Doxycycline for Rosacea User Reviews

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2019

"I have been dealing with moderate Rosacea Subtype 2 for a few years. Manageable. This Christmas I had the worst flare I’ve ever had. My cheeks were covered in papules. My face was bright red and BURNED and stung horribly. It spread from cheek to cheek within weeks and nothing would calm it down. Derm prescribed Doxy 100mg 2x a day and within 2 weeks the burning subsided and bumps started to go away. I’m so thankful it worked. My skin is not perfect but the painful part is gone. I plan on continuing with the pills for another 3 months. Please try this medication if you’re suffering from this horrible skin condition. I’m sorry if you’re having to suffer with this painful skin. Good luck and remember this is temporary and it can be managed with antibiotics."

• Kri...
• August 13, 2013

"I started taking doxycycline one month ago, and within 3 days, my acne and rosacea were gone, and it never came back. My doctor told me it would not help with the redness at all, but it did. I could honestly just cry. I am THAT happy with this medication. It also soothed my very dry eyes, which I think were due to the rosacea as well. Take note, however, that this stuff is REALLY hard on your stomach if you take it without eating. I get dizzy and dry heave. All in all, I want to hug my doxycycline because it changed my life."

• Nit...
• November 23, 2013

Doxycycline "LOVE LOVE LOVE Oracea! 2 weeks and I already notice a great improvement in my eyes. I have mild rosacea on my face (red nose sometimes) but it was the ocular rosacea that prompted me to seek help. I thought my eyes were just red from my contacts but my ophthalmologist said it was ocular rosacea. I was devastated - I do not want to lose my vision! So far, so good - my eyes feel 100% better, my stress level is down & I'm starting to feel 'normal' again! I guess I'm lucky because I haven't experienced any of the side effects (yet). Hopefully it'll stay that way. Oracea is my new best friend."

• Tin...
• March 2, 2014

Doxycycline "This medication combined with Finacea cream saved my skin! I was having terrible localized breakouts that would leave bad scars. Once I started religiously using Oracea and Finacea (to help with redness), my skin looks amazing. I rarely need to wear makeup now. The only downside is it makes my lips sensitive. They tend to look swollen - which is not such a bad thing. I would recommend this to anyone dealing with Rosacea."

• Ant...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 24, 2019

"Had a really good experience with this doxycycline. Developed rosacea at age 36. Small white pimples and red lesions covered my cheeks and parts of my neck and jawline. Saw a dermatologist, and he put me on this drug, one tablet per day. Within two weeks, my rosacea basically disappeared, and my skin looks normal now. I will say that you need to take this with food. A simple glass of water is not enough, and I developed nausea the first week when I took this pill and skipped breakfast. I'm off the drug completely now, but occasionally get small rosacea flare-ups during stressful times, but they go away quickly."

• GiG...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 5, 2019

"I had been on doxycycline (rosacea) for months, it did not work. I was given methotrexate 2x, it did not work. I was on Ivermectin 2x, it also did not work, and I have used gels, nothing. My face is still red, pimples, and itchy. Also taking spironolactone 50 mg. NEED HELP!!"

• Sus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 20, 2019

"This medication has been life-changing. I had been battling constant pustules and papules for over a decade, getting much worse the last four years. I had tried a range of over-the-counter creams and treatments, and on Rozex cream for a year - which helped a bit. A new doctor put me on this, and in six months I have virtually no “pimples” or skin thickening at all. Miraculous. I did find I needed to combine it with a pill to settle my stomach, the main symptom being burping and a little discomfort. My skin is now clear, and I can happily go makeup-free. Results began after two weeks, but it took about five months for the full impact to be seen. Highly commended for p/p rosacea. I am in Australia, and the price is very reasonable."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2017

Doxycycline "I have been taking Oracea for about a week now and have actually found my rosacea to worsen. I am considering stopping the treatment but wondering if anyone who likes the drug has had the experience of it getting worse before it gets better. Feeling very self-conscious and frustrated. Thank you."

• red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2014

Doxycycline "I've had what they said was blepharitis all of my life. It started spreading under a lower eyelid, so I went to a dermatologist (after spending hundreds at an ophthalmologist and him putting me on several antibiotics and eye drops). She put me on Oracea, and it made it so much better; even the bloodshot, scratchy eyes. The only drawback is that it has given me severe heartburn, which I've never had before."

• HGd...
• July 11, 2013

"I've been struggling with rosacea for a long time. Skipped the red vein part and went straight for the pimples, boils. Later, purple thickness and seborrheic eczema came with it too. I did not like the idea of using antibiotics. Don't like the thought of treatment-resistant bacteria as a result. But, I had to take something. The first night after taking doxycycline, I woke several times because of extreme itching. Every time I went to the bathroom and saw my face in the mirror that night, it looked already a bit better. The pain rosacea brought me was gone in a week. The flakes of the seborrheic eczema went away after a few weeks. The last pimples disappeared a few weeks after that, only to return, very mildly, just before menstruation."

• RQu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2012

"I have a new lease on life now that I'm able to show my face without being painfully self-conscious. For decades, I was afflicted with hideous eruptions on my nose. They were either big zits or small boils. My nose is permanently scarred. The doc said it was rosacea and prescribed 'doxy.' Follow the instructions carefully. Don't lie down after you take it. Drink plenty of water. Don't eat for at least an hour. Don't take calcium supplements for 2-3 hours. I've had no obvious side effects. Being fair-skinned, I've always been sensitive to the sun, so the sun-sensitivity side effect is nothing unusual."

• Anonymous
• August 11, 2011

Doxycycline "I began taking Oracea about three and a half weeks ago for rosacea. I saw my dermatologist for what I thought was a stubborn case of acne. I am 54 and was breaking out like crazy, with no improvement using over-the-counter acne medicine. My skin is greatly improved. However, the result I am most excited about is the great improvement I am experiencing with fibromyalgia. I have had pain from bursitis in my right hip for over a year, I have had cortisone shots and PT with no relief. After taking Oracea for about two weeks, I noticed remarkable improvement in my hip pain. I am also feeling more energetic and more alert than I have in a long time. I will be seeing my rheumatologist in September and will be asking her opinion."

• Win...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2018

"Life-changing for me. After more than ten years of pustular rosacea, trying a wide range of creams including Rozex, I was losing hope. New doctor put me on 1 x 100 mg doxycycline per day, and now, six weeks after commencing treatment, I am almost spot-free and my skin is almost back to before rosacea appeared. Fabulous results and no negatives (including no tummy problems), other than learning never to take at the end of the day - couldn’t sleep at all."

• Anonymous
• February 22, 2018

"I have a rosacea flare-up about every two years, cold weather (I live in the North) and stress seem to stir it up. Right now, I take doxycycline once a day and use metrogel once at night. When it clears up, I go get IPL laser treatment to help reduce the damage. I also started taking probiotics to counteract the negative side effects of antibiotics. Hope this helps someone."

• Dan...
• April 2, 2017

Doxycycline "Simply put, it works. I had taken tetracycline previously for years, along with Metrogel, with limited results. As soon as I started with Oracea (prescribed by a dermatologist), my rosacea symptoms disappeared. The downside, of course, is the cost. I have an HSA, so it's all out of pocket until my deductible is met; but I pay because it's worth it. I've also found the generic is only slightly less expensive, but the good thing is it works just the same as Oracea; there have been no differences in effectiveness. On a somewhat different note, I went in for an eye exam, and my ophthalmologist told me Oracea was a ripoff and a marketing gimmick, and all I had to do was take a low dose of doxy twice a day with the same effect for a fraction of the cost."

• TCH...
• July 5, 2017

"I cannot imagine ever going back to a time before taking this medicine. I take 40 mg once a day. My skin is nearly perfect! Before this, I had developed rosacea in my 40s. Mostly large cysts and sometimes a horrible bumpy bright red patch on my cheeks."

• Sho...
• April 12, 2008

Doxycycline "My husband has had severe rosacea all his life. He was prescribed Oracea about three years ago. Neither of us had any particular opinion of its efficacy until we had to interrupt his therapy for budgetary reasons. While he was off Oracea, his condition flared and visibly worsened. When we resumed his therapy, we could see the improvements almost instantly! Thank you, thank you!"

• cha...
• December 9, 2014

Doxycycline "Wow. I've had mild rosacea for years and had heard about this medication but was unable to take it because I was pregnant, then nursing. I saw results in just over a week. I don't even need to use the Metrogel anymore. I take it at night with a glass of water and have never had any side effects. I definitely recommend this. Luckily, my copay is only $25 a month. I was told to be careful with sun exposure while taking this, but it's winter, so I'm hoping this isn't a problem in summer."

• Tom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2013

Doxycycline "Saw an improvement shortly after I started taking Oracea. Skin was smoother, and the nose area was not as bumpy, with fewer skin flare-ups caused lots of upset stomach. Several times, I took this medicine with water, and maybe 40 minutes later, I would throw up. Also, the medicine is very expensive."

• bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2016

"My skin was very bad and very sore and red with cyst-like lumps around my mouth. My lips were swollen because of inflammation. This antibiotic, from the first day, took the pain away, which was a great relief to me. It took nearly two weeks before the lesions went away, but I expected this as they were bad, the worst I had ever had. I was also given a topical antibiotic, which did not make my skin dry or flaky. I had Googled the doxycycline before I went to my GP, so I asked for this one as it seemed to give good results. I would recommend it. I was on 100 mg for 28 days, twice a day, and had to drink a full glass of water when taking. I had no side effects. I still have the red marks, which will take time to fade but can cover with makeup."

• Raq...
• May 1, 2016

"Amazing. Three weeks ago, my face was very red and burned like fire. I had developed deep red papules all over my nose and my upper cheeks. Total strangers stared at my face and asked me if I was okay a few times. I was so embarrassed I started staying home from social activities. Three weeks after starting doxycycline and Metrogel, my face is 95% healed. My normal skin tone is for the most part restored. I only have a single tiny papule on my nose that is a light red color and not deep red. The deep red color and burning sensation are gone. I still have a pink tone to my nose and cheeks, but it is not unattractive and I actually feel comfortable going out without makeup on now."

• Big...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 17, 2021

"I've been living with rosacea for the last 10 years. I'm now 60. Upon first spots, boils appearing, and as I love gardening, thought I'd had insect bites. Was put on various antibiotics, lymocycline, oxytetracycline, and on bad breakouts (huge pus-filled, red boils), amoxiclav, huge tablets, with little effect! After seeing another doctor, who took photos and referred me to a consultant, was diagnosed with type 2 rosacea and put on Effracea (doxycycline) 40 mg modified release. Can honestly say, have never looked back! Within a week, face started clearing, had a healthy glow, and when a spot tried to appear, never really erupted like before, and was brilliantly controlled. Recently, another doctor declined my prescription and got me to try Soolantra cream. I stopped tablets, applied cream, within one week, face breaking out. By week two, huge spot, face felt dry, itchy. Thankfully, doctor put me straight back onto tablets, now awaiting what I know will be a much better looking face."

• Mtn...
• November 26, 2012

"I've had mild rosacea for 20 years, but it really started to flare up when I was 52. My dermatologist prescribed Metrogel and Oracea for 3 months after two weeks of doxycycline 100 mg 2x a day. My skin cleared up in about 3 days. My insurance won't pay for the Metrogel or Oracea, so I just continued to take the doxy 100 mg once a day, now I chop it in half and take 50 mg a day. My skin is still clear. I'd rather take it than the other two (topical and oral) combined. Cheaper too."

• K-L...
• February 9, 2009

Doxycycline "I was diagnosed with rosacea years before taking this drug. The usual topical prescription did not give much relief, so I quit using them. When I developed little hard bumps, I went to a new doctor and was given Oracea samples to try. I was amazed! I thought for years that my face was always 'puffy' due to lack of sleep or diet, but after taking this for just 2 weeks, I looked and felt so much better. Puffy skin gone, redness drastically decreased. I am so excited about this drug. I have just 2 negatives: #1 - my side effect was a burning sensation around my mouth and on my lips. No redness, just the sensation - this subsided in my 4th week of use. #2 - cost of this drug is too much. After my samples ran out, I was unable to afford it and now suffer again."

• P-P...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2014

Doxycycline "I recently found an amazing dermatologist who is very vigilant about tailoring treatments specific to my skin and my medical history and prescribed me Oracea after several unsuccessful treatments from other derms (incl. completely altering my skincare regimen, switching from my pricey La Mer face wash/moisturizers to all CeraVe products and SPF 35 sunscreen). I've been on Oracea for 4 weeks and, unlike the other reviewers here, I haven't seen any improvements yet :( I'm not sure if my redness is caused by another underlying condition at this point b/c we've tried most topical treatments (Finacea, Mirvaso, Metrogel), and they only make the redness worse! Anyone else see improvements only after > 4 weeks of treatment?"