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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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July 5, 2008
Cons:
remembering to take it twice a day, and with food & water.
I just started taking it- been on it for about a week. the doc told me it may get worse, before it gets better. I've still had a break out, since i started. BUT the pimples weren't as inflamed... hopefully, i see more results in the near future. good luck to you all.
June 21, 2008
Pros:
Cleared up my moderate acne beautifully!
One pill once a day.
Cons:
Take with food.
I was taking Doxy as an anti-malarial medication while I was in S. America. I noticed that when I came home my skin was clear but I thought it was from wearing no makeup while I was away because when I got back (and stopped taking it) I broke out again. Then at work one day (I am a nurse) someone mentioned that their child was on it got acne. The lightbulb went off. It cleared up my skin so much I am now going to go back on it for acne. Fortunatly, I am going back to S. America again for a month and it will double as an anti-malarial again!
April 24, 2008
Pros:
Clears up your acne when u first start taking it for a couple of weeks. Easy to take.
Cons:
Doesn't completely clear up acne and acne comes back after a few months. When going off it acne becomes worse. Skin becomes extremely sensitive to the sun and looks unhealthy.
Good for a couple of weeks but not worth taking in the long run.
March 28, 2008
Pros:
It works on a high dosage of 150 mg
it does clear up but slowly
Cons:
makes your stomach upset ,vottiming might be a problam and you cant go into the sun
and it you stop taking them you break out a little
IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!
January 28, 2008
Pros:
I think when you continue to drink water regularly you see a bigger difference faster..but drinking water helps your skin all the time.
Cons:
In the beginning my face broke up pretty badly
and do not take the medicine on an empty stomach or you WILL throw up!
I really want this medicine to work because I seriously have tried everything haha I sound like those people on those commercials.
January 19, 2008
Pros:
We will see!!
Cons:
Just 2 times ate the tablet n had to go to bathroom :)after
I have had pimples since i was 13, got bad case when i was 20,but it stopped n then I got a few everymonth before my period, n now im 26 and have had severe acne from 1,5 months ago.Got depressed I live in indonesia but now visiting Spain, i've been seeing different Derm in Indo but never really had clear face, n no one really gave me oral tablet,but tons of creams guess they just trying to sell their product!!! Went to see Derm here yesterday, n He gave me Doxy 100 mg once a day.Duac gel, ducray facial wash, Avene diacnel, Ducray keracnyl He heavily suggested that i see Gynocolog - suggested that acne could be caused by infection inside my body. So watch this space, i'll report in a couple of week..
January 19, 2008
Pros:
worked well. i saw improvements within a few weeks. i was using this along with the topical erythromycin. i think the combination together did it for me.
Cons:
i would get sick to my stomach b/c it had to be taken on an empty stomach. i would throw up sometimes (just water). i would have to eat crackers or something light to make the feeling go away.
it works well. if you can handle taking it w/o food and not feeling sick, more power to you. on the downside: i had to stop taking it b/c i was trying to get pregnant. about after a month of stopping the pills, i had the most horrible breakouts of my life. (i'm 27 and have had acne for more than 15 yrs). the pimples were so horrible and huge, and hurt terribly. i skin became so much more worse than before i had taken the pills. my doctor said to just wait it out. i waited it out for about 2 months, but could no longer handle the pain. now, i've been using rodan and fields unblemish for 2 months and it's working great. after about 2 wks my breakouts had subsided.
January 8, 2008
this antibiotics help clear my acne in 1.5 months
i remember before using this antibiotic i got a lot of cystic acne
now all that left in my face is a lot of scars and some small acnes
i didnt experience any problem since i was told by my doctor to eat the medicine while i am eating
December 13, 2007
Pros:
It works. My large painful acne is completely gone.
Cons:
Some little acne still shows up.Sometimes all over my forehead.
It's cheap. It works. The only thing is I do not know how long I will be given a prescription for and I know the acne will come back if I stop taking it. I've been taking it for 4 months and I am waiting for my doctor to refill my prescription.
October 30, 2007
Pros:
ummm it seemed to be working a little
Cons:
It make you REALLY SICK. if taken on an empty stomache.
i took it and thought well i will eat after i take this... so i added a littke bit of food after i took it and bam! everything came up..it was scary. I hate throwing up. I think iam gona go back to minocycline. Doxy has too many restrictions! minocycline you can just take it and be done...Doxy... you will prob get sick as ever! Next time i will listen when they say "don't take on empty stomache" just did not work for me.
Pros:
cheap.