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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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August 29, 2008

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i have been using doxycycline for 5 months.i started on 50 mg which did not work. my doc switched me to 100 mg and i have been taking it for almost 3 weeks and i really see the difference. it has been a life saver!!

Cons:

take on a full stomach or nausea is horrible!!

it works - i love it !!!
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August 29, 2008

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It didn't have many side effects and seemed to clear SOME pimples. Or maybe it was just my skin clearing by itself.

Cons:

Didn't have that much effect on my pimples.

It didn't really work for me, but it may work for you, so try it out and see if it works. I used to take 50mg twice a day, and nothing really changed, it didn't alter anything on my face (consistent amount of pimples).
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August 26, 2008

Pros:

cheap as far as prescriptions go

Cons:

caused breakout, nausea, dizziness

I was hesitant to take this at all because I know antibiotics aren't that great for your body. I guess I was right to be hesitant because I broke out with nasty cysts throughout the first month using it. My skin was never that bad before I started the doxy. It also causes nausea if you don't take it with food (which some say you shouldn't). I had some pretty bad stomach aches and it also made me extremely dizzy. Seems to work for some people though..maybe it depends on the root cause of acne.
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August 26, 2008

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Seems to becoming clear

Cons:

Nothing as of yet

I started taking it 2 days ago and it already seems to be helping a bit ... I'll post more results as I go along.
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August 26, 2008

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Seemed to be clearing up my acne. had to stop taking due to wisdom teeth surgery and acne came back.

Cons:

can't take it with milk and gave me a metallic taste in my mouth. I've never had this side affect with any other antibiotics.

Good if it doesn't cause stomach pain or sickness. Mino gave me severe stomach pain and cramps (coudln't even go to work). I guess some people react to one and others react to the other.
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August 19, 2008

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None

Cons:

I threw up a couple of times. You always feel sick

I wouldnt try it. Im at the moment trying Panoxyl. It was getting worse. Dont try if your doing sports.
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August 16, 2008

Pros:

gets rid of most of my acne

Cons:

if i take it on an empty stomach i throw up, but if i take it with food it seems to be less effective...

I find the best way to take it is with 3-4 saltine crackers and a big glass of water. I also use PanOxyl foaming acne wash
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August 15, 2008

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Absolutly cleaned up my skin both pimples and excema! I have never had a problem with this product as far as tummy pains go and have used it on and off for about 8 years. I use it when nothing else will work and only need a week or so :o)

Cons:

No cons that I can think of at all - If you always have a weeks supply on hand for when you skin breaks out your alright!

Great product its obviously not some miracle cure forever but THE BEST DAM THING I HAVE TRIED and works long term for me, after taking a course my skin is clear for months! NZ get government subsidy on prescriptions so is only $3 for a 90 day lot (not to be taken consectutivly, break it down for when you need it)
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August 14, 2008

Pros:

Improvement began to show within the first two weeks, positive effects lasted for about 10 months, drastically reduced the follicular hyperkeratinization that causes my acne

Cons:

sun sensitivity, horrendous nausea if not taken with meals, loses effectiveness eventually

Because this is an antibiotic, I had anticipated that it would stop working so well after a while...and I was correct (my acne is back in full swing as of one month ago), but for the near year that it worked, I was very impressed. I still had regular breakouts, but the difference it made was vital in restoring my confidence. If only I could count on it to work continuously. I believe I have had my success, but it's time to move on to Accutane! Good luck to doxy-goers; I hope for the best of results and it undoubtedly improved my condition.
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August 14, 2008

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Few side effects apart from occasionally loose stool

Cons:

Used to get pimples on my chin only, now I am breaking out all over my face! :/

I'm on a low dose of Frakas.. maybe I need to 'up the anti' no pun intended??
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