say it's not worth a try, just make sure you know all the facts about how to take it and when etc.
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.
June 17, 2007
Pros:
none
Cons:
made me break out in whole new places. i still have the scars on my cheeks from taking this stuff. i stopped breaking out there after i stopped taking it. and no it didn't stop my breakouts in the usual areas.
for me it was about as crappy as it gets. guess it works for some people.
June 16, 2007
Pros:
acne got a tiny bit better, but nothing significant. dermo thought it didn't do anythign.
Cons:
if i didn't take it with food i would feel sick to my stomach, so i would always take it at night. basically, it just didn't work.
pretty worthless in my opinion. plus, should you stop taking it, your symptoms reappear, and you shouldn't take antibiotics for that long due to bacteria becoming immune
May 2, 2007
Pros:
cleared me up completely
Cons:
wore off
cleared my acne completely for about 5 months, but then my acne came back....much much worse then before. i would reccomend avoiding antibiotics because they will wear off.
Pros:
No side effects at the moment