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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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September 6, 2007
Cons:
Nauseating if you don't eat a meal with the pill.
Don't take with dairy or minerals because they will decrease the absorbtion of doxycline into your body. Overall, my face got worse during the first two weeks. Now it's the third week and im seeing some improvement. Less inflamation, and the bigger zits are faded and not as irritated.
August 15, 2007
Pros:
seem to work alright skin got about 20% better
Cons:
made me feel nausea if i sat down right after i took it, skin rash too. make sure you eat before you take it. drink alot of water, makes you dehydrated
okay product
July 24, 2007
Pros:
Really cheap, and easy to find.
Cons:
It doesnt seem to work for me, I was perscribed this product a while ago, and it wasnt working at all, my doctor represcribed it, and now i am still using it. nothing has happened to my acne.
Always take pills with food, I threw up after i didnt eat. It did not feel good at all. I couldnt stand, I couldnt talk, i just felt the world spinning. It was bad. Product doesnt take a long time to take. Just eat, take pills. go to bed. simple
July 13, 2007
Pros:
Worked well for minor acne.Skin on face looks good and is really soft and smooth dont know if this is this med or not but I like it.
Cons:
Upset stomach for the 1st couple weeks eat some crackers with. Some other minor sides like fatigue and sleepiness.Sun increased acne on shoulders for a few days.
I like it but am kinda afraid to get off. Doctor said I should try it for awhile to see what happens but I wonder if i will break out again worse then when started if I quit taken for a few weeks.For upset stomach I take with crackers and havent had stomach pain since.
June 22, 2007
Pros:
I started seeing results within a week. My skin isless blotchy, bumpy, and inflamed already.
Cons:
None, really. Mild constipation so far.
I recommend this for anyone suffering from rosacea acne or perioral dermatitis. If you take it as directed, you're not even going to feel anything out of the ordinary.
I've only been on it for 7 days and am supposed to stay on it for 2 months, but the results were really fast. My skin was a total disaster with inflamed perioral dermatitis and rosacea acne. I mean, really gross, painful stuff.
7 days into the doxy treatment and it is all but gone. I am still a little blotchy, but it's faded to the point where you can't really tell unless you're up close. And even then it's not so bad.
I hope it continues working this way.
I have also eliminated all makeup products/creams containing known allergens/irritants (parabens, SLS, etc) and have replaced my face wash and moisturizer with all-natural, all-organic products. The difference has been huge, and I also recommend doing this in addition to the doxy treatment.
I am also using it in conjuction with
March 31, 2007
Pros:
Completely cleared up my acne -- I wasn't breaking out at all while on it. I was on it for three months and after the first couple weeks probably only had three or four pimples the entire duration.
Cons:
Doctor took me off it during the summer and moved me to a cream as she said that it can cause skin sensitivity and severe sunburn during the summer. I started breaking out again once off it.
Worked great for me, no side effects. It was great not having to worry about my skin at all.. just take a pill when I got up and went to bed and enjoy 100% clear skin. Insurance covered it 100% so it was quite affordable. =)
March 17, 2007
Pros:
None!!! It makes NO difference, even after months of use.
Cons:
Women, beware!! I never got a vaginal yeast infection till I used this antibiotic. It was a very difficult infection to get rid of. Also, it made my skin very sun sensitive even though my skin is tan.
This stuff is worthless.
March 8, 2007
Pros:
generic doxycycline is VERY cheap, works pretty quickly for the duration that I've taken it
Cons:
Once you stop taking it, it stops working (obviously), and there are cons to being on long term antibiotic therapy. Increases sun sensitivity, also.
I initially used doxy in conjunction with generic retin-a to clear up moderate acne. The combo leaves you very sun-sensitive, but clears zits like a dream. After 30 days, I stopped doxy and just used retin-a to maintain results, although I will get my doxy scrip refilled if I need to get rid of a flare up. It is very effective, cheap, and doesn't have many side effects (at least, it doesn't for me)
February 22, 2007
Pros:
none?
Cons:
-horrible stomach ache unless taken with food
-easy immunity
-doesn't work
Um...don't bother. Affordable, yes, worth the money, no.
January 17, 2007
Pros:
worked pretty well after the first month until about the 4th month.
Cons:
After i had been on it for about 4 months it just stopped working. Now my acne is almost the worst it has ever been. It always made me really nauseous when i didn't take it right after eating. Never take it in the morning before you eat breakfast.
I really liked it for the first 4 months but after that it didn't really do much for me. I wouldn't recommend anyone to go on it unless you only need it for a few months. If your acne is really bad and you are serious about fixing it, i completely recommend Accutane. It is a lot of work (mostly for girls) but it is totally worth it.
Pros:
Cheap, easy to ingest,