Doxycycline for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Hop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2014

"I am 18, I have suffered from severe acne since I was 13. I tried everything and wasted my money on over-the-counter treatments that did absolutely nothing but dry up my skin. About 6 months ago, I finally decided that I was tired of having acne and made an appointment with a dermatologist. I am so glad I did. She prescribed Doxycycline Hyclate pills and Epiduo and explained how acne is like an infection. This medication worked like magic! Within 2 weeks of taking 2 pills every day and using Epiduo overnight, I saw results. I am still taking it, and it has honestly been one of my best decisions yet. Trust me, you will not regret it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2015

"This is my 3rd month on doxycycline, and my face has shown great improvements! I'm 19 with oily skin, and before, I had moderately severe acne with cysts, papules, and pustules. At one point, it hurt and annoyed me so much, plus it lowered my self-esteem that I decided to meet a dermatologist. She prescribed 100 mg of doxycycline along with 5% benzoyl peroxide to be taken daily. During the first month, it was horrible. My face broke out terribly, but I guess that was a part of it, clearing out the disgusting stuff inside our face. In the second month, my skin started to clear up, and now I can say that I'm 95% acne-free with occasional small zits during my period, but nothing hurt as much as before. The point is, don't give up :)"

• Mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2016

"I started taking the doxy (100 mg) once a day for my acne. I am a 29-year-old female who had never had acne in my teens until now at this age. Okay, so I began with this pill, and for me, it got worse before it got better. I took this for a month and a week, and I did see improvement till like my 4th week of using it. So then my derm prescribed the same doxy (100 mg) but now twice a day, which is much better along with tretinoin cream 0.05% every night. This has helped me so much. One big tip that I can give you guys is not to stress about the acne. I know it's hard, but stressing will only make it worse. Just think that one day it will go away. Now it's been 25 days with the new prescribed doxy, and finally, no more acne."

• mod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2014

"I would always get painful, under-the-skin acne around my time of the month. Two or three would be on my face and last for weeks. When I first went on doxycycline, my skin actually got worse at first. However, after the first month, my skin has never looked better. Your skin will get worse at first, but stick with it! I'm now on my second month and really happy I tried it out."

• tha...
• August 3, 2014

"I've had acne for nearly three years. I tried everything: Clearsil, Proactiv, EVERYTHING, nothing worked. I finally went to the doctor, and he put me on 50 mg of doxycycline a day for 6 months. I'm 2 months in and have seen some very up-and-down results. Within the first week, my skin had gone completely smooth. I still had acne, but nothing was raised. Within two weeks, no new acne seemed to be appearing, and by the third week, 70% of my scarring had disappeared. One month in, my acne came back with a vengeance along the side of my face and all down my neck. Now, at the two-month mark, my acne is about 80% gone and I could not be happier. Word of advice: be patient and expect it to get worse before it gets better. I suffered really bad nausea also."

• Anonymous
• March 20, 2008

Doxycycline "Doryx was originally intended to clear up a rash-like infection near my genitals. It cleared it up, but an even better effect was to clear up my adult acne. It did so in just a few days of use, taking one 100mg tab per day with lunch."

• Sab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2020

Doxycycline "DO NOT TAKE THIS. I was prescribed Acticlate in 2015 and took it for about a month for my acne. It gave me permanent blind spots. It’s been 5 years, and they’re still present. I have read about other people to whom this has happened. Look up “doxycycline blindness.” Obviously, medications are different for everyone, but I was perfectly healthy and not expecting to go blind."

• Mar...
• November 11, 2013

Doxycycline "I suffered from cystic acne for years. Doryx totally and completely has changed my life. I rarely even get a pimple around the time of my period anymore. When I first started Doryx (5 months ago), I was taking 150 mg daily. Now, I take 75 mg every other day. I can't praise this drug enough! Life-changing, I wish I had started taking it years ago."

• sam...
• August 25, 2013

"I thought this medication wouldn't be that effective, but I was wrong. It cleared my skin in 5 days and even got rid of large cystic acne that I had for like 6 months, and nothing helped! I am amazed. Everyone is saying how my skin is glowing and beautiful. Well, I didn't really think it was the doxycycline doing it until I stopped, and bam, broke out all over again. So I started back on it, and in 2 days it is clearing the large cystic acne that came back. The only downside is it gives me stomach cramps and pain. I think it helps to drink a lot of water. If you are skeptical of this, just give it a try. It works well for adult hormonal acne."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2013

"Been on doxycycline for 2 weeks and seen great improvement. I am 37 and have suffered from moderate cystic acne, blackheads, and pustules since 18. In the past year, the acne was also on my chest and back, and I had developed an embarrassing acne scar beard. Have tried everything topical (Retin A, Differin gel, Clindamax, etc.), and some things worked but caused damage to my skin or only moderate results. This antibiotic is the best thing thus far. Chest and back acne cleared completely in a week, scars even look lighter. Acne on my face is reduced significantly, a tiny pimple here and there. Taking with food and eating yogurt/probiotics midday to keep good bacteria."

• Kit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 22, 2014

"I have suffered from acne for 10 years (currently 25). I have cystic type acne, lots of blackheads, and oily skin. I have been to multiple dermatologists throughout the years and tried countless products, both OTC and prescription. I have had amazing results with my current regimen, which includes doxycycline, Aczone topical gel applied at night, and Panoxyl face wash (OTC). The doxycycline made a difference right away! I still got maybe 1 cystic type zit a month for the first 3 months and now basically not at all. The Aczone and Panoxyl help combat the blackheads and tiny zits the antibiotics don't. The biggest downfall is the nausea. I highly recommend this for those with cystic acne and be sure to take it after meals. I am happy to finally be acne-free!"

• Ian...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 26, 2012

Doxycycline "I have had acne from 13 years old on and was on Accutane for most of high school. I have tried everything - all cleansers, peels, topicals, and nothing worked. Proactive seemed to moderately work (but dried my skin out and bleached every towel and pillowcase in sight). I'm now 36, and in March 2012, I was totally fed up with my constant struggle with adult acne, so I went to a dermatologist in San Francisco. She put me on Doryx, Epiduo, and Cerave hydrating (non-foaming) cleanser - hallelujah! It took about 2 months, and my face was breakout free. I haven't had a zit since. It works - call your dermatologist as soon as possible. P.S. I'm also on Ocella birth control (which is key to regulating hormone levels)."

• Mim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2014

"I have had cystic acne since 13 years of age, and now I am 22. For so many years, since 18, I tried at-home remedies, washing my face so often and eating well, but nothing ever worked. Having 2-3 cysts popping up every second day, I just couldn't understand what was going on. I visited a cosmetic physician who then advised me on so many creams, with me spending hundreds, and finally she referred me to a dermatologist who prescribed me doxycycline and Epiduo-if only she had done so much earlier, I would have suffered 2 years less. Those medications have rid me of all active cysts, and no new ones have appeared from day one of use. My skin is dry, but I'd rather that than cysts all over, and moisturizing isn't a bad habit to get into. Thank you for doxycycline!"

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2015

"For those who are dealing with symptoms, make sure to take a full meal before you eat. For me, it eliminated the nausea completely. If I take it too long after I take the medication or don't eat, I'll either vomit or can barely move with nausea."

• Ang...
• March 22, 2015

"This pill is the best I ever had! I can't believe the difference. I'm so happy! No painful acne whatsoever. My blemishes are also fading away. I never thought in a million years my skin would look this good. I struggled with acne since I was 12. It got worse when I got older. I've been on doxycycline hyclate for about 5 months. My skin looks great. I'm just worried that once I'm off these pills, my acne will all come back again. I just hope it doesn't."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 24, 2017

"I've been taking doxycycline for about a year now, and it is amazing!!!!! I had terrible acne during my 7th grade year and had very low self-esteem. So I made my parents take me to a doctor, and he prescribed me doxycycline. He told me it would get worse before it got better! After a month of taking it, I could notice the difference, and today I only get an acne spot every 3 to 4 months. It's amazing, and I totally RECOMMEND it!!! BUT there are some side effects, do not take it with MILK, trust me, I was either on the bathroom floor crying or throwing up!! Also, take it with a big meal like dinner. And if you want something with MILK for dinner, wait a few hours after drinking the MILK and take it with some crackers. Hopefully, this helped!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2014

"I never really had acne until my senior year in high school. I always washed my face before I went to bed, and I tried about every type of face wash you can think of. It took me a year to go to the dermatologist just because when my acne seemed to be getting bad, it would clear up again. I never had cystic acne, but I still felt uncomfortable with my skin. I finally decided to go to a dermatologist, and I'm so thankful I did. I've been on this medicine for almost a month, and my skin is just so much better. The doctor put me on the 100 mg medicine for a total of 3 months, and I also use Tretinoin cream a few times a week. Cetaphil face wash and Aveeno moisturizer are also things I use on the daily to keep my skin clean and from drying out."

• glo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2019

"I became extremely frustrated after trying almost everything to clear my skin (Proactiv, chugging water, changing my diet, etc.) only to have hard, painful cysts forming on my chin and jaw almost every single day. I grew tired of wasted effort and crying over how bad my face looked, so I eventually went to a dermatologist who put me on 100 mg of doxycycline per day along with adapalene gel. I broke out really bad the first week on it, which I read was normal as the skin is purging. After the initial breakout, my skin started clearing almost instantly. I didn't get any bad side effects, but I made absolutely sure to eat before taking my meds. My skin was a little dry, but I believe that was from the gel. I'm so happy with my results!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 7, 2014

"I've been taking this for a while, and it's worked the best out of everything I've tried. I still do get the occasional breakout and pimple around my period, but it has drastically reduced my acne overall."

• Bra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2020

"Awful, do not take this drug for acne. I previously took lymecycline for about a year and a half, and it worked great, had no side effects, but it stopped working, so I was put on doxycycline, and I only took 6 days' worth of pills and developed a persistent headache, dizziness, blurred vision, ringing in my ears that still persisted over a week after I stopped taking these pills. Take a different antibiotic if you can."

• ron...
• June 1, 2014

"I had mild acne for almost 2 years and kept it at bay using over-the-counter treatments such as face washes and Proactiv (which didn't work at all). As I approached the 9th grade, my doctor put me on doxycycline to prevent scarring. Even after the first week, I saw immediate results! It was truly amazing after 6 weeks. I sometimes have bad stomach pain and peeling skin, but it's really a small price to pay for good skin. Even though I still have mild breakouts and some larger pimples, I have another month to go on my prescription. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, IT KEPT ME OFF ACCUTANE."

• hwa...
• January 16, 2020

"I have been on doxycycline for 8 weeks. I take two 100 mg tablets a day. I was prescribed this oral antibiotic, a topical antibiotic, and a topical retinoid for my cystic acne. I have had acne since I was a child, so around 10 years. My acne is mostly concentrated on my neck and jawline. In November, I consulted with a dermatologist who prescribed these three medications, one of them being doxycycline. Two months later, I have seen little improvement. I still get acne daily. Although, I've noticed they are not as big and go away faster. Some weeks I think I see a difference, but then it gets bad again. I’ve heard it can take 12 weeks to actually see a difference, so I’m going to continue with doxy, but I do not believe it has helped much thus far. My pimples come smaller and go away faster, but that could also be attributed to the other two medications I’m taking. I’m still holding hope this works out because I’ve heard amazing things if it actually does work for you."

• SCG...
• May 28, 2014

"I am a 22-year-old female, and I have suffered from acne on my face, back, and chest since I was 15. My face is constantly broken out in huge, painful, red pimples and little bumps. I finally went to a dermatologist, and she put me on 100 mg of doxycycline twice a day. I've been taking it for 18 days, and my face is already clearing up quite a bit. And I usually can feel new pimples forming under the skin, I haven't felt one since. The directions say to take it before eating or 2 hours after eating, but that makes me nauseous. I usually eat and then wait 30 minutes or so. Even with some of the medicine absorbing into the food, I'm still getting results. I highly recommend this!"

• Hor...
• February 10, 2017

"I'm 37, and I suffer from PCOS. I have been battling cystic acne since I was 25. I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on meds, topical creams, different dermatologists, and even laser treatments that have become costly. Doxy is a quick fix, and as long as you're on it, it will work. However, coming off the meds, your skin will start to purge, so be prepared. I've been mixing the right vitamins, cutting out dairy, eating GF, and keeping my diet rich in lots of green leafy veggies and high protein. I also have to exercise at least three times a week. Taking probiotics is also extremely important. Don't exfoliate too much, and try to keep your cleansing regime simple. Hope this helps."

• gue...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2015

"Let me say I am 20, started off with tiny blackheads all over my head and a couple big pimples on my chin. I used this combined with tretinoin 0.1% cream. THIS TAKES TIME. I read up on this website while using it. First 3-4 weeks of using this and the cream, I've had the WORST acne I have ever had in my life, almost like cysts all over my forehead and chin. It gets better, as everyone says. I almost quit, but now 2 months in, my face is clear, but now I have scarring which I never had before. I am going back to the derm in a week and we will see how it goes. PATIENCE IS KEY!! Don't give up! I almost did."