Doryx and Hair Loss: What Users Say

• Sof...
• July 2, 2015

For Acne "I have been taking this medication for about three months now. It has cleared up 80% of my acne, and I have not gotten any new acne since I've been on it. Also, I haven't lost any hair or had any side effects/problems while on this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2013

For Acne "I'm 38 and have had acne since 13. I have tried everything and finally, a few years ago, just decided to live with it. I had a spot on my forehead that never seems to clear up, so the dermatologist put me on this, and my acne has cleared up, similar to the results I had years ago from being on birth control pills. Although my acne is cleared up, the spot I was concerned about hasn't changed, and next dermatologist appointment I'll have to have it biopsied. The only side effect is that I have more hair loss than what I consider normal in a day. My dermatologist had a $25 coupon for the prescription. Otherwise, even with insurance, it is very expensive."

• don...
• January 28, 2012

For Acne "Acne cleared up, but I'm tired of the side effects. Shortness of breath is the main one, I go up a flight of stairs, and I have to give myself a minute before I can speak. I'm 33 years old, 6'2", 200 lbs, and I exercise, so this is totally new to me. I also feel more tired now than ever before. Other side effects I've read about were hair loss, teeth discoloration, and yeast infection in women."

• Kb0...
• June 26, 2016

For Acne "My dermatologist prescribed this to me for cystic acne. While it did clear up the acne, I had horrible side effects. My hair was falling out more than usual, my gums were always swollen and puffy, and the worst of it was getting C. diff. Of course, C. diff is a rare side effect, and I ended up getting it, but I will never take this medication again."