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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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May 13, 2009

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Side effects included severe stomach pains, crazy mood swings and absolutely no improvement in skin.

I was on it for 3 months and I did not see ANY improvement whatsoever. With all the side effects I had to endure, I was more than pissed off that the meds didn't do anything for me.
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April 12, 2009

Pros:

Easy to take.

Cons:

My stomach is going crazy right now. I am eating prior to taking but it can take my stomach a few days to get used to any medication. Also expensive because I have to meet a deductible.

Just started taking 2 days ago. I am taking this pill once per day along with Purpose face wash (which I have used for several years). I use Differin at night and Clindamycin lotion in the morning. I was very skeptical of taking and antibiotic due to issues it causes in woman. To prevent this problem...I am taking an Acidophilus supplement in the morning.
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April 11, 2009

Pros:

None yet, none at all.

Cons:

Been on it for 3 weeks. It made my mild acne into big red cystic hurting pimples that I have never had in my entire life. Embarrassing really. Doc said yeah this could happen, it gets worse before it gets better. I never had it this bad ever.

Who knows ... I will continue to take it since I have endured the worst hopefully and now it might get better.
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March 25, 2009

Pros:

It was chip.

Cons:

it didnt really work so far, and i almost finished my tretment..

they gave it to me for a moth, once a day, and all of you guys have to take 2 pils at day so i dont understand why the doctor told me just to take one. my face was perfecly clear about 3 month ago, and then i dont know what happend and my cheen first and then my forhead started to have acne and it got worse. im going to the doctor again in 2 days which is when i finish all the pils, i really hope something work fast, this acne thing makes me depress ='(
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March 15, 2009

Pros:

I really have not seen any. Doxycycline 100 mg twice a day

Cons:

I went on it just to fix the tiny pimples on my neck. But after using it my cheek is now crazy. I'm on my last week and I am now taking with food rather than empty stomach. So hopefully it will clear. I think i wont refill it.

I think Minocycline 100mg worked best for me and fast. Watch out when stopping it because you could flare up but it is a lot better than doxycycline . But each person is different. I wont be refilling it. I think stress breaks us all out. We need to stop trying so many things. We need patience!!!!! :) Drinking a lot of water,exercise stress free and tea tree oil for skin is good. If anyone has any new suggestions please let me know.
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March 4, 2009

Pros:

cleared up some of my acne

Cons:

suffered from side effects. I was moody and had abdominal pain. Had to drink plenty of water to prevent yeast infections

Cleared up some of my acne but side effect not worth it.
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February 24, 2009

Pros:

yet to discover

Cons:

warning to anyone about to start the capsule form of this medication. DO NOT TAKE IT ON EMPTY STOMACH.

if you must take on empty stomach, try taking the first time when you have no place to go for a least 3 hours. I took the first 100mg capsule at about 7:30am on empty stomach. within 20 minutes, I had one of the worst stomach upset in my life, been to the bathroom, came extremely close to throwing up and had to go lie down. I did not feel any better until 2 1/2 hrs later. I had to miss work for that morning
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January 28, 2009

Pros:

*clears up persistent cystic acne fairly well - smooths complexion & *decreases clogged pores noticeably.

Cons:

*EXTREME nausea & vomiting within 3-5 minutes if taken without food
*not a complete solution

had been on Ampicillin 3x per day - went to new clinic & was given Doxy 100 mg 2x per day. i have persistent moderately severe cystic acne & Doxy definitely cleared it right up for the first four months...however, it is not working as well as before (keeping massive breakouts at bay, but still getting a cyst every now and then). currently taking 100 mg Doxy 2x per day along with benzoyl peroxide, Clindamycin, & Tretinoin as last ditch before Accutane - combo appears to be working well, but just wondering how long i can stay on ALL these medications. only downside to Doxy being if i take without food or with only water (i don't have any problems if i drink a glass of milk beforehand) i will have near INSTANTANEOUS vomiting within 3-5 minutes. i am not a huge eater, so this is a slight annoyance.
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January 8, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Hives
Sickness
Chest pain - I was allergic to it.

The first 2 days of taking it I was extremley sick and developed hives on my lower legs. On day 3 I evperienced an allergic reaction. My chest felt like it was on fire, I couldn't breathe properly, I couldn't eat or drink without really bad pain in my chest.
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January 3, 2009

Pros:

None so far.

Cons:

I took 50mg/day for 3 months with no improvement. 2nd opinion from a different Dr increased dosage to 100mg/day plus topical Differin. After another month still no improvement but am prepared to give it 2 more months. Increases photosensitivity!

Increased pigmentation from sun exposure despite being very careful and no positive results.
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