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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.
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February 16, 2008
Cons:
I was on it for two months and it made my acne worse than before. I went from light acne to moderate acne within a week
It sucks
February 16, 2008
Pros:
Cleared my ENTIRE face up and I had Severe Acne
Cons:
Weird stomach feeling if you dont eat anything, which is easy to fix if you EAT...
I'm a 16 year old male and I had severe acne until i got on doxy, it took 2 months to clear my whole face and i saw a difference every single day! now all i have is unnoticeable marks where the acne bumps were, and they're healing so fast and you cant really see them unless im under fluorescent lights. If you havent tried this please do and dont waste your time with retnoids... who wants to get worse before better when they can just get BETTER. And it was covered by my health insurance.
February 14, 2008
Pros:
It seems to work...
Cons:
I seem to get really tired every time I take it. I think I'm going to stop and tell me doctor to give me something else.
might work for you, didn't for me tho, seems kinda risky with all these side effects and all
February 12, 2008
Pros:
Didn't really work for me. Noticed slight decrease in acne, but still breaking out badly.
Cons:
Upset stomach, antibiotic.
Not worth it for me. But everyone is different, that is why I would still recommend it, cause it might work for you.
February 11, 2008
Pros:
This reduced the oiliness of my skin which greatly reduced the amount of acne on my face.
Cons:
Possibly caused diarrhoea
Inexpensive and worked well for me.
February 6, 2008
Pros:
Worked incredibly well with my moderate to severe acne. After a few months on it (with the right cleanser and moisturizer also), my entire face has cleared up. Nothing left but some scars.
Cons:
You will get sick if you take this on an empty stomach or consume a lot of caffeine. Black tea and doxy were a terble combo for me.
Give it a chance. It's cheap. Your face will probably get REALLY bad after the first week or so, but it's only because the medicine is bringing it all out. It'll clear up in time!
January 13, 2008
Pros:
* side effects are none existant
* tablets go down smooth
* went to the mornington peninsula and tanned like a motha, i know thats not a great thing health wise but im brown all the time lol
Cons:
nothing
aight ive been reading so many bloody reviews about people whinging about how if you dont take it with meals you feel sick and throw up. perhaps these people are stupid or just want to complain, but it says it ALL OVER the bottle "TAKE WITH A MEAL AND WATER"! my doctor even stressed to me that i should always take it with meals and i always have and ive never had nausa from it, ever. even just having a couple of dry biscuits is fine, just always take it with a big glass of water and youre sweet. so people before you go bagging a product, use it like its supposed to be used first. as for those people who are smart enough to take it properly, it works great. im using it with differin and together theyre the perfect treatment, but yeah ive had no side effects and more importantly, i now have no pimples.
January 2, 2008
Pros:
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Cons:
NO SUN
I need help, i've been taking Apo Doxy tabs 100 MG for a mounth know and i see no differance...PLEASE HELP!!!
I never had acne before and know i have it all on my cheeks and my chin....i am going CRAZY!!!
The doctor said i had to take it for 4 month's so maybe i should wait a bit....
November 27, 2007
Pros:
Acne was gone within 1 week/ 100mg daily
Cons:
excess gas and some nausea/heartburn
It's been the solution to my adult onset acne I was looking for. At age 30 and suddenly having acne issues I was concerned. I tried proactiv, acne-free, etc nothing worked. I do reduce use to 1, 100mg pill every other day in the summer to avoid photosensivity. I use a mild benzoil face wash in the evenings and wear facial lotion (dryness can cause breakouts) during the day. This medication is on the $4 walmart pharmacy list.
November 26, 2007
Pros:
worked for 3 months
Cons:
after 3 months acne came back
ive been taking this medication for over 2 years now. at first it worked quiet effective but as time went on the acne came back but not as bad as before. i havent noticed side effects that were extremly bad and im not sure if staying on this medication is safe for this long, but im affraid if i stop using it my acne will come back.
Pros:
None