Oracea User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• cle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2020

For Rosacea "I've been taking Oracea 40 mg for 7 weeks now out of 8. My skin is less inflamed, and my papulopustular rosacea is almost gone. I still have redness, but it is definitely less. Week 1 and 2 were horrible, but thereafter it got better and better. So don't stop even if it seems to get worse when you start taking it, or call your doctor for advice. I am also using metronidazole cream 1% (also for the 7 weeks), and the combination is working really well for me. Now I just hope that it continues to improve, but I give it a 10/10 for the 2 months without rosacea skin!!"

• jen...
• July 21, 2011

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

For Rosacea "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

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

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

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