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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 2, 2009

Pros:

Noticed results on second day of use. Skin isn't as oily, no new whiteheads appeared by the time I wake up, scarring has decreased, redness around my cheeks and under the eyes have decreased, skin tone is more even. Less dryness and irritation.

Cons:

Stomach has felt a little strange. It's not a problem and drinking water or having a little food seems to help. I've also started drinking more water and that's something else my body is getting used to.

The first week has been great. Clear difference in 48 hours. Not only is that still the case, the overall condition is improving daily. I've had acne since I was 13. I'm almost 24. All that time I have suffered and it's really knocked my confidence. Even now, even though I can honestly say for the first time in several years that I'm starting to feel a little happy about my skin, I still don't feel confident. No doubt the acne has left some mental scars in that respect, and in the long term I pretty much lost all my social circle through lack of confidence - I hardly ever went out! But, as the condition of my skin improves, so should my confidence, along with my happiness and my social circle. It's early days, but I'm looking forward to seeing what happens thanks the results of the medication.
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June 1, 2009

Pros:

it is well worth the wait. if you are inpatienet and take it EVERDAY it wont work. it started getting completely clear after the fourth month.

Cons:

it takes a while to se the results you want. didnt see results at all in first 2 months. but well worth the wait. it cause me to have more then one yeast infection. but still worth it.

ITS WORTH THE WAIT TO SEE THE AMAZING RESULT.
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May 25, 2009

Pros:

Acne went down 80%!

Cons:

Upset stomach if you don't have with enough water or a little food.

This is pretty much a guaranteed help, if you stay on it and don't eat it with food. I stopped eating it with food when it wasn't working and about two weeks after my acne started to go away. I have way less acne now, but that last few spots still won't go away.
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May 25, 2009

Pros:

I made a post previously, and now that I have been on it for to months I decided to post again!
-Great!! It has made a big difference! I suggest you to persist witht he treatment until atleast two months! I nearly gave up at one stage

Cons:

Takes a while to see results...but it was worth it! For me anyway.
Initially my skin was very dry and sore and red...but now is glowing and acne free. I cant believe the difference!

I went back to my doctor after a month as my face was peeling and red and sore and dry...and I had big pimples coming through. She told me to continue for another month at least. I did...and two months after I started my skin is incredible! I was very diheartened at the beggining...but follow your doctors advice and hopefully you will see a difference too.
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

works well, cleared my acne up....i loved it

Cons:

started to wear off after about 6 months, and i started to break out with little pimples all over my face and back....also, the pill was sometimes difficult to swallow and i got stuck in my throat!!! (drink WARM water)

try it, if it works, keep it up...i'm switching to a different drug now b/c it has worn off, but it is worth the try:D
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

Noticed improvement in my acne in less then a week

Cons:

The third day I had nausea

I was down to my last result,my doctor said if it doesn't work then I should start the Accutane.Its been only a week and already I'm noticing improvement on my face and chest area, its not completly clear yet but in month I feel ill be completly clear. Ill write back and let you know.
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up acne significantly, and is continuing to clear it up, I just have to wait for awhile til all my active acne is gone.

Cons:

I haven't had any stomach pains or felt sick, but get the occasional mood swing (nothing I can't handle)...

I'm using it with Differin and it is helping significantly. I had massive cysts ALL over my chin and cheeks (I couldn't even open my mouth without extreme pain) and nodules all over my forehead and cheeks. 5 weeks and my skin is healing a lot. Only a few pimples around my cheeks, few on my forehead (which heal very fast), no more cysts at all! I wish I went on this 2 years ago when I had another severe acne attack (I just had 2 topical creams for that and it cleared up in 6 or 7 months). I just need to find something to fade the red marks a bit quicker...
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May 21, 2009

Pros:

none yet.

Cons:

every morning i wake up with a few white heads, and i have developed small zits all over my lower cheeks and around my mouth.

I have been taking doryx for about 4 and a half weeks, and im hoping around 6 weeks my skin will begin to clear up. i started this medication after solidyn was no longer effective. i will write another review in 6 weeks.
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May 19, 2009

Pros:

I have had moderate acne for 10 years and this has clear up my skin like no other topical product could. It is good for hormonal breakouts, but you still need to use topical prescriptions as well.

Cons:

NONE

I NO LONGER NEED TO WEAR MAKEUP- THIS DRUG IS A LIFESAVER!
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May 19, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Very Pricey!! Even with discount card that came with it. I have been on this for a week and am stopping it. It makes me dizzy, sick to my stomach, and i get a case of the sweats. Another reason-more personal-I don't like taking Antibiotics

If you fell comfy with taking Antiboitics, try this and hopefully it works for you, but I must worn you, google it first and read what it is really for. Then decide. It will dry out your skin within days of starting. Start with a low dose then if need, work up. Its geared more for serve acne vs mild, moderate.
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