Reviewer: girlrunning50, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was prescribed to take 100mg twice a day on an empty stomach. NO WAY. I was so nauseous I had to start taking it w/ food. Helped, but I was still nauseated and got headaches. It was only when I started feeling really dizzy that I looked into side effects. Though it kept my skin clear from acne (I use topicals as well), it isn't worth the side effects. I have called my dermatologist to put me bac ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed to take 100mg twice a day on an empty stomach. NO WAY. I was so nauseous I had to start taking it w/ food. Helped, but I was still nauseated and got headaches. It was only when I started feeling really dizzy that I looked into side effects. Though it kept my skin clear from acne (I use topicals as well), it isn't worth the side effects. I have called my dermatologist to put me back on minocycline that doesn't work as well for me, but I can't take feeling horrible another day.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I've never had acne before. Now at 22 my acne is horrible. It started at the end of college but just got worse. I've been on this med for the past 2 months. I was told to take it once daily but i didn't see improvement but now after taking it twice daily i now notice that my blackheads are gone. Yes they turned into nasty whiteheads and pimples but even after that phase my face is much better. The ... Show Full Comment

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I've never had acne before. Now at 22 my acne is horrible. It started at the end of college but just got worse. I've been on this med for the past 2 months. I was told to take it once daily but i didn't see improvement but now after taking it twice daily i now notice that my blackheads are gone. Yes they turned into nasty whiteheads and pimples but even after that phase my face is much better. The only problem is that my face peels lke crazy due to dryness but that's because of the tazorac topical cream i use. Overall, I'm glad i started using this med and will prob continue another 2 months.
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Reviewer: JLT, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I started having mild/moderate acne breakouts earlier this year. I had never dealt with this problem before in my entire life. First, I tried body washes/body scrubs (including ProActiv) - no improvement. Then, my doctor gave me a topical antibiotic cream (MetroCream 0.75) - some improvement but still not clear. Finally, my doctor put me on Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg, 1 capsule twice daily. I ... Show Full Comment

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I started having mild/moderate acne breakouts earlier this year. I had never dealt with this problem before in my entire life. First, I tried body washes/body scrubs (including ProActiv) - no improvement. Then, my doctor gave me a topical antibiotic cream (MetroCream 0.75) - some improvement but still not clear. Finally, my doctor put me on Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg, 1 capsule twice daily. I was completely clear within two months. Miracle pill, and I don't have to mess with topicals, scrubs, etc. I have had absolutely no side effects whatsoever. I'm staying on this for at least 6 more months.
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Reviewer: AngeeLynne, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Im new with this medication, but i did research it for the side effects and what to expect from the med. i always had clear skin until my first pregnancy, and ive had breakous every since.i usually drink a cup of coffee w a bagel at 7 am then take my med a 9am. wih a full bolttle of water. ive had no somache upset at all. and dairy products should be avoided for 3 hrs after taking. i am taking 100 ... Show Full Comment

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Im new with this medication, but i did research it for the side effects and what to expect from the med. i always had clear skin until my first pregnancy, and ive had breakous every since.i usually drink a cup of coffee w a bagel at 7 am then take my med a 9am. wih a full bolttle of water. ive had no somache upset at all. and dairy products should be avoided for 3 hrs after taking. i am taking 100 mg per day and a retinol cream at night before bed. my face has some slight drying, but my skin is oily...so this is a plus for me. i use a moisurizing face bar(dermasil...for dry skin) and then i apply Olay moisurizer w UV protection..my biggest side effect is thirst. i always want water. but the last time i checked, water is a neccessiy....i am now 39 and have been bohered by my breakouts since i was 23. i am grateful for it and will take it for as long as i need to. i know i will break out again....because he informaion says so...and could take up to 6 weeks before taking full effect. and continuing the med for the full 12 weeks. this is not an overnight process. I definitley reccomend it to anyone battling with acne. im feeling soooo much better already. I hope his helps.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I've been taking doxycycline for about 4 months now and have noticed some improvement yet I'm still getting cystic lesions. I would reccomend this medication with the provision that if you don't see significant improvement within a few months to contact your dermatologist and consider discussing other treatment options. I also use adapelane topical ointment in addition to the oral antibiotics. By ... Show Full Comment

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I've been taking doxycycline for about 4 months now and have noticed some improvement yet I'm still getting cystic lesions. I would reccomend this medication with the provision that if you don't see significant improvement within a few months to contact your dermatologist and consider discussing other treatment options. I also use adapelane topical ointment in addition to the oral antibiotics. By applying it at night OVER a moisturizer I get the effectiveness of the medication without the dryness and peeling.
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