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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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March 16, 2008

Pros:

Worked straight away skin cleared up and heeled scares

Cons:

skin sensitive but using SPF 15 protection helped

I was told to take vitamin ABC in the morning which is combined in one capsule, then take Doxycycline 100mg tablets at lunch time with food, and zinc 15mg tablet at night. It really helped its been 6 months of pure bliss. I stopped taking Doxycycline after a month becuase thats the recommended allowance however kept on taking my vitamins. I havn't had even one brake out, this is highly recommended by me.
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March 12, 2008

Pros:

Works well you keep taking it!

Cons:

As soon as I stop my acne comes back!

always eat before taking them, otherwise you may have stomach issues. I Take it to control my acne, but I still use some tropical medicine like Tazorac. It is not a cure, but at least it help keep your face clean.
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March 11, 2008

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I loved this stuff!!! I was clear for over a year and was the only med that worked for me!

Cons:

I would throw up if didn't eat before taking, after about a year i became allergic to the stuff and i got a rare reaction which made my nails lift up and discolor

Great if you don't get the reaction i had, but I was told that was super rare. Have to eat before taking!!!
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March 11, 2008

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I took Dorxy and cleared me up in two weeks. This is a generic i think but should do the same. Only been on this pill for two days.

Cons:

Never take on an empty stomach. And apple juice does not help. I took this pill on an empty stomach with some appl juice. 20mins later i felt really queasy. 45mins later i was vomiting everywhere.

The instructions say this medicine is most effective on an empty stomach but will make you really sick. This product is kinda confusing. I did feel better after i barfed and it made me really sleepy, Bonus! I have insomnia.
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March 11, 2008

Pros:

Cleared my skin of pimples. The only thing that has ever worked for me.

Cons:

Rash and very sensitive skin. Plus the idea of being on antibiotics for that length of time

Antibiotics really worked for me BUT the first month it got worse. It took 6 weeks to see the difference and then my skin was completely clear for 2 months until I had a break. 2 months later my skin has broken out again so I'm considering tryn again. You do need to stick with it for a couple of months at least.
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March 7, 2008

Pros:

well i haven't got any major zits since i been using it.

Cons:

i really hope my ance scars don't get darker i didn't even know that could happen.....i going for a month to see results.

i been using doxy for about 9 days haven't got any major zits yet get little ones but that's it. i'm giving it anthor two weeks.
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March 6, 2008

Pros:

- helped reduce breakouts

Cons:

- causes nausea and induced vomitting when taken without food

It didn't clear my skin up on its own. I had to use it in combination with benzamycin cream. Also, it IS an antibiotic after all and I think I spent more time worrying about becoming immune to the antibiotic then about my actual acne. Paranoia at its finest!
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March 2, 2008

Pros:

It works very well on my skin! I've been using Doryx for 2 years now. I'm African American and its very hard to find products that work on your face. Proactive did'nt work for me at all!. but i love doryx i'm on 100 mg pills.

Cons:

A bit pricey. A colleege student on a budget? i can't keep affording these @ $40 each refill.

Overall it works great. I used to have very severe acne. Everyday i would break out but now my face is very smooth and is now claring up a lot.
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February 29, 2008

Pros:

I took this product about 2 years ago and it cleared my skin up in about 2 weeks. It's very important to wait the recommended time after eating to take meds so that medication can be fully absorbed by the body.

Cons:

Made me a little sick but if you take it with plenty of water and eat something a hour after taking medication things should be okay.

Meds work you just have to make sure to go by directions given.
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February 28, 2008

Pros:

Very affordable

Cons:

Dosage of up to several months, stomache pain, dizzyness.

Im taking doxy together with Tretinoin for around 1 mnth and a half. First 3 weeks a got HEAPS of breakouts and ITCHY skin. ( My skin couldnt handle it, had a 1 week break) The break helped alot, when i started the routine again my skin was much tolerate. Atm alot of the bumps have gone, i have the left over scars along my jaw line and continue to get zits every now and again. I understand this could take months to fully heal. Bottom line: It did help to conrol my acne, another 4months to go!!!
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