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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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September 2, 2009

Pros:

Works well assuming the medication is taken daily as indicated on the label. Acne inflammation/irritation substantially decreases throughout the course of 2-3 days since beginning of treatment. Noticeably clearer semi-acne free skin with in 5-8 days.

Cons:

As this medication causes mild nausea and upset stomach (when taken on an empty stomach) taking it with a modest meal is highly recommended. Should be taken with a modest meal crackers or bread to avoid the possibility of upset stomach or vomiting.

This acne treatment has strongly improved my moderately severe acne and helped keep it in control. Also this medication should be taken in the morning to mid day following a non-calcium, dairy or iron rich snack for best absorption results, and sunscreen must be used when exposing skin to direct or artificial sunlight as this medication causes thinning of the skin and will cause irritation or burning of the skin. Lastly taken before bed may cause esophagus/trachea irritation and should be avoided. Overall when taken properly and with the correct steps in mind this medication is excellent in the treatment of acne.
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August 29, 2009

Pros:

Cleared my acne tremendously. I do have minor zits now but its a lot better.

Cons:

MAKES MY SKIN SUPER SENSITIVE TO SUN. I cant get tan any more, i had an allergic reaction to the sun because of this medication.

Love that it cleared my acne, i am a person who likes to get a tan in the summer, but i no longer can because my skin will get burnt to the point some spots turn orange. I am very happy with this product however i wish it didnt ruin the chance of getting tan lol
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August 28, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Gave me an ulcer!

Was in ER for burning pain in chest, ends up an ulcer in my esophagus from Doxy!!
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August 27, 2009

Pros:

keep acne under control
no obvious side effects

Cons:

occasionally dry lips
doesn't help oily skin
stop taking it then huge breakout will happen

so far the most effective drugs for my body acne, I take 100mg per day. On the first month, I was cleared like 80%, but I still had cysts here and there sometimes. I've tried to stop it twice, the first time cold turkey, the second time wean off from it, but both got pretty bad breakouts afterwards. But as far as the breakout severity is concerned, I recommend weaning off from it. Been taking it for a year, no obvious side effects, but not clear either...So I'm trying to talk to my derm to switch another drug, don't wanna be on antibiotics for such a long time.
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August 24, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Has made my acne worse

I used to have moderate acne, and 3 weeks ago the doctor prescribed me Doxy and it has made my acne severe and out of control. Not really sure what to do.
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August 23, 2009

Pros:

clears up skin in just the first few days.

Cons:

must eat food prior to ingesting doxycycline.

Was prescribed 100mg twice a day, after the second day my skin was clearer and less oily. I've had trouble skin since I was 12. Even after using Accutane, all sorts of prescribed topical creams, herbal vitamins and anything you can think of... I still had trouble skin. Seems like doxycycline has been my only miracle drug. Although I doubt I can stay on this prescription forever but, if need be I will.
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August 20, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up most acne in a week

Cons:

Drys the skin out for the first week then my body gets use to it and none

It's pretty great. A lot less work then all the other acne treatments iv tryed
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August 20, 2009

Pros:

Been using antibiotic for 2 months and has cleared up my cystic acne completely. No skin irritation and no more stomach upset when taken with food.

Cons:

Upsets the tummy if u take it on empty stomach

Have been very pleased with my skin, seen big improvement and all my friends are complementing on how clear my skin looks now.
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August 19, 2009

Pros:

It worked well after about 2 -3 months, made my skin clear for about a year.

Cons:

stops working after a year.

It's an antibiotic, so you can't depend on it forever. After the effect became uselss for me, I started getting worse acne than ever before or the same before i tried it. i used it along with a topical prescription cream and rosacea facewash, so there are a lot of factors. but it only kept my skin clear for a little while until it stopped working.
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August 19, 2009

Pros:

clear my skin in 1-2 month!
Gave me a brighter complexion.

Cons:

Did not leave lasting results. Acne came back once i stopped using it.

THIS IS NOT A QUICK FIX!! taking this requires patience and committment but IT DOES WORK!!!!! Ive taken them twice on two separate occasions. the 2nd time around i consistently took them as prescribed every day, drank 1/2 gallon of water every day(about 8 glasses. they sell the bottles @ walmart), washed my face 3x a day, along with Cetaphil moisturizer and a bleaching cream only on my dark spots, as prescribed by my Dr. After about 5-6 weeks MY SKIN WAS FLAWLESS!! my coworkers even noticed and i had new found confidence...On the down side, i stopped taking it bc i was told that being on antibiotics too long is bad for your health, and my breakouts returned. HOWEVER, if i had kept up with the rest of my regimine this may not have been the case. Since then i have taken ACCUTANE and the results were NOT as good as Doxycyclene. I would def. give this another shot, but be prepared to change ur diet along with it!! HEALTHY FOOD, NO SMOKING AND LOTS OF WATER>
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