Doxycycline for Acne User Reviews (Page 5)

• Jim...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 18, 2015

"My acne started when in my 20s, and I struggled with it for about 30 years, with various levels of success and complications. I took a job managing a dermatology practice, and one of the doctors put me on some topical stuff that just tore my face up. A visiting pharmaceutical rep kindly pushed a bag towards me one day and hinted that it might work a bunch better than what I was using. Doxycycline has been a miracle for me... most days 50 mg, and occasionally during a flare, I'll take one every 12 hours. Results (after 30 years of struggle) have been nearly ideal... Can't recommend this treatment enough."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2016

"I've been on doxycycline for almost 4 weeks now, twice a day. My skin has really started to get better, but recently I started getting nauseous after taking. The nausea usually subsides in 20 minutes, so I just used to deal with it. Avoid taking it before a car ride, playing a game, sport, etc., because that triggers nausea. It's a miracle drug, and I hope it works that way for you. P.S. It's true, it gets worse before it gets better."

• tec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2016

"I am a 31-year-old male and currently taking 100 mg once a day. I took doxy 3 years ago for 4 months, and it definitely worked like a miracle back then. I am glad my skin stayed fine for 3 years! The sad part is it's back again! I never had any side effects, especially if you are having plenty of fluids and not mixing with other supplements such as iron and multivitamins tablets. In the beginning, I felt as if my skin was more responsive to hot and cold temperatures, but it's gone now. I would highly recommend doxy to all suffering from mild to severe acne, but you have to be patient to see it working!"

• Seb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2019

"Overall, this has been a miracle worker. The negative reviews I’ve been reading seem to be isolated incidents of simple unlucky chance. Most people I know who have undergone the effects of doxycycline have come out with better-looking skin than when they first started, so it does work for most. Stick with it."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2020

"My dermatologist prescribed me 3 months of doxy to treat acne on my back, in conjunction with a benzoyl peroxide wash every other day. I have been on it for 3 weeks at this point. I have been fine until recently, I have vaginal dryness, which is absolutely zero amounts of fun. And yesterday, even with eating and drinking water, it made me nauseous for probably 4 hours. My back seems to be clearing up, but I do have scars/discoloration that she said would take longer to fade. 3 months seems like a long time to deal with the lady side effects of this. I will try to remember to come back for an update."

• Lui...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2014

"I'm writing as a dad, age 46, for my son, age 14. My boy has relatively bad acne problems for 2 years, and it has been worrying. I brought him to a family doctor (General Practitioner) for advice and was prescribed Doxycycline 100 MG (1 tab every night). It has been a month now, and his condition has improved quite substantially, about 70% improvement. He also washes his face more regularly, about every 3-4 hours, using a very quick gentle/light rinse with water and very mild facial wash. I would definitely recommend people with acne problems to seek his/her doctor's approval for this medication. It helps."

• Anonymous
• February 14, 2009

Doxycycline "Tried a few other brands first, but had terrible nausea and couldn't hold them down - this is the only one I could tolerate, and along with a topical that my doctor prescribed me, my acne really cleared up."

• Aly...
• July 18, 2014

"I really like doxycycline. I have had mild acne since I was 11, however, once I turned 19, I began having more frequent outbreaks on my face and severe outbreaks on my neck and chest. At first, when I began taking this medicine, it literally made me feel like my skin was on fire and caused excessive sensitivity. I then realized that the cleanser (Clean and Clear) that I was using along with doxycycline was causing this to happen. This makes your skin EXTREMELY sensitive, so be careful not to use anything too harsh on your skin or anything that will dry it out too much. Other than that, I love it! I have mild stomach discomfort, but it doesn't bother me too much. I was on it for six months, and my face had cleared entirely, and my back almost entirely!"

• Amb...
• April 7, 2013

Doxycycline "Day 3 of Monodox: my acne is starting to clear up. I'm on 75 mg 1x a day. Sinus stuffiness/drainage, diarrhea, muscle weakness, and a headache when I run too hard. I've read really good things about this medicine, that's why I opted to fill my prescription. SUPER EXPENSIVE without insurance and a discount card my Dr. gave me. Hope the side effects subside."

• Den...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2018

"I’ve suffered from acne for a long, long time. I lost faith I could have clear skin. The doctor prescribed me doxycycline, Onexton, and Tazorac in October. I didn’t have faith my skin would stay clear. This is the first time since I was 16 that I’ve received compliments on my skin. I’m 31 now. It’s not 100 percent clear because I have light scarring, but I will take what my skin looks like. Try it. I did break out worse for about two weeks. Just really bad cystic acne, which I never had. It stayed in one spot. And then it started to clear in week 3. Currently in week 10. Was on Differin before this. Did nothing but make my acne worse for 14 weeks. I’m African American, and it worked well for my skin. I just refilled another prescription. I never want to run out."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2018

"This has helped my skin so much, I suffered from moderate cystic acne, and it completely cleared my skin on my face, back, and chest with no side effects. Reading some of these reviews, I'm shocked that people have had bad experiences with this, as it has been nothing but a lifesaver for me. Give it a try, everyone's experience is different. :)"

• Acn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2019

"I'm 23 days into using doxycycline with a topical benzoyl and clindamycin, and my acne is the worst it’s ever been in my life. The dermatologist says I have to wait 2-3 months to see results. Went from having moderate acne to now severe acne."

• net...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2021

"I had acne for a very long time, almost 10 years. When I was younger, I didn't take it so seriously as now because I was getting tired of being insecure about it. First of all, I got prescribed another antibiotic which kinda worked, then I wanted to try the contraceptive pills which really didn't suit me, and I quit in 1 month. And now I finished one month of this one, and it is amazing. I never ever had such beautiful skin, I am thankful that I can be confident again. I am using Epiduo gel too. This medication is really great, and it might take time for it to work. And about the nausea - it can be really bad. So, make sure you eat well before you take it, otherwise, it is quite bad. Had a one-week break, and now I will start my second month."

• Ron...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2019

"Doxycycline is amazing stuff for acne. I've been taking this for 2 months now, and my acne has 99% completely cleared up. I tried everything topical, over the counter, organic, and nothing worked. Went to the doctors, and they prescribed me this. I've just finished my first batch of tablets and rang the doctors who have prescribed me 2 more for 2 months' worth, so that will take me to 6 months in total, which the doctor said would be completely clear. I have suffered absolutely no side effects at all. I take 100 mg daily after my evening meal with a glass of water and have never felt sick. I'm not sensitive to sunlight either, as it says on the pack (we've just been to the USA where it was 33 degrees most days, and I didn't wear sun cream or cover up any more than usual - absolutely no problems). It's a great product that, for me, actually works (male, moderate/severe acne, 42 yrs old)."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2015

"Most of my teenage life, my skin was OK, not perfect, but I knew I would grow out of it. About 8 to 12 months ago, however, in my second year at university, I began to get aggressive, rashy-looking acne all over my cheeks and jaws - very unusual for me. When it started to mess with my self-confidence, I finally went to the doctor who prescribed me Doxycycline 100 mg, 1 tab every day for 3 months. After about 3 days on this pill, I experienced about 10 days of the worst acne I have ever had. I persevered though, and in the past 2 days (I am now halfway into my 3rd week), I have seen a MASSIVE difference. I'm only left with a few little red marks which will disappear over time. Do try this medication, and don't lose hope if your acne gets worse for a while!"

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 24, 2016

"I LOVE doxycycline for acne. It is the only thing that gave me clear skin. I wish I was okay with taking it daily for the rest of my life. But taking any antibiotic long term is bad for both the body and the environment. I did, for vanity purposes, take doxycycline for a year. My skin looked AMAZING the entire time I was on it. When I quit taking it, all my adult acne came back. If you are considering it for acne, I can tell you it was incredibly effective. My face misses it greatly. I started out taking 100 mg in the AM and 100 mg in the PM. That upset my tummy, so I went down to just 100 mg once a day and it worked great."

• Pam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2015

"This helped my moderate hormonal acne so much. At first, I was scared to use it because of all the reviews I read saying how it causes you to purge before it gets better. Luckily for me, I did not have to go through that. It worked immediately! I was taking 50 mg doxy bid with tretinoin 0.05% gel applied topically at night. My face was smooth as butter. Eventually, I stopped using the gel and just the doxy, and it cleared my skin right up. Now I get a few pimples here and there around the time of my period."

• Hjp...
• June 20, 2015

"I have adult cystic acne that was very painful all along the chin and around the mouth. A week on the doxycycline cleared up my face, and I had only very minimal pimples (and not cystic) for a few weeks after. But after three months, it is completely gone. Not sure what will happen when I come off it! Keep your fingers crossed for me."

• Anonymous
• November 21, 2011

Doxycycline "I started taking Doryx about 4 months ago for cystic acne. So glad I did. It took almost 2 months to see results, but it was definitely worth the wait. It doesn't bother me to leave the house now without makeup. Occasionally, I'll still get cysts, but they only last a couple of days or so, and it's usually around the time of my period. I do notice, though, that it makes me thirsty, and it dries my skin/chaps my lips. But it's totally worth it. Just be patient! I almost gave up after the first month. I'm so glad I didn't."

• ce1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2013

"I've used it 3 times, and I've been taking them for 1 week or less, and it does help a lot with acne. My face is instantly cleared up by acne, it's actually great, but usually when I stop using it and after a while, my acne starts again. I am a little bit worried because it's an antibiotic, and I don't think it's good to take it often, but it's the only thing that does clear my face from acne."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2016

"I've been suffering from acne ever since I hit 12, which has been 10 years since then. I've tried so many things, from topical creams to all sorts of drugstore treatments like anti-acne cleansers, gels, essential oils, or exfoliating treatments, which none have ever worked out for me. I've also changed my pillowcases more frequently and tried to drink green juices, but they did very little. I also suffered from 'textures' throughout my face and my body (chest and back). I tried to exfoliate these bumps almost on a daily basis, but it didn't work out well. Anyway, I've taken these meds for about 4 weeks now, and I've seen huge improvements, and I'm clearing up, and no more new acne at all. (Wanted to give more info but word limit)"

• jar...
• August 16, 2014

"Well, I've been on doxycycline for a month, and I'm pretty sure it's 100 mg. I've seen no improvement to my face, and it has actually made my face worse. I'm starting to wash my face more to see if that will help, but my overall experience has so far been terrible."

• Spa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 14, 2016

"I've been on doxycycline for about 10 years at 100 mg, twice a day. It works great at clearing up my cystic acne that I get on my chin. About six months ago, I ended up with ulcers in my stomach, and my Digestive Health Specialists thought it was the doxycycline causing it. I stopped taking it for 4 weeks, and my acne was daily on my chin again. It's a great medicine, but hard on the stomach."

• Chr...
• July 28, 2015

"This medication is a miracle. I suffered with cystic acne and had breakouts all over my cheeks and jawline. Just after three days of taking the medication, my face was less red. After two weeks, I had no acne. I've been taking the medication for three weeks now, and I'm so satisfied with the results. I still breakout, but I only get 2-3 pimples now and then. I had no side effects when taking this medication, and for me, it did not make my acne worse before it got better. I recommend this medication for anyone who is suffering from acne!"

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2015

Doxycycline "My dermatologist put me on Doryx a couple of months back. My acne was bad, inflamed, and painful all over my cheeks. I took half the pill once a day, and at first, it made my skin dry out. But my acne disappeared within a week and a half. Afterwards, I stopped using it. Then I noticed my skin breaking out again. So I'm back on it again, and it has settled my skin. I quit eating dairy as well while taking it, and I have yet to have a breakout. I now take it every other day as it dries out the skin all over my body. But totally worth the results!!"