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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 13, 2008

Pros:

Very inexpensive, after taking 100 mgs per day, I noticed that I didn't have any new pimples which is saying alot!

Cons:

Take it on a full stomach or nausea will hit you.

I am a 32 year old African American woman. I was diagnosed with PCOS 11 years ago. I have tried everything under the sun both OTC and prescription to no avail. I went to a new dermatologist and she asked all of the right answers. Turns out my acne is hormonal. She put me on YAZ birth control, 100 mg of doxycycline per day, and Benzaclin. My normal daily routine included waking up about 10 minutes earlier than need be just to pop any new pimples that erupted overnight. I have only been using the doctors regimen for 2 days and I haven't had any new pimples. I know for some people that isn't saying much but for me it gives me hope that her method just may work. I have been suffering with acne for 18 years now so I know how hopeless having acne can be. I plan on blogging next Wednesday to give a review of any improvement that I see.
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August 13, 2008

Pros:

It seems to be clearing up my acne

Cons:

I have gotten the WORST stomach aches of my entire life with this medication. Having to stop at every pharmacy on every corner on the way to work to use their restroom is NOT fun.

If it agree with your stomach, go for it. For me, the horrible pain I got with the medication was not worth the results.
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August 13, 2008

Pros:

Cleared my acne up

Cons:

Get very very dizzy at times. Burns ur throat if you take it before bed.

Pretty goo :)
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August 11, 2008

Pros:

it worked with in the first 3-4 days of using it.
its made my acne disappear.

Cons:

i would throw up alot, and i got nausis alot as well.

try the product!
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August 10, 2008

Pros:

Worked wonders while I was taking it

Cons:

Made me throw up alot
My acne returned after I stopped using it

Dont use it
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August 9, 2008

Pros:

I use to take doxycycline 6 months ago. it cleared up my skin almost completely after taking 50 mg twice a day, combined with prescription benzyol peroxide

Cons:

when i stopped taking the medication, my acne returned a few months later. i puked at least 4 times because i took this medication without a meal. always eat while taking this T_T

I just want to not have to worry about acne anymore. although its barely visable, it is still there, i can feel it haha. i break out at least once every few weeks
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August 7, 2008

Pros:

No real side effects, apart from a headache in the early days.

Cons:

My Doctor initially had me on 50mg once a day. I complained, citing I thought 50mg twice a day would give better results.

Please consult your Doctor regarding taking a higher dose - for me it was beneficial

Impressed! Works better than Minocyline did. Drinking a lot of water and eating healthy helps too.
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August 5, 2008

Pros:

Looking forward to results and a visit to my doctor so they can prescribe more since its "taking my bacteria out" now im breaking out more. :/

Cons:

the doctor doesnt let me take more than 28 pills what a B****! havent gotten results ladies Dont wear make up messed my bealituful skin up now i look like s***.

Currently sucks.
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August 3, 2008

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Starts working in 3 to 4 days! (at least for me it did) Clears up red pimples. Calms down facial redness on nose and cheeks.

Cons:

Don't take it on an empty stomach or you will puke! Take with full meal.

Easy once a day treatment.
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August 2, 2008

Pros:

Reduces inflammation wonderfully. Controls acne. Cheap.

Cons:

Causes nausea if taken on empty stomach.

This medicine will not completely eliminate acne. However, I have been on it for about 16 days and i have not gotten one inflamed pimple. Just small whiteheads right on the surface. I take it in addition to a topical antibiotic and the combination has done wonders. My skin is by no means perfect but i am ecstatic with the results so far.
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