Doxycycline for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

• cle...
• January 30, 2014

Doxycycline "I was a 48 y/o female with nodular acne. My pimples were painful, humiliating, embarrassing, and just plain ugly. I had used every over-the-counter treatment there was. Once I was diagnosed with nodular acne (severe acne), my dermatologist prescribed Doxy 150 mg. By using coupons, it is affordable. I am 52 now, and I continue to use Doxy 50 a day at this time. My thought is a clear face is priceless. No more pockets of pus or inflammation on my face."

• Bet...
• July 8, 2014

"I used doxycycline, and I really loved the results. The reason why I'm writing here is that I see everyone is getting sore stomachs or discomfort, and I did get that too. I went to my beautician, and she said to take a prebiotic before you take doxycycline. I tried it, and it really worked! My stomach pains were gone, and my skin was clearing. No harm in trying, so go for it."

• Klh...
• September 10, 2017

"I was on doxycycline for about 5 months. Before I started it, I had mild acne and just little breakouts on my forehead every once in a while. The first month I was on it, I saw little to no change, but once I got to month 2, my face was almost completely clear. I was also using a topical cream alongside the pill. By month 5, my skin was still clear, but one night when I took the pill, I didn't take it with enough water, and it didn't go all the way down my throat without me realizing it. I woke up the next morning with crazy chest pain and went to the doctor to find out I got an ulcer in my esophagus from the pill! The pain in my chest lasted about three weeks, and it was terrible. Moral of the story: drink lots of water when taking this drug and eat afterwards so the food pushes it all the way down, and definitely don't lay down after taking it!!"

• del...
• September 28, 2014

"I'm 27, and I just started taking doxycycline 2x a day, 100 mg. I saw my skin clearing up, or at least no new pimples since day 1! I also use tretinoin cream at night and Benzaclin/clindamycin in the morning. I had an upset stomach so far, only for one day, but the past two days, I've been dealing with a bad headache. I'm hoping it'll go away soon. Other than that, this medicine works great for me!"

• Mal...
• August 14, 2014

"I used this med for my acne, and in about two days I saw a complete difference. I had really bad acne because of my oily skin, but as soon as I started taking it and kept taking it, people really couldn't believe I had acne. I used everything from Clean and Clear to Proactiv, and NOTHING! This stuff is great. A plus."

• Vee...
• November 20, 2014

Doxycycline "Low self-esteem, not wanting to leave the house, not being able to stay in a relationship because I was so self-conscious and miserable, always walking with my head down, couldn't look people in the face, couldn't walk out of the house without makeup (although it didn't cover the bumps). I cried almost every day and hated my life. It all changed in 5 months. I've never seen my face so clear. I'm finally getting my confidence back. Yes, it did take some time for the results to fully kick in, but it did work for me and I'm so happy I finally went to the dermatologist after trying a million and one products that never worked; changed my entire diet and drank water, and it never worked. But Monodox, along with Ziana gel, definitely changed my life."

• acn...
• December 9, 2008

Doxycycline "This medicine is great. I have been using it for 2 months, and my face is pretty much cleared. I don't have to worry about having extremely oily skin anymore either. I have experienced nausea and vomited once, but that can be avoided if you take it immediately after a meal."

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2013

"So I've just turned 33, I have been battling with acne since puberty. I have tried every medication, topical and oral, over the years, and I can safely say this stuff actually works. I'm wondering why the doctor has only prescribed this to me six weeks ago. It is, for me, a lifesaver, or should I say a self-esteem saver? When we have clear skin, we are confident. I hate wearing caked-on makeup at my age, and thanks to Doxycycline, a little foundation is all I need now till my scars completely disappear. My skin has changed so much in six weeks, no more breakouts. Well, one pimple at period time is not bad at all. I'm so grateful to have found this medication, and just in time for the Australian summer. I highly recommend it to anyone :)"

• lp0...
• March 10, 2012

Doxycycline "I have had problems with acne all my life. I tried everything from creams, gels, pills, and even Accutane. Accutane was extremely harsh, and my acne was back within 3 months. I finally was prescribed Doryx along with Acanya in the morning and Epiduo at night. Please be patient, as this will make you break out really bad at first, but I promise you after 2 months, you will see the results. What's great too is you can adjust the dosage once your face clears up, so you don't have to take 150 mg all the time. My face is all cleared up now, and I only take it the week of my period to prevent breakouts."

• Nic...
• July 6, 2013

Doxycycline "I've been struggling with mild acne on my face and severe acne on my shoulders (mostly sports-related) for the past 2 years or so, and absolutely NOTHING worked. However, I've been taking Doryx for a week now, and my face is almost completely clear, and my shoulders are clearing up FAST. However, I did experience a lot of drying out on my face, as well as (oddly enough) a decreased sex drive. I HIGHLY recommend refraining from alcohol while on this medicine, as it will only worsen the drying of your face. Stick with it. Remember, your face will get worse before it gets better."

• SHA...
• April 13, 2014

Doxycycline "My doctor prescribed Doxy for me and put me on 100 mg twice a day for 4 months. So far, it's 2 months, and already there is a very big improvement in that I am confident with my face, and everyone is commenting on how flawless my skin is."

• pin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2020

"So basically, while on the medication, my acne cleared up and my face looked fine. It's been a week since I stopped taking it, and my face has broken out around my mouth worse than it has ever before, and some of it is cystic. So I have decided to start using Accutane to get rid of my acne once and for all. Also, weirdly, while on the drug, my face acne cleared up, but it, for some reason, gave me back acne, which I had never had before."

• Jus...
• August 11, 2013

"Doxycycline cleared my skin up after 6 weeks. It's been such a relief to be completely clear for almost 3 months. This is the second time I've used doxycycline, and I think it actually worked even better this time around. It finally gave some of my scars a chance to heal and lighten because I wasn't continuously breaking out on top of them. Now, let's see how long my skin will stay like this (fingers crossed). If other people out there are like me and have lived for years just putting up with the breakouts, something like this is worth trying."

• jae...
• February 25, 2014

Doxycycline "I am 25 years old, and I have always had acne. I am one of the people that have tried everything under the sun: Proactive, herbal, expensive top-of-the-line products, and acupuncture until I decided to speak to my wonderful dermatologist. He has prescribed me 100 Monodox twice a day, along with Epiduo, and it has worked wonders-no side effects. I've been on this routine for about two and a half months. My skin has NEVER been clear until now. It has been lately that the Monodox has caused me to be nauseous when I take it in the morning. Since I am not a big breakfast person, I found that I must take it with a GOOD meal, and the nausea has not come back."

• Ela...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2013

"Got my confidence back. Doxycycline really worked for me. After a long time suffering from all kinds of acne, from normal pimples to cysts, and huge black and whiteheads. I am 35 and had tried all types of creams and also pills like Accutane. Nothing worked until I tried Doxycycline. Since the first week of taking the pill, I saw my skin improving, and my family and friends noticed the skin was looking better. It's been 5 weeks of taking the pills, no more pimples, and even the scars are disappearing. I thank Doxycycline. Only one side effect, which is a dry throat and feeling more thirsty than usual. I recommend."

• Esm...
• May 22, 2014

Doxycycline "I have had bad acne since the 4th grade. During my senior year in high school, I was put on Accutane, which worked for the duration of time that I was on it (moderately, mild breakouts, but the redness went away, a huge step up from my ridiculous acne!), but returned in moderation when I went to college in the fall. I waited until the spring to visit my dermatologist, and she put me on two facial creams and Monodox. I tried the facial creams alone, they didn't work. Then I tried Monodox, and within a week, I saw a huge difference. Not only did my acne almost disappear, but my breakouts were 1-2 mild, small pimples that went away, leaving no scars in 2 days. I have been on it about 3 months, and I couldn't be happier. My face is clear! Highly recommend."

• Kat...
• May 15, 2019

"I LOVE doxycycline! My dermatologist first put me on this when I came to her complaining of my acne. It was horrible during my early teen years, so she put me on this. For acne, doxycycline is usually done as only a brief treatment (3-6 months), so it isn't exactly a long-term solution to acne, but it most likely will clear it up for you. I've been on doxycycline multiple times (sometimes my derm suggests I start it up again if my skin flares up after a 2-year break), and it's a tried-and-true drug that always works for me. It makes my skin clear, perfect, smooth, and glowing! No complaints! It has no hormones, so it most likely will work for anyone. Just a note though: it takes a while to kick in. It might seem frustrating if it doesn't work after the first few weeks, but just wait it out-mine has taken a month or two to really start working before. But once it does, the results are fantastic."

• Ass...
• November 25, 2013

"I'm 14, and I have been suffering from acne since I was 11.5. Over the years, it got bad, so Mum got me Proactiv and Clearasil and other acne creams, and they did work to a point, but they would come back with more and more redder and all over my body! I had had enough, so I went to my doctor, and he gave me this tablet, and it's completely changed my life, I am acne-free! I was taking them once a day (50g) for six months! And I saw a difference in about the first to four weeks. When it cleared up, my doctor told me to stay on them because the hormones might not have been settled yet."

• Wom...
• June 25, 2016

"I've been fighting with 'acne' since my mid-20s, I'm now 35. I was also a picker. I have anxiety, so it became a way to relieve my anxiety, it's called dermatillomania (not sure of the spelling). Anyway, I regret not seeing a dermatologist years ago because if I don't have pimples, I don't pick, which means no scarring. I was afraid to try it at first because of some of the reviews saying it got worse before it got better. Not for me, I've been on it for almost 3 weeks and I saw a difference in the first 2 days. Now, 3 weeks later, my skin is bump-free. I don't even know how to explain the relief I have and the stress that has been lifted off my shoulders. Every day was a battle for years and I think I tried every product out there through the years. Anyway, good luck."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2018

"It's been two months since I started using doxycycline. Guys, oh boy, it TRULY gets worse before it gets better. It took so long for me to see any improvement. Now a few parts of my face are pretty clear, but I've still got a ways to go. I think doxycycline is worth a try, but know what you’re getting into. It won’t get better in a week like I thought it would, it’s a long process."

• ItG...
• November 19, 2014

"Generally, my acne went away with the use of clindamycin cream for a 7-month period. But I got two giant pustules, and I was prescribed doxycycline 100 mg once a day to treat these issues. The third week, my acne got awful, but by week 4, it cleared up. I still get zits, but no major acne. Overall, it's been good, but I have only been on it a month, so I think by month 2 or 3, it will be gone. Stick with it and don't give up."

• Ecs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2017

"I'm 20 years old, and I have had acne since I first became a teenager. For almost 7 years, there hasn't been a day when I haven't had a dozen pimples on my face. It mainly affects my chin and jawline, with the occasional few on my forehead and temples of my face. I went to the doctor and was prescribed doxy 100 mg once a day for 3 months. By week 2, I couldn't believe it. My skin was super smooth and clear, and I couldn't believe it. It has now been 6 weeks, and my skin looks great. I have also switched my beauty routine to sensitive skin care (QV) and have been using benzac (which never used to work before using doxy). My doctor is pleased and is keeping me on it until the 6-month mark. Fingers crossed it stays away :)"

• lov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2013

"Earlier this year, I broke out terribly with trying every remedy known to man. Then I started taking doxycycline 100 mg 1-2 times per day (please take with food or after eating). Within days, I saw a difference...my acne started to dry up. In a nutshell, doxycycline saved my face and esteem...highly recommend it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2017

"Most effective drug I've taken for acne. DON'T TAKE WITHOUT A MEAL!!! But really, I thought everyone said to avoid an upset stomach, but it rips into the side of your stomach lining if you do this, and you can get ulcers. Get really bad hormonal breakouts around the chin, this cleared up immediately. Was able to get off and still have clean skin for a year after."

• Uni...
• September 9, 2014

"I've always had moderate acne around my chin and forehead. I tend to get whiteheads and occasional cystic acne. Now in my twenties, I've been able to manage my skin fairly well, I know my acne triggers and to keep my face clean every night. I ended up using doxycycline for a medical purpose (I went to South America and got bit by a nasty bug) and found myself with clear skin. I've only been using doxycycline for about 2 weeks, but I haven't had a single pimple since I started. It's completely amazing, and fixing my gross bug bites at the same time. I'll just have to see how long my skin can stay clear."