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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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Shelby

February 24, 2012

Pros:

Not as many cystic pimples
My acne is clearing up
Easy to take
Hasn't made me sick

Cons:

Takes a while

I can gradually see my skin clearing up. Not as many black or whiteheads. Not nearly as many cystic pimples as before. I think it is working quite well!!

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Tony

February 23, 2012

Pros:

Cleared up my skin within a couple days, all types of acne were gone

Cons:

no cons

I really recommend this. its amazing

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Stephanie

February 18, 2012

Pros:

It clears up all of your acnes

Cons:

It take a long time

I used doxycycline hyclate for about 3 months and it cleared everything up. At first you don't think it's going to work but just give it time it will

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freshpro92

February 9, 2012

Pros:

-It's taking away my cysts and shoulder acne
-Only have to take 1 pill a day
-Paid $6 for a month supply

Cons:

Don't really have any

I have battled acne for about 2 years now. I have done so many things to try to get rid of it. I was on Tetracycline for about 2 months. That got rid of a lot of my cysts but not completely. My doctor prescribed doxycycline about a week ago. I also apply topical erythromycin at night and use arbonne face wash in the shower. During the day i wear arbonne's lotion. This combination seems to be doing the trick. I only have about two cysts left and my face feels amazing. I still have a bunch of red marks from past zits but that will heal in time. I recommend taking doxycycline.

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Rose

February 5, 2012

Pros:

Cleared my Skin

Cleared my skin within a month :D My dermatologist told me ALWAYS eat food with pills unless the doctor says so. Its more effective because with food it will be easier for your small intestine to absorb. He was actually pretty angry that there was labels for people to not to eat for periods of time. SO On mines it says" take one capsule twice a day with food." and on the side label it says "Take medication on an empty stomach 1hr before or 2-3hrs after a meal" My doc said don't listen to that, listen to that if you want your stomach to hurt and feel sick. So with that being said I never felt any side effects . i love my dermatologist ..

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vanessaj16

January 28, 2012

Pros:

cleared up ALL cystic acne
easy to take
cheap
didn't experience any form of sickness others describe

Cons:

does take some time to work (3-6 months)

i suffered from severe acne for about 2 years and tried every single product, regime and diet out there to fix it. finally got the courage to go to the doctors and i was prescribed 50mg of doxy a day and was told to use benzol peroxide once a day as well. i was told it would take around 3 months for it to kick in and literally by the end of the 3rd month i had no new cystic acne, it did take another 3 months ontop of that for everything else to clear up and scars to fade but please trust me it was well worth it. i have now been on doxy for 7 months and my skin is honestly getting better and better each and every day. PLEASE TRY IT and give it a go, i know is does take some time and it is frustrating having to wait but it is worth it to have your confidence and life back :)

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Jasmine

January 20, 2012

Pros:

Works!!

Cons:

Expensive

Not sure what type the other reviews received but the title on my bottle was doryx & it was $100 for one bottle. Thats 30 pills & I take 1 every morning--- BUT combined with spironolactone this stuff worked miracles. I would pay $200/month for it if I had to... Clear skin is important.. Gives you more confidence and a brighter complexion!!! Two thumbs way UPPPPP!!

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Kathryn6586

January 17, 2012

Pros:

Clear Skin

Cons:

Yeast Infections

I have struggled with acne for many years. I recently started breaking out in large cystic acne. My dermatologist prescribed me Doxy for 2 months to clear up the bacteria in my skin that was causing the acne. He also prescribed me Tretinion topical acne cream. I haven't had anymore breakouts since I started using the Doxy. I haven't really experienced side effects from this medication. Many people stated that it made them feel sick, but I haven't had that effect (even when I take it on an empty stomach I feel fine). I do feel a yeast infection coming on, which is common in women when taking antibiotics. I would recommend this, along with a topical cream, to help clear up acne.

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TheSwan

January 3, 2012

Pros:

1. Works fast.
2. Easy to administer.

Cons:

1. Possible side effects.
2. Only a short to medium term solution.

Doxycycline works for me. It took only two weeks on a 100mg dose (2x a day) to dramatically clear my face up. There are occasional pimples now, but it is so much better than before. Antibiotics might only a short term solution as the bacteria will return once you stop taking them, but the prescription period can serve as a window, a break from the agony of acne. Also during this time one can try other treatments such as AHA/BHA, and if the pores are nicely exfoliated by the time you finish the course, the acne might not return with a vengeance. For those still struggling with various treatments: keep at it! It is as true as it is cliched that different things work for different people. I've tried honey masks, changing my diet, azelaic acid, lymecycline, Differin - all to no effect. Thankfully Docycline still works for me. Thanks be to God.

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Ryan Young86

December 23, 2011

Pros:

Works amazing ! i saw a difference on the first day ! but it took about a week for all my blemishes to clear

Cons:

feel sick if not taken with food
need to use sunsceeen on face!
apparently you break out after you stop taking it

it works incredible , but you have got to sit up or be up for 2 hours you can not lye down ! wear sun screen or you will get pigments (brown sun marks on your face) take food before you take the pill other then that it works extremley well , works really fast worth a try ! works for most people and i suggest you get your doctor to also perscribe a benzac wash ! my doctor perscribed the benzac was also and the doxycycline also for $28 alltogether but $3 for a perscription 90 days of doxycycline

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