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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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February 24, 2009

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warning to anyone about to start the capsule form of this medication. DO NOT TAKE IT ON EMPTY STOMACH.

if you must take on empty stomach, try taking the first time when you have no place to go for a least 3 hours. I took the first 100mg capsule at about 7:30am on empty stomach. within 20 minutes, I had one of the worst stomach upset in my life, been to the bathroom, came extremely close to throwing up and had to go lie down. I did not feel any better until 2 1/2 hrs later. I had to miss work for that morning
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February 23, 2009

Pros:

Slight decrease in acne lesions.

Cons:

I experienced some of Doxycycline's rarest side-effects: body aches, minor hallucinations, visual disturbances, paranoia, and rapid thinking.

I wasn't too thrilled by the prospect of taking an antibiotic long-term, for numerous reasons. I was taking Doxycycline in addition to a diverse topical regimen (salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil, and occasional aspirin masks), and I think that most of my improvements can be attributed to this topical regimen'"not Doxycycline. It was not worth the price of a visit to the dermatologist, but the medicine itself is quite inexpensive. I say look elsewhere.
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February 18, 2009

Pros:

Clears up skin within a month or two

Cons:

Your body will become immune to the antibiotic which would make it not as effective, and liver problems can arise from staying on this medicine.

This really helped with my acne breakouts. I barely had one pimple while on this medicine. Make sure to take it with a lot of water and at least 2-3 hours before/after you have calcium supplement. Enjoy it while it lasts, because your body will end up becoming immune to the antibiotic and it will no longer work.
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February 17, 2009

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This completely cleared my skin. I used it with a tretinoid cream which made my face peel really bad but it turned out to be a good exfoliator and now my skin is smoother and less scared. I haven't had a zit on my face in a month. It's amazing.

Cons:

Really dried out my skin in the first month.

Totally worth it. A lot of people complain about side effects but I barely had any. I think the majority of people who take the antibiotic would agree with me. I'm so glad I did this.
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February 17, 2009

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I have suffered and fighting ance seens i hit 18 years old. i have used everything and i cant get rid of it. ive used proactive,, accutane that wrok a little bit up the side affects were really strong so i stoped and now im on Doxcycline

Cons:

ive been on it for 2 months and i still have ance this first week or two it got better but my acne is getting worse and i dont know what to do ..the cons are that your have to wait patiantly and you get a upset stomach

this is all that i have and i have knowing else to lose. ive tried everything so hopefully it will clean up my skin. if anyone is out there with the same problem i know how it feels . it the worst feeling ever. you dont want to go out side nore talk to no one. or even look in the miror to see if it has gotten better..anyone that can help me on this question? what do you guys use on you face to wash it .. any products.. please let me know i need help
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February 14, 2009

Pros:

Affordable -- without health insurance; effective; side effects, though noticeable, are very manageable compared with those of other treatments; my skin looks great

Cons:

Unexpected reactions with sweeteners and other food additives! (Unable to determine exactly which ones)

I've had no experiences taking 100 mg daily of this drug that have not been shared already in all of the comments that I've read, except this one: Do not mix with Red Bull! I eat and drink as directed, and I don't suffer from anything but a mildly "not pleasant" feeling in my stomach -- like I'm not queasy but can feel that I've taken a dose that day (the feeling usually will subside within a couple of hours). But though discovering sugar-free Red Bull made me think that I really had discovered wings, I had to go back to coffee when I started taking this drug, because the combo made me violently and instantaneously ill, within fewer than about 10 minutes. I thought it was just the aspartame, but, unfortunately, regular Red Bull produced the same result. So, for the commenters who are perplexed about all of the nausea talk here, you can try this experiment for yourself; however, I wouldn't recommend it unless you want to live the ipecac scene from that one episode of "Family Guy."
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February 13, 2009

Pros:

Pill is very small. Easy to take. Works on a multitude of bacteria and various illnesses.

Cons:

Takes forever to start working. Upsets my stomach if taken w/o food. Can only be taken with certain foods, conflicts with A LOT of other meds. Cannot lie down for 30 min after taking it.

I have been on this medicine for about 3 weeks. I have not missed a day. I take 1 100mg tablet daily. I have not noticed any improvement in my skin and have actually had 1 bad breakout since I've been on it. My acne is under the skin ( no raised pimples) but about a week ago I got the meanest pimple ever on my face and back! I have a 2 month prescription so I will continue to take it. I hope it works, if not, the next step will be laser skin resurfacing (Obaji).
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February 12, 2009

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I havent had any sied effexts of the stomach so far. but i ffound my acne became worst within the first week. I stopped but as this has never happened before i'll give it another try.

Cons:

Its not cheap, at least not in Trinidad-$235 for three weeks supply. I am also very concious about the stomach problems as i have had a history.

I have Polycystic ovaries and contraceptives make me sick, so what other choice do i have.
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February 12, 2009

Pros:

It started to clear up my skin within 72 hours of starting it, I take 100mg two times a day.

Cons:

I haven't found any yet, I've not had the upset stomach, but then I am eating probiotic yogurt two times a day, which has helped me in the past when on antibiotics.

I had cystic acne, this is the first thing that has worked in a long long time. I fully recommend it. I am just hoping I can stay on it for a while, I am seeing a dermatologist in a few weeks time, these were prescribed by my family doctor, I'll see what she has to say about being on doxycycline then.
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February 9, 2009

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Just started a week ago. I was told to give it at least a month to work. Not seeing an improvement yet but will continue to use..of course! I have tried just about everything.

Cons:

Upset stomach the first couple days..

WIll have to keep updating, not sure yet. I am 34 yrs old, never had acne this bad before.... help!
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