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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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June 12, 2010

Pros:

-Cleared up about 80% of my acne
- Starts working very quickly (I noticed changes in less than a week)

Cons:

-I noticed I get sunburned easier which is no biggie really
- I noticed a gray-black stain on my bottom teeth, asked my dentist and he said this medicine is the cause, but he managed to get it off... just a warning to people who love white teeth (like me)
- You have to take it with food which is sometimes inconvenient.

I would definitely recommend this. Make sure you take it everyday though (or twice if prescribed). That seems to be what really makes it work.
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June 7, 2010

Pros:

Does clear acne
No side effects for me
Easy to swallow

Cons:

None

Its been exactly 13 weeks on this pill and i gotta say my pimples on my forehead has cleared up but they still keep coming back smaller ones then before. But this isn't good enough for clearing all of your acne, its ok for a period of time.
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May 28, 2010

Pros:

-Clears acne
-Quick fix

Cons:

-My side-effects: fatigue, gas , stomach aches
-if you skip a pill your acne gradually comes back

I'm kind of unsure about this pill...when paired with benzaclin it cleared up my face 99% yet when I look at my back and chest(that I don't use benzaclin on) it has moderate acne. Who knows which ones really clearing up my skin. To be fair, I was on proactiv since the begginning of puberty so I have no idea what my acne's badness potential is. The gas was really bad for me in the beginning. Like REALLY BAD. And yet I take the timed-realese version and I always take it with food. And I think my extreme tiredness maybe due to doxy. My advice: try some harsh precription topicals like benzaclin BEFORE you try this pill. Especially if ur acne is just moderate. Because once you start this pill, you're afraid to stop. And please, research the side-effects.
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May 23, 2010

Pros:

None

Cons:

It didn't help my cystic acne.

I was prescribed this for my cystic acne,so I took it,then after my first trial,my doctor upped the dose and I did a second trial,but I saw absolutely no results.It may have been my doctors fault for prescribing this for my cystic acne
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May 21, 2010

Pros:

Cleared the bigger pimples in a little over a month
Helped clear out most of my back

Cons:

Still have little bumps
BE CAREFUL: Have something in your stomach when you take the pill, (like don't have it be the first thing you have in the morning), otherwise you could vomit or be extremely nauseous.
Dry lips
Staying on too long can cause damage to your immune system

It was a great way to help kick start clearing my skin. It helped not only my face, but my self confidence. I puked a couple times because of it though. Just be careful with when you eat. It says nothing within two hours, so try and respect that, but don't have a completely empty stomach when you take it. I'm trying to switch off, because if i'm on for a long period of time, I'm worried about my immune system.
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May 20, 2010

Pros:

Very effective after 6 weeks

Cons:

Occasional, light, brief nausea

I've suffered from acne since adolescence. My acne started to go from mild to moderate/severe at age 25 so I went to my doctor for advice. I was prescribed 100mg Doxycycline Hyclate to be taken twice a day. I'm at week 6 right now and the improvement is incredible. Over the past 3 weeks I've noticed a total of two pimples starting to form, but they never became nasty or all that noticeable and disappeared in a few days. I should note I've also concurrently tried the paleo/low-glycemic diet during this timespan, so I can't say how much of my improvement is attributed to that and how much is due to the Doxycycline. I occasionally get some slight nausea, but never to the point where I feel I may actually vomit. I also don't have any problems with drinking alcohol while on this drug, but I generally wash down my pill with vodka. :D I hope the effectiveness doesn't wear off. For the time being it works great.
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May 17, 2010

Pros:

-clears skin really well periodically
-didn't take to long to get to work
-read bottom line

Cons:

-nothing, occasional sun burn easier than normal, but nothing extreme

Been on Doxy 50mg per day and differen at night for about 4-5 months or so. Started getting improvements within 2 weeks or so, not sure didn't notice a bad initial break out..just felt like a normal break out. Face was very clear after about 3 months..and since has stayed 90% clear periodically..meaning, i'll have a couple weeks of relatively clear skin, but then a week of bad, which is starting to get annoying but still the bad is still good compared to before the medication...bottom line its an awesome product, but seeing my derm this friday to see what I should do from here.
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May 14, 2010

Pros:

It's cheap, and at least temporarily effective.

Cons:

Acne comes back after you stop taking it, you have to be careful about eating with it while avoiding dairy.

I was about to start taking Accutane until my insurance company declared my acne a pre-existing condition, so my dermatologist decided to put me on doxycycline and Aczone until the waiting period is over. I started taking it a week and a half ago (when my acne was pretty severe) and I'm already much clearer and my skin appears much calmer. Unfortunately, it seems to be making me tired and fuzzy headed, especially if I'm subjected to heat, and I do have to take the pills with food and stay sitting up or I'll vomit. Also, and I apologize if this is TMI, but I'm already battling a yeast infection a week and a half in. I think this is an effective drug, but with what it's doing to my body, I'd really rather be on Accutane and just get it over with.
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May 6, 2010

Pros:

Don't know

Cons:

Naseau

I've only used it for one day and for one hour following I had naseau. Will wait longer to see if it works
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May 5, 2010

Pros:

Temporarily clears acne.

Cons:

Only temporary.
Nausea.
Yellowing/Browning of teeth.
Sensitivity to sun.

I would never recommend this to anyone. My dermatologist did not tell me this was a temporary solution. When my acne cleared while on Doryx, I thought it was permanent and I was so happy. About a month after I stopped taking Doryx, my acne returned 20 times worse and that is not an exaggeration. It ruined my face and now I am uncertain of what to do because my face will not return to its state prior to taking Doryx. All antibiotics are temporary and your acne may return worse, like mine did.
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