Doxycycline for Rosacea User Reviews (Page 4)

• Ros...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 6, 2022

"For me, 40 mg doxycycline a day totally clears up my moderate to severe PPR. When I stop taking it, of course, it returns after a few weeks at the same intensity. At least I know something works for this annoying chronic mess of a disease..."

• Ner...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2018

"I’ve been on one 100 mg tablet a day for a week now. I was diagnosed with rosacea and prescribed doxycycline. I had mild red bumps on my eyelids and some on my cheeks. After starting doxycycline, my whole face has worsened. I have never seen my face this bad, ever. I was also given permethrin cream, 1 application on my face per week. However, I discontinued it due to a face rash. I feel so unmotivated as my face has worsened quickly in a couple of days with lots of itching. Will I eventually see improvement? I also feel lethargic, have a loss of appetite, and had blurry vision only for 2 days. I hear the permethrin cream can make it worse before it gets better, and the doxy takes a while to work...so it needs to be taken for a couple of months to see how it goes. I probably need to use the permethrin weekly at night for the same length of time."

• jjw...
• July 26, 2010

Doxycycline "Oracea has finally been the one thing that has cleared my rosacea/acne. After years of adult acne, a dermatologist felt I had rosacea as well. Oracea has subsided all the redness I was suffering and has cut down on the bumps and breakouts that were constant. My skin is not perfect, but it is much improved thanks to Oracea. I will not go without it. Luckily, my insurance covers the cost of Oracea."

• Jan...
• September 26, 2016

"I have been on doxycycline for many months with amazing relief of my severe rosacea with ocular rosacea. In the past couple of weeks, I have developed an itchy rash (hives) on my scalp, which spread to my whole back until I had to stop using the antibiotic this morning. I am very upset because my rosacea symptoms were quite severe. I gather I have developed an allergy to this wonderful drug and am at my wits' end to know what to do. I guess I'll have to go back to my physician and hope that there's something else out there that I can take."

• Fir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2015

Doxycycline "The first day I used Oracea, I had a friend ask what I had done differently. She added, 'Your face is not red.' It works well for me! The only issue I have is the medicine does not clear up blemishes as well as Minocycline."

• Jam...
• July 25, 2015

Doxycycline "Started taking for acne. It helped a lot the first three weeks, but the second I had my period, it's like I might as well not even be taking the Oracea because I see little to no difference. I get diarrhea and an upset stomach in addition to taking this medication. For me, I'll probably need to take a stronger medicine."

• Rem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2016

"The reason I started this medication is because I have four bumps on my cheeks that's caused by my rosacea, and they won't go away. They will swell up and then turn pink for a while, it's just a cycle. I recently started this medication on Jan 4th. I haven't seen any change or had any of the side effects many people have been complaining about. Maybe it's just too soon to say anything. It's 50 mg, but I have to take it twice a day on a full stomach, not empty like many people do. I am also using metro gel. I'm getting my monthly soon, and I usually get little pimples. The bumps are getting lighter and a bit smaller, but one of the bumps just swelled up, and it's red, and it looks like it has a bit of pus, so it sucks right now."

• Fig...
• January 5, 2017

"Prescribed for rosacea by a doctor. Cleared up my bumps a bit. I'd say 90% gone. Doctor said it was good for me and to continue. Did for a while (maybe 9 months) until my muscles hurt so bad I couldn't walk, cook, open bottles, etc. without help. I'd have to take painkillers and wait a good 30 minutes before I could get out of bed. Spent five days in the hospital. Doctors there said it was the medicine causing my severe pain."

• Mik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2021

"This doxy really works. After 2 weeks, my skin was amazing. Then, after my course finished, 2 weeks later, it came back with a vengeance. I got pustules where previously I had nothing. I also developed tinnitus, a loud buzzing that drove me mad. I lost all my energy, my joints hurt, and I had vertigo for months afterwards. This is a quick fix to clear your skin, but the rebound will destroy you. Better taking a low dose of isotretinoin, not antibiotics."

• sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 27, 2016

"This did not cause any change in my rosacea whatsoever. I was started on 100 mg daily. After one month of no change, I contacted the dermatologist. They increased it to 2 times a day. I did that for about 1 week with no changes and finally said forget it. I'm not going to continue to take medication that doesn't work."

• Kee...
• January 28, 2016

"Started taking 6 months ago, and it appears to be doing an effective job of managing my rosacea. Still get an occasional outbreak, but not as noticeable. Unfortunately, the cost is a killer, with insurance, the annual cost is over $2,000. May need to find something else."

• Anonymous
• March 22, 2011

Doxycycline "I used Oracea for severe rosacea. I experienced only mild improvements. I repeatedly got a skin infection around the eyes, which was resolved with a topical anti-fungal. The infections alone are a reason to mark this medicine down."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2024

"I used to have mild acne as a teenager, nothing too severe except during COVID-19 when the mask wearing aggravated and I had breakouts on one cheek. I was able to tackle this using Acretin and the Indian Clay mask. Fast forward another 3 years, and I got severe acne breakouts only on one cheek side, with no changes to the diet or routine, except seeing someone new. Keep in mind, I am a healthy person with a BMI of 18.0, and constant workouts. The acne breakouts were deep under the skin, forming nodules not really erupting to the surface but causing deep pigmentation and bumps. I tried everything from snail serums, to Glycolic serums, and all kinds of serums one at a time, including the viral pimple patches which were utterly useless. Then my dermatologist put me on doxycycline for 30 days and it cleared up instantly. Tried going off the medicine after that, but the acne returned so I have renewed it for another month. Only nauseous if you take it on an empty stomach."

• Int...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2017

"I was prescribed doxycycline (100 mg per day) by my GP for acne rosacea, or papulopustular rosacea. I have tried other medications in the past, both topical and oral, without much success, and so I decided to go to my doctor to request another referral to a dermatologist (waiting time is two months under the NHS), and he gave me doxy until then. I've only been taking it about a week, so it's too early to comment on its effectiveness, but I haven't experienced any adverse reactions to the drug (thank heavens!). I will keep you updated on my progress and/or regress on the drug. P.S. I only gave it 5/10 because I think at this point that that's a fair rating since it has neither improved nor worsened my symptoms and hasn't made me ill."

• Pop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2019

"Shocked to see people talking $200 for a month’s treatment. Derm prescribed a 6-week course, and here in Canada, I paid $22. Had 3 BBL (Broadband Light) treatments which removed a lot of redness, but still patches of red bumps that ebb and flare but never go away. I hope the antibiotic treatment will deal with them, then 2 more BBL treatments for remaining redness. I only got my prescription today. Pharmacist said although the handout says on an empty stomach, she would rather I take it with a little food if that will lessen any nausea. But not to take with calcium-containing foods as that will lessen effectiveness. Between rules around fitting it around meals and not lying down for a while after taking it, it’s going to be an interesting few weeks :) And yes, avoid too much sun as it will make the skin more photosensitive. Hope it works, hope I don’t have any issues - fingers crossed. But if it doesn’t, my Derm says he has a few other tricks to try, but they will be more expensive."

• lex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2025

"I was dealing with mild rosacea, mostly cheeks. I was prescribed doxy for 2 months at a 100 mg daily dose. It took about two weeks, and my skin started to improve. I also had to be strict on my diet: very low sugar, no dairy, low histamine foods. I am already a vegetarian. I am at a month of treatment, and my skin looks really good. DO NOT take this medicine on an empty stomach, and if you can add probiotics, do it so you won't have an upset stomach (this medication is really hard on it). I did the mistake of taking this pill with no food, and I immediately threw up. I also use SPF 50 every day. I do not know what will happen to my skin after I stop this medication, but I can honestly say it has helped me tremendously."

• alr...
• July 12, 2017

"Doxycycline does not work on rosacea or ocular rosacea. Does nothing. Just as bad as Metrogel. Dermatologists keep prescribing these things. The old Squibb Sumycin tetracycline used to do wonders. Now, they won't prescribe it."

• Gbe...
• June 9, 2016

Doxycycline "Oracea worked perfectly for clearing up my rosacea. I used it for 4 years. Now Obamacare has screwed everything up so badly, insurance companies do not cover it anymore. I can't afford it. Rosacea is back. Guess I am just going to have to be ugly because nothing else seems to work."

• joo...
• November 10, 2008

Doxycycline "This medication works so well that people actually commented on how clear my face was and how good my skin looked. However, I have concerns about long-term use of an antibiotic."

• 2cu...
• March 13, 2013

Doxycycline "I saw great results, but unfortunately had to stop because the medication went from $300 to $480, and my insurance would not cover it, and that was also using a discount card."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2019

Doxycycline "Oh my gosh. My skin is gorgeous to me. Clear and glowing. People at work notice. Wear less makeup to cover up redness. I was not on it for a few years, now I am back on it and loving it!"

• And...
• May 27, 2011

"I take doxycycline for rosacea and ocular rosacea. 100 mg/day. This medicine is a life-saver. I have had no side effects. Decreases inflammation significantly."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 10, 2012

Doxycycline "Oracea works wonderfully for my rosacea. I'm willing to accept my moderate digestive issues that seem to be associated with it. Oracea is extremely expensive."

• Anonymous
• October 22, 2011

Doxycycline "I used the $25.00 'Care Card' for the allowed 2 months. My face cleared up completely, with no side effects. I was told my 3rd refill would cost $440.00 per month, so I had to stop taking it."

• mel...
• March 23, 2011

Doxycycline "If you can afford Oracea or your insurance pays for it, then by all means, take it. It is great for rosacea and adult acne. You do need to drink plenty of water."