Comparing Doxycycline vs Prednisolone

For Acne 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.

For Acne I went on Doxycycline about 7 months ago, after having mild to moderate acne that was persistent. I tried everything from topical treatments to every face wash out there, to drug store blemish topical treatments, to birth control, to eating healthfully and cutting out gluten and dairy. At first, Doxycycline initially made me break out worse than before but after a month my skin was spotless. It remained 100% clear and I thought I had found my "miracle fix."Sadly, last month I went off of the drug and my face broke out worse than it ever has before. After some research, I found out it was because antibiotics kill both the good and the bad bacteria in our gut, and we need good bacteria in order to have a healthy digestive tract. I have started taking a Probiotic in hopes it will replenish the good bacteria in my intestine. If you are taking Doxy, YOU MUST BE TAKING A PROBIOTIC AT THE SAME TIME! I am shocked doctors don't have to prescribe it along with the prescription.I hope this helps!

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..