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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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May 24, 2009
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
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!
May 4, 2009
Pros:
This pill does have better outcomes than Tetracycline (this is what the doc gave me after Tetracycline failed) The results are instant. The pills I have are small, so they're easy to take!
Cons:
If you don't eat you will feel severely nauseous!! But the medicine tells you that.
Overall, good for moderate acne. EXCELLENT if combined with topical products for severe acne. But i'm still a work in progress...so results may vary.
March 25, 2009
Pros:
It was chip.
Cons:
it didnt really work so far, and i almost finished my tretment..
they gave it to me for a moth, once a day, and all of you guys have to take 2 pils at day so i dont understand why the doctor told me just to take one. my face was perfecly clear about 3 month ago, and then i dont know what happend and my cheen first and then my forhead started to have acne and it got worse.
im going to the doctor again in 2 days which is when i finish all the pils, i really hope something work fast, this acne thing makes me depress ='(
March 22, 2009
Pros:
clears acne
Cons:
Upsets stomach
I have taken this before and it works well. It did upset my stomach and I don't know when I'm supposed to take it exactly (how many hours before/after eating, no dairy?) does anyone know the specifics? Thanks
March 9, 2009
Pros:
Seems to have done it's job well. Acne on back gone very quickly and face improved drastically after only a month. Red marks don't seem to linger anymore but this may not be the drug...
Cons:
Has to be taken with food and can not lie down for half hour after taking it or you will get sick. Got really badly sunburnt (use extra caution outdoors). It's not a long term solution (based on past anti-biotic experiences)
I was prescribed this to take as Malaria prevention for an overseas trip. Before the trip I had been prescribed Roaccutane for my acne. It was orginally bummed because I had to wait a month or so before being able to start Roaccutane as you can get very sick if you take Doxy and Roaccutane at the same time. With two weeks left of Doxycycline I have been very impressed at what it has done for my acne. Things look fantastic. A very nice suprise as I was originally angry about having to wait for Roaccutane so I could take this and prevent Malaria. I have been on antibiotics before though and know that they aren't a long term solution. That is why I am still going to do my four month course of Roaccutane after the doxy finishes. Hopefully though being this clear before starting that will help the process and finally get rid of acne for good!
March 1, 2009
Pros:
Cleared up my skin a little
Cons:
Made me EXTREMELY sick to the extent that I had to drop out of college because it killed all the good bacteria in my gastrointestinal tract-the side effects were NOT worth the results at all.
DO NOT TAKE THIS PRODUCT-the results are nowhere near worth the risks.
February 28, 2009
Pros:
Been using it for a month and my chest acne is clearing up.
I use the clean and clear advantage kit on my face and within a week i only have 3 blemishes compared to a million >.<
Cons:
It didn't dry the skin out on my face but it did dry my skin between cleavage. I suffered from minor depression while using this and had some suicidal thoughts over the dumbest stuff =/
If you haven't tried it and nothing seems to work i would try it. I've had chest acne since 7th grade and i'm in 10th now and it looks better then it ever has. extra details:
Products i have used in the past are proactiv,mura,philosophy,neutrogena,clearisil,differin,sapoderm[soap from australia],and other acne pills. I also exfoliate my face ONCE a week with aveeno daily brightening scrub and if you have HIGHLY sensitive skin and uneven skin tone this is awesome. Aspirin mask once ever two weeks. 4 tablets. add some water to get a little griddy paste. 15 minutes. rinse with hot then cold. i hope this was helpful and goodluck with your results!
February 25, 2009
Pros:
Doryx worked well with a combo of Cleocin- t and Retin-a.
Cons:
Doxycycline Generic did NOT work as well as name brand doryx.
Worked very well for my horrible hormonal chin/lower face area acne. But I do use it with Cleocin-T and Retin-a and do not use generics. Dried the skin out very much but got used to it. Got naus if I didn't take with food. There is a STRONG difference (I found) in the generic version and brand name drug.
February 25, 2009
Pros:
My 16 year old daughter began taking Doxycycline 3 months ago. It took approx a month & a half to begin showing positive results. Along with YAZ, Retin A creme and Clindomyacin creme, all 4 prescriptions have finally proven successful.
Cons:
Cannot take on empty stomach. Began having nausea, minor abdominal pain two weeks ago. Went to Dr. today. Go back to Derm. in 1 week. Cannot stay on Doxy forever....will find out soon.
It works. Once she is "off it", and two months have passed and it is completely out of her system, I am hoping that it cleared the acne up enough to where it won't come back as agressively as before. I'm a realist.
Pros:
works well, cleared my acne up....i loved it