Doxycycline for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)

• 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."

• Sre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2017

"I was suffering from major cystic acne on my cheeks, forehead, and chin. Everyone started commenting on the horrible situation of my face :( I started feeling frustrated. I used to feel ashamed going outside. Then my doctor prescribed me doxycycline tablets (1/day), clindamycin gel. It took one month to start showing its effects. And believe me, my skin started becoming really clear. Right now, my chin and forehead are completely clear, and cheeks are having light acne marks that are fading day by day. Now the people who used to comment on my acne are admiring my clear face :) :)"

• mad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 25, 2014

"In 6th grade, I had horrible acne. I went to the dermatologist, and he prescribed some kind of face wash. I don't remember what it was, but it stunk and it was very strong. It helped, combined with Epiduo, but it peeled my skin off. My acne cleared up very well after stopping it, but in my freshman year in high school, I broke out horribly, worse than ever. I went to my family doctor, and he sent me back to the dermatologist, and the dermatologist said I had a very bad case of cystic acne. My doctor prescribed doxycycline, and within about 2 weeks, my skin showed tremendous improvement. By a month, my skin was so smooth. I tried everything, and nothing worked. I'm a junior in high school now, and I'm still on it and very happy."

• Nme...
• March 22, 2014

"This medication is worth a try! I am 28 years old, and I still can't believe I suffer from acne. I wash my face twice a day and also tried many products that claim to cure acne! This medication is a miracle! No acne, and my face looks great!"

• Anonymous
• September 14, 2010

Doxycycline "When I first started taking this medication, my acne did get worse. However, I stuck with it for four months, and then my acne completely cleared up. I had it bad for the first month. I stopped taking it because my skin was clear. That was a huge mistake. My acne came back in like less than a month and worse than before. I think I went off it too quickly. I am about to go back on it and stay on it until my dermatologist tells me otherwise this time."

• ano...
• July 23, 2017

"I have been on doxycycline 100 mg, 2 a day for just over 1 month now. My acne (which was moderate cystic acne) cleared slightly within the first two weeks. Although after about 3 weeks of being on the antibiotic, my skin broke out into the worst state it had ever been in. I had many huge pimples all over my cheeks, which took a few weeks to fade away. Although I feel the antibiotic must bring out everything under your skin first before it becomes effective, as a few days ago my skin was almost clear. I am starting to break out again slightly, but nowhere near as bad as the previous breakout. If you are starting doxycycline, you must give it time to see good results and be consistent for it to work, as I have seen great results so far."

• pol...
• January 9, 2014

"I am a 44 yr old female that has suffered years from cystic acne and rosacea. My wedding was coming up, and all I could worry about was if I would have a huge, ugly red bump on my face on my wedding day. I was stressed already, and we know that plays a role in how our skin behaves. I decided to see a dermatologist a month before my wedding. She put me on doxycycline 100 mg once a day. I took only 100 mg when I got it because I'm always worried when I start a new medicine. WOW! Is this all it took to rid myself of these painful, ugly cysts? You bet! I have not had ANY since I started the doxy, and I've been on it for 8 months now. No cyst or acne on my wedding day, and none since. This medicine gave me part of my life back. So happy!"

• Nic...
• July 29, 2009

Doxycycline "This doesn't allow me to write very much, so I can't share my whole story. I hate taking prescription drugs, but I gave Doryx a chance, and it's been a Godsend. I developed acne in my late 20s, after being acne free since puberty. The cyst-like acne would hurt badly and leave terrible marks. With Doryx, every zit on my problem areas was completely gone within 4 days, and the red marks from past zits have already faded. I was concerned about side effects, and I have had none whatsoever. I am supposed to take it every day, but I only take it Monday-Friday. I once went 5 days without taking it and got a zit, but getting back on the pills cleared it right up. I pay $25 for a month's supply, worth every penny."

• Fut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2016

"I have had severe acne ever since I was about 14, when my period started. I have tried Proactiv, every topical treatment, and over-the-counter wash almost, I know. I also have changed my diet and went on the candida cleanse, as well as tried minocycline. But nothing, absolutely nothing, has helped as it should have until I went on doxycycline, and I am 18 now! It is the best thing I have ever tried! Within a week, I noticed a huge improvement, and it is week three now, and all my cystic acne is gone, and I am almost acne-free except for a few hormonal pimples that I am about to go on birth control for. I am so thankful, and I thank God every day for letting me find it!! Thank you, Lord!"

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2018

"This pill, combined with nightly use of Epiduo, completely transformed my skin! I was a bit skeptical to take it after reading reviews, but I realized what have I got to lose? Best decision ever! Within three months, my skin has completely cleared. At first, there were side effects when taking it, such as feeling a bit nauseous, but this can be fixed if you take it on a full stomach. Honestly, just try it. It might just work!"

• Mom...
• January 18, 2016

"My 17-year-old son began Doxycycline 7 weeks ago. When the dermatologist said it would 'probably get worse before it gets better', she wasn't kidding. He broke out in places that he never had acne before... especially on the forehead, and they were large, red, and painful. He became so discouraged and wanted to stop taking it, but after reading reviews about keeping up with it, I encouraged him to stick it out. Now, starting week 7, we are finally seeing results. The pimples are fewer and smaller in size, and the red spots from old pimples are fading. I have to admit that I had my doubts, but the change is definitely happening. Bottom line... stay the course. Also, my son is using Tretinoin as a topical cream in conjunction with Doxy."

• Ros...
• May 29, 2015

"I am a 27-year-old female, and I never had acne in my life up until about 8 months ago, which continued to worsen over time. Eventually, it got so bad I decided to see a dermatologist. The dermatologist prescribed me doxycycline, and I was quite skeptical. The first three weeks, I saw little to no improvement, but after the fourth week, everything cleared up, so I decided I wouldn't need another prescription. This was a bad idea, as after a week of being off doxycycline, I started getting large, painful zits in random spots, so I asked my dermatologist for another prescription. I am on day 3 of my second prescription of doxycycline, and everything is clear again. My only fear is that I cannot have clear skin without taking antibiotics."

• Ria...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2020

"I started Doxy on Monday, and by Thursday, my acne was gone! I am talking about deep, cystic acne. It was accompanied by Clindamycin spot treatment and PanOxyl wash. By Thursday, my face was a little red and dry, and since all the bumps had flattened out, my doctor asked me to stop Doxy. She has now prescribed Niacinamide (oral vitamin) and Vani cream to take care of the redness. She said that maybe Doxy's work was done. I did not expect this to work so fast. But, also I avoided all kinds of dairy. The doctor said it doesn't work better with dairy."

• The...
• December 8, 2011

Doxycycline "I am 26, and nothing has worked for my acne... NOTHING! I have tried pills, creams, Proactiv, herbals, almost everything. But finally, I got something that WORKS! This pill cleared all my acne, and I even forgot to take it more than a few times... still nothing. I don't wash my face a thousand times a day... don't apply any acne cream... and there is never a pimple on my skin. There have been no side effects for me. So, you should definitely give this a try. It's the ONLY thing that has WORKED for me."

• Cys...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2017

"I'm 16 years old, and I've been struggling with cystic acne since I was 12. Strangely, my pimples will mostly come out on my nose and sometimes on my cheeks. They always grew huge and fat. Believe me, I tried every topical treatment I can think of and even tried organic ones too, and none of them worked. I then decided to go see a derm and got the pills, and honestly, I was afraid of it not working and just making my pimples even bigger and worse, but it did not. It left my face almost completely acne-free. I have not felt nauseous, my acne didn't get worse, surprisingly!!! The pills have not given me any horrible side effects. I believe the reason is because it's best to TAKE THE PILL WITH FOOD. It will lower the chances of getting side effects."

• Jes...
• October 3, 2013

"I have been on this medication for one month, and my cystic acne is completely gone as a result, but it didn't clear up completely until week 3. I give this a 10 for the results. However, there is a long list of bad side effects for this medication, and I suffered many of them. I had severe stomach pains. The pain wouldn't last long, but it came on quick and strong before stopping. I also had some digestive issues, and an upset, gurgling stomach non-stop for the first week or two. I also got bad headaches and had no appetite for two weeks. It also made me nauseated at first. After week two, the side effects stopped, but it was a rough start."

• Mar...
• May 14, 2016

"I've been taking this medication for 2 months now. My first month was twice a day, 100 mg, and this month I am taking it once a day, and it really helped my skin clear up. Also, I read a few comments, and a lot of you girls get sick from it, and I did as well, but take it with food! Never on an empty stomach, that will make you feel sick and vomit! Try taking it with food and see if it gets better! I hope this helps, and let me know! Thanks."

• MJS...
• February 17, 2013

"I've been taking this for about four months now, and I only really have good things to say about it. I take this every day along with a birth control pill, and the results are wonderful. I used to have moderate acne, and NOTHING I did helped. This is the first time something really worked, and my skin is 99% clear now. Seeing even a small zit on my face is very rare. A few tips though: it took about three weeks before I saw results, and they weren't that impressive at first, but over time, I gradually got better skin. Just be patient. Also, I tended to still get bad breakouts around that time of the month, BUT in combination with a birth control pill, that went away. So, if you have hormonal acne, I strongly suggest this! I had great results."

• Moo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2016

"I took doxycycline for one month exactly, and it honestly did my face wonders! My doctor had it combined with 3%/5% Benzamycin top gel, but I managed to finish the gel in 2 weeks or less because my breakouts were bad, and that would make them go away by the next day. Now the doxycycline has helped A LOT with the breakouts not appearing on my face. I'm 20 years old and got the pills prescribed to be taken once a day, every day, for a month, and now I haven't broken out since I started. I'm a girl, and whenever I got my period, I would break out pretty badly, but this medication has helped A LOT with that. I will ask for a refill on both medications. Highly recommend to give them both a try."

• M_c...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 17, 2016

"I was on doxycycline for about 6 months, 100 mg twice a day, in combo with spironolactone 50 mg and tretinoin gel at night. Worked like a charm for my cystic acne until I had an allergic reaction even after being on it for 6 months! I was shocked, but it can happen. Anyways, I wanted to share my experience most importantly because the allergies caused me to break out into milia (bumps that actually look like little pimples or give) all over my body, worst on my face. I researched and researched and found nothing, so I'm putting this review on here in case someone else experiences this, and maybe it will help you. But they gave me Bactrim and a steroid to clear up the milia from the allergic reaction, and it went away within a week."

• emh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2014

"I started taking doxycycline because I was in a malaria country, and it was required. My doctor there said that it would also help with my mid-severe cystic acne, and it totally did. I am back in the States now, after 4 months of being abroad, and am still taking doxy for my skin. For those of you experiencing an upset stomach, eat before you take it, and stay upright for a half hour after. If you don't eat before, you will throw up. And it needs to be substantial, not just a cracker."

• Ber...
• December 10, 2014

"Every time winter comes around, I start to break out really bad. Everybody used to tell me, where does this acne come from since I don't get it all year but the winter? My teacher recommended it for me since her daughter used it. I immediately went to the dermatologist and told him I need to take doxycycline. I started taking it and haven't broken out since! This is great!"

• rev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2018

"From sophomore year in high school through senior year, I had severe breakouts that no medication, cream, or routine could fix. I was on birth control for four months, and during the fourth month, I started doxy. My acne cleared up almost instantly, and I thought maybe it was my birth control, so I stopped the doxy and started breaking out. Though my skin is extremely reliant on it (if I skip one day, I'll break out), it has helped tremendously, and even my little bumps are gone. Highly recommend!"