Doryx and Acne: What Users Say

• lp0...
• March 10, 2012

For Acne "I have had problems with acne all my life. I tried everything from creams, gels, pills, and even Accutane. Accutane was extremely harsh, and my acne was back within 3 months. I finally was prescribed Doryx along with Acanya in the morning and Epiduo at night. Please be patient, as this will make you break out really bad at first, but I promise you after 2 months, you will see the results. What's great too is you can adjust the dosage once your face clears up, so you don't have to take 150 mg all the time. My face is all cleared up now, and I only take it the week of my period to prevent breakouts."

• ran...
• September 25, 2010

For Acne "Three days ago, I went to the dermatologist for the first time. I have a modestly severe problem with acne and have been using all kinds of over-the-counter acne products like Neutrogena, Clearasil, Clean and Clear, etc. She said that I have been wasting a lot of money on the acne products I have used in the past, just because they are all the same. She put me on Doryx 150 MG, Differin 0.3%, and also told me to wash my face with Cetaphil. I can say that my acne scars, which I have on both cheeks, have faded a little, and the size of my pimples has gotten smaller. She said that the first month is going to be the worst because I will break out but should see a big improvement the second month. I am really depending on this to work!"

• syd...
• May 25, 2015

For Acne "I have been on Doryx for nearly 3 months. The pimples on my face and back have gotten worse and worse. I am constantly breaking out. To be honest, my face is worse being on this medication than it was before I started it."

• Anonymous
• September 5, 2011

For Acne "I am a teen who suffered from borderline mild to severe acne. My dermatologist prescribed Epiduo. Nothing happened over the 6 weeks. She then put me on Doryx with it. I fell in love with my skin after about a week. It dried up current problem spots and never caused a breakout. However, do NOT take in calcium while on this. The medicine will bind to the calcium and will not take effect. Whenever I eat a good amount of cheese, milk, or dairy, I break out. You should experiment with your diet if this medicine does not work for you."

• bor...
• December 25, 2010

For Acne "I have been taking Doryx for about 7 months, and it has done wonders for my face, but every time I stop taking it, within a month or even a week, my face starts getting a lot of zits and bumps. Then, when I get back on the pill, it takes at least a week or so before my face can clear up, but then I have scars from that zit, and it takes a month for the scar to fade away. But other than that, I think it's been okay, and my skin is clear with little scars."

• Anonymous
• October 28, 2011

For Acne "I'm 23, and my acne has always been bad since I was a teenager. I have blemishes all over, and I'm always breaking out. I tried just about everything: soaps, creams, facial washes, etc. Recently, I asked my physician what he could give me for my acne, he prescribed me 'Tretinoin Cream, USP, 0.025%.' At first, this cream broke me out badly, so I stopped using it. So, I finally went to the dermatologist, and she prescribed me 'Differin,' 'Doryx,' and a facial wash. I take the Doryx in the morning on an empty stomach, then I use the Differin after I wash my face with Irish Spring Aloe, and at night, I mix the Differin with the Tretinoin. I've been doing this for a week now, and it is clearing up my skin pretty well. I can't wait to see the results after a month."

• Anonymous
• June 10, 2010

For Acne "I'm 20 years old and have been using Doryx for a month, and it has made my acne worse. I don't feel like it is going to help to continue the use for another month."