Comparing Doxycycline vs Prednisolone

For Acne I have been on doxycycline 100mg 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.

For Acne I have suffered a lot with acne since 2010 after A levels going to University. Here in Africa I used all sorts of topical treatments - creams and gels and meds then went on doing diets eliminating yeast products in my meals but this still didn’t work !! Went to a pharmacy and a young man prescribed me Isotretinoin and asked me to combine it with Doxycycline. The Isotretinoin was too expensive so I could only afford doxycycline which I used. It has been two weeks and results are tremendous. Unbelievable but the acne is no more, my face is no longer inflamed as before, all am dealing with now is the scars but never been happier ! Anyone with this cystic acne please use this. Take it twice a day and consistency is key . Thank you to whoever came up with the Drug Doxycycline

For Inflammatory Conditions Prescribed to help with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Takes some of the joint swelling down, but only after sleeping (i.e. not doing ANYTHING with my body). Doesn't help with pain management unless taken with an opiate analgesic. So far, only side effects experienced are moderate headache (especially if I don't eat), insomnia (only 4-5 hours sleep instead of 7-8) and excruciating shoulder pain about 5 hours after dose. Ironic, considering I'm trying to stop the joint pain. Still, much better.

For Inflammatory Conditions First time taking pred and was on 40mg for Ulcerative Colitis. Had the expected side effects: -Moonface -Weight gain -Swelling and joint pain -Bad headaches -Brain fog and confusion -Dizziness -Increased appetite -Irritability and mood swings Overall it did control my symptoms effectively for a while but I do believe the side effects from this medication are worse than the actual condition..