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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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July 29, 2008

Pros:

- I think it cleared up acne in some areas
- Very inexpensive if you get generic

Cons:

- Has some side effects
- Not sure if it is really working

I'm taking 100 MG 1x a day for 30 days with the topicals Differin and Benzaclin. I've seen positive results, but I think the creams are mostly responsible, not the pills. My concern with antibiotics is that they often work somewhat, and then when you stop taking them, the acne comes back with a vengeance. At least that's been the case with past antibiotics. Hopefully it does not occur with these little blue pills. Some people get side effects like vomiting and stomach aches. I was queasy the first day but after that side effects were not noticeable aside from mild dry eye. I don't take the pills with food.
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July 28, 2008

Pros:

Within 5 days of using it I noticed a difference, in a matter of weeks my face has cleared fully, and I had serious acne

Cons:

Taking 100mg tablets once a day, difficult to remember to take them at same time due to variety in life in evening. After month and half, having possible case of oesophagitis, causing difficulty in drinking and eating but still worth using

Take at a suitable time of day, probably best at lunch or breakfast, eat a little or drink plenty when you take it to avoid the side effects. Side affects are always a possibility, but worth the risk and I don't regret my treatment
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July 26, 2008

Pros:

cleared up cystic acne, unclogged nose pores, skin was de-congested, cleared up a terrible breakout I had in february

Cons:

pain to remember to take
hard to remember to take it in mornings when, msde me nausous (sp) and I often threw up in school, running late
annoying to have to take pills, pretty strong

eat something with it, and if you do you shouldn't feel it, it's a good backup acne fighter I dont recall any flare ups after taking the pill (i get this stuff free from my mom)
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July 25, 2008

Pros:

I saw great results after only a month of use.

Cons:

I had no side effects.

I would recommend if tropicals didn't work. I am not sure what will happen when I stop taking the meciaton but for now it's working.
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July 21, 2008

Pros:

I was on doxycycline for about 3 months during which time it cleared my skin up wonderfully. my skin was almost perfect. Now after being off of it 2 months and continuing to use Rosula wash day and night my skin has manged to remain almost as clear

Cons:

Some people say it makes them sick. I never had any problems at all. I always took it after eating and tried to drink some extra water when I took it. I also never laid down right after taking it.

Highly recommended, but I believe that someone shouldn't be on prescription meds like this for too long.
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July 20, 2008

Pros:

Works, clear my skin, too kit for a YEAR

Cons:

Once you stop using it, it all comes back worse than before you took it after two weeks. It also turns your teeth yellow over time 0_0

Just temporary relief, Accutance much better
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July 20, 2008

Pros:

Starting to help clear up my face, I haven't had a breakout since I've started on it.

Cons:

The first time I used it, I took it without food and it made me sick. Be sure to take it when you eat.

I've been using Doxycycline for almost 3 weeks and have already noticed results. My acne is slowly clearing up and I haven't had a breakout since I started taking it. I already have very fair skin that burns very easily, so I'm fine with remembering to put on sunscreen when I'm outdoors. I'm using it with Proactiv and Differin, and with all 3 working together, I'm good so far. :D
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July 18, 2008

Pros:

Worked great for me. I didn't have a single deep pimple while using it, and it reduced redness.

Cons:

It only worked for about 3-4 months...then it suddenly stopped.

For the time it lasted, it worked wonders for eliminating pimples. I'm trying other medication right now, and I can only hope I can eventually go back to this instead. Plus I guess I have a tough stomach because I never had any problems in that sense.
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July 17, 2008

Pros:

Reduced the amount of cystic acne and painful swelling. Reduced redness.

Cons:

Still have bumps where the pimples were. Stomach ache.

My skin is much better since I started taking it again. I was on 100mg 2x day for about three months and had no more acne, but had to change doctors due to ins. and acne came back when I ran out of refills. I've been on it for about three weeks and the painful lumps and redness is much better. I still have blackheads. I think I need additional treatment such as topical gels.
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July 16, 2008

Pros:

very cheap

Cons:

it seems as if my face is getting worse

ive been taking doxycycl 50mg for 4days and havent seen any improvement. However my dermatologist said it gets worse before it gets better. :/ no side effects so far although you might want to have a snack before. Hopefully it kicks in soon!
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