Doxycycline (Antibiotic) Reviews

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Common brand names: Vibramycin

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MaryAnn, Bar Harbor, Maine
Aug 12th, 2008
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Pros:Cleared my acne up
Cons:Get very very dizzy at times. Burns ur throat if you take it before bed.
Bottom Line:Pretty goo :)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:MaryAnn has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Asian Gal, San Diego
Aug 12th, 2008
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Pros:Cleared up my cystic hormonal acne RIGHT AWAY! I have beautiful, clear skin now with an occasional teeny white head now and then in my t zone (makeup induced). If you go to Doryx' website, you can mail in a year's worth of rebates! I get my $50 back!
Cons:Expensive for the name brand (I use DORYX only). $50.00 for 30 day supply(insurance doesnt cover name brand).
Bottom Line:PEOPLE-do NOT get the generic version! I did some research & there IS a difference! I was on the generic for two months (what a waste of time!) and it did NOTHING for me. I went back to the pharmacy and demanded the name brand (after doing some research online) and $50.00 and one WEEK later my cystic acne was G O N E! I take 100 mg a day, right before I go to bed. If there is any nausea or cramps I dont notice because im asleep. What i learned was that the generic and namebrands can differ in active ingredients by 20% people! GO WITH THE NAMEBRAND DORYX IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT! so worth it.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Asian Gal has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:50.00
Acne severity:moderate
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nicole, california
Aug 11th, 2008
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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.
Bottom Line:try the product!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:nicole has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Pablito, Anu.
Aug 10th, 2008
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Pros:Worked wonders while I was taking it
Cons:Made me throw up alot
My acne returned after I stopped using it
Bottom Line:Dont use it
Recommended:No
Usage:Pablito has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:100.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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dave, san francisco
Aug 9th, 2008
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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
Bottom Line: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
Recommended:Yes
Usage:dave has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Lisa, Australia
Aug 7th, 2008
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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
Bottom Line:Impressed!

Works better than Minocyline did.

Drinking a lot of water and eating healthy helps too.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Lisa has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:4.00
Acne severity:moderate
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panda, Orange County
Aug 5th, 2008
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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***.
Bottom Line:Currently sucks.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:panda has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Dennis, Ohio
Aug 3rd, 2008
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Pros: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.
Bottom Line:Easy once a day treatment.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Dennis has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Nate, GA
Aug 1st, 2008
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Pros:Reduces inflammation wonderfully. Controls acne. Cheap.
Cons:Causes nausea if taken on empty stomach.
Bottom Line: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.
Recommended:Yes
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sarah, phoenix
Jul 31st, 2008
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Pros:Works very well after 1 week
Cons:hard to take twice a day w/o dairy products
Recommended:Yes
Usage:sarah has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:15.00
Acne severity:light
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