Oracea for Rosacea User Reviews (Page 2)

• jen...
• July 21, 2011

"Oracea works for the most part. My skin has improved, but I still suffer from an upset stomach at times as one of the side effects. I have been using Oracea for about one year, and it has helped my skin clear up and has helped prevent the huge lumps from overtaking my face."

• Flo...
• April 13, 2015

"I used to have terrible acne on my skin, and so I went to my dermatologist, and he prescribed this. I used it for about half a year, and my acne was starting to clear up. Although, I recommend wearing lots of sunscreen during the summer because you will get facial sunburns. But oddly enough, while using Oracea, I started to experience moderate heart palpitations, panic attacks, and anxiety, and so I stopped using Oracea immediately. I am not sure that I recommend this to everyone."

• Col...
• November 26, 2015

"Good, no side effects, other than depression. Finally found a way to control acne. Once the doctor's coupon ended, so did my prescription, and the depressed feeling of a drug company playing, 'got you hooked, now pay up,' began. College student that cannot afford hundreds of dollars a month to stay on it. College insurance and family insurance do not cover the doctor's recommended treatment drug."

• Sta...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 4, 2017

"I have tried low-dose doxycycline and Periostat to treat ocular rosacea, but both cause me to have a severe headache that does not go away. Only Oracea, unfortunately, with time-release doxycycline, keeps the dosage constant enough to avoid headaches. However, I no longer have pain and a feeling of 'grittiness' in my eyes. Insurance covers some of the cost (generic)."

• jjw...
• July 26, 2010

"Oracea has finally been the one thing that has cleared my rosacea/acne. After years of adult acne, a dermatologist felt I had rosacea as well. Oracea has subsided all the redness I was suffering and has cut down on the bumps and breakouts that were constant. My skin is not perfect, but it is much improved thanks to Oracea. I will not go without it. Luckily, my insurance covers the cost of Oracea."

• Fir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2015

"The first day I used Oracea, I had a friend ask what I had done differently. She added, 'Your face is not red.' It works well for me! The only issue I have is the medicine does not clear up blemishes as well as Minocycline."

• Jam...
• July 25, 2015

"Started taking for acne. It helped a lot the first three weeks, but the second I had my period, it's like I might as well not even be taking the Oracea because I see little to no difference. I get diarrhea and an upset stomach in addition to taking this medication. For me, I'll probably need to take a stronger medicine."

• Anonymous
• March 22, 2011

"I used Oracea for severe rosacea. I experienced only mild improvements. I repeatedly got a skin infection around the eyes, which was resolved with a topical anti-fungal. The infections alone are a reason to mark this medicine down."

• Gbe...
• June 9, 2016

"Oracea worked perfectly for clearing up my rosacea. I used it for 4 years. Now Obamacare has screwed everything up so badly, insurance companies do not cover it anymore. I can't afford it. Rosacea is back. Guess I am just going to have to be ugly because nothing else seems to work."

• 2cu...
• March 13, 2013

"I saw great results, but unfortunately had to stop because the medication went from $300 to $480, and my insurance would not cover it, and that was also using a discount card."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2019

"Oh my gosh. My skin is gorgeous to me. Clear and glowing. People at work notice. Wear less makeup to cover up redness. I was not on it for a few years, now I am back on it and loving it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 10, 2012

"Oracea works wonderfully for my rosacea. I'm willing to accept my moderate digestive issues that seem to be associated with it. Oracea is extremely expensive."

• Anonymous
• October 22, 2011

"I used the $25.00 'Care Card' for the allowed 2 months. My face cleared up completely, with no side effects. I was told my 3rd refill would cost $440.00 per month, so I had to stop taking it."

• mel...
• March 23, 2011

"If you can afford Oracea or your insurance pays for it, then by all means, take it. It is great for rosacea and adult acne. You do need to drink plenty of water."

• Sar...
• December 5, 2015

"Too soon for me to tell if this is working, but for you concerned about cost, it is now generic and costs me $10 a month."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 5, 2017

"This medicine is the best thing that ever happened to me. It has done wonders for my rosacea!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 1, 2015

"Helps with the burning and bump flare-ups. When used all the time, completely makes me symptom-free."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 11, 2018

"It has truly been a miracle drug for me! I couldn’t be happier with the results!"

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2020

"Caused strange headaches at the beginning. Caused high blood pressure and anxiety."

• Chr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 2, 2016

"Once-a-day dosing, works better than generic."