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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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October 27, 2009

Pros:

None yet.

Cons:

Extreme nausea when taken without food.

Been taking doxocyclin for a few days now and conditions have worstened. Hoping for the best.
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October 26, 2009

Pros:

Works for many people.
Generic is very affordable.

Cons:

Bacteria become resistant.
Upset stomach.
Not always a long-term fix.

Doxy works by directly killing the bacteria that causes acne. Once doxy is discontinued, the same bacteria come back because they are a natural part of everyone's skin. Depending on various individual factors, this may or may not lead to the return of acne. Furthermore, doxy is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that also affects other, beneficial bacteria, such as those in your GI tract, so can make you nauseated. Definitely take doxy with food to avoid this, but be sure to wait two hours before having any dairy or iron because it interferes with absorption. Also, doxy should not be taken by young children (especially those under 8) because it interferes with bone growth and can stain teeth, Sadly, bacteria can become resistant, making doxy completely ineffective (like happened for me). Overall, doxy is a very useful medicine to clear up skin but, once clear, you should look into switching to something else to avoid becoming resistant and the other side effects.
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October 25, 2009

Pros:

works wonders, after taking this for 3 months i've not had major breakouts

Cons:

nausea, and sometimes vomiting. you have to eat something before you take this.

works great, but just eat something prior to taking the pill.
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October 25, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my face in less than a week! Did not give me nausea, diarrhea or any other side effects.

Cons:

Dry flaky skin where old cysts were but I think that will go away. My face is red due to sunlight sensitivity.

This pill has been my salvation. Of course its been a very small amount of time but I'm optimistic. My derm was a godsend.
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October 24, 2009

Pros:

It isw affordable, thats about it.

Cons:

It hasn't clear my acne at all. I thought this would work but again FAIL! I am switching dermatologists and let's see if this new one can help me, again this drug has not helped me at all and I get terrible nausea and headaches from it. Not worth it.

Switch to other medications or doctors, this medication did not help me at all.
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October 21, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up big pimples, and most acne.

Cons:

Left me with little bumps, gave me a stomach ache TAKE WITH FOOD!

i give this credit for clearing up most of my acne and my big pimples. But it did leave me with little tiny acne bumps under the skin. I used this product for 6 months and then was able to go off it and now i use just cleansing stuff and my face is clear.
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October 16, 2009

Pros:

Once a day

Cons:

Doesn't work as well as Cephalexin

Tried Doxy, upset my stomach to the pint of bleeding. It didn't work as well as Cephalexin.
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October 15, 2009

Pros:

I just started taking doxycline about two weeks ago

Cons:

i have seen any real results but then again i have only been on it for 2 weeks

I tried differen and cylindagel together and it did very little for me so my derm. perscribed doxycline. As well as taking doxycline i am still on differen and cylindagel. They said that i shouldnt see results until the 6 week point. I was reading other reviews and it seems like everyone gets sick from this medicine, but i will take it on an empy stomach and it is fine, besides on the bottle it says take on and empty stomach and dont eat for 1-2 hours. I also dont understand how everyone got this medicine for so cheap, i have insurence and the dema. gave me a coupon and it was still 25 dollars for 30 pills
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October 14, 2009

Pros:

I have been on this for 6 months, and I'd say this has improved my complextion by 95%!!! I have noticed a HUGE difference in the number and size of my zits. I no longer worry about a huge breakout before "my time of the month"!!

Cons:

A little worried about the long term affects of this pill. Not sure that its safe to be on an antibiotic for a long period of time. Soon I hope to start a family, and my doctor informed me this shouldn't be taken while pregnant.

I would very much recommend this to anyone. I was also prescribed Differin to use at the same time and it has worked GREAT. I only have one more month left on my prescription and will talk to my dermatologist about my other options as I would like to have children soon. I'm not one who likes to take pills everyday, so hopefully they can give me a topical gel that will have the same affect. Fingers crossed!!!
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October 8, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my acne very well. I'm also using Duac. My supply of pills has been gone for about a week and (see cons)

Cons:

my acne is back after stopping taking the pill, full force. I have seven at one time right now, which is more than I've gotten the whole time I was on it. Must continue use for results. Sometimes makes me feel sick, threw up once.

I didnt know which medication was making my skin clear up, Duac or Doxy, but I see that now I've stopped taking Doxy, my acne is back. I think the combination of them together really helps. I've noticed that while on Doxy and Duac, my breakouts were smaller, lasted for much less time, and were less frequent. I'm going to go back on the pill. Honestly, I will take them for the rest of my life if I have to to clear my acne, but I dont know if thats safe. I dont see how they expect you to keep seeing results after stopping with it, that just doesnt make sense to me. Note: I dont know how much it costed, I didnt pay for me, my mom did.
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