“I have been on doxycycline for 8 weeks. “Used apo doxycycline for a month. I also developed sensitivity to light. Doxycycline systemic 100 mg (West-ward 3142) “I used doxycycline off and on about 2 years. I eat an extremely clean diet and drink at least 3 litres a day - so I was frustrated to still have bad skin. It was bad enough that the face pimples came back even worse, but to destroy the rest of my skin on my back and arms?” “I have struggled with moderate acne ever since I came off the combined pill in April 2019 (caused extreme mood swings). She told me the only the option was to see a dermatologist which was about $200-$300. \"I started this medication for some acne along with Retin A , after 3 1/2 - 4 weeks I noticed I started breaking out in a little bumps on my chest arms back and little whiteheads across my face, my doctor warned me that it gets worse before better. Ive had acne for nearly 5 years. I have had acne since I was a child, so around 10 years. That it works like a detox. I cannot say that Doxy has helped me at all. I'm writing this review on Doxycyline because after 4 years of trying to cure my on and off cystic acne naturally or with only topical treatments, it has been the only thing to actually help so far. Available for Android and iOS devices. The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. It didn’t work for me now my face looks red” “The first time I used this medication doxycycline it worked well, but the more I took it after the first prescription it never got the same as it was the first time and stayed pretty bad. I was prescribed this oral antibiotic, a topical antibiotic, and a topical retinoid for my cystic acne. I am still getting new spots each month and the scarring now makes my skin look worse from when I started taking it. In November, I consulted with a dermatologist who prescribed these three medications, one of them being doxycycline. so far I like the combo. Stick to it and be patient it works!” She recommended doxycyline (3 months) and adapalene gel after telling me it looked like severe acne. Two months later, I have seen little improvement. “I posted my review on my 8th week of doxycycline a while back ago under Bigdawg- December 20, 2019. I’m so disappointed because I had heard so many positive experiences. Within a week of stopping treatment my acne came back. It stayed like that for about a month. (before starting the treatment, my entire body was flawless, only my face had pimples) Not going to use this drug anymore.” Each time it would help my skin but when I stopped taking it, my face would break out in horrible, cystic acne. February 2nd will be my 3 month mark and so far my acne is clearing up. But I'll try and attempt to get off it after my 3rd month. “Hello, I think this medicine is good for acne, but it depends I guess for people, but for me it work well, I did 2 months on this and my face still has some scars, but I get very few pimples now, and the big one that hurts your face, well I pretty much don't get these ones anymore. Every single time it has gone through the purge stage. “I am doctor and took doxycycline 100mg for acne on face and back. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - Please persevere!! “I started Doxy on Monday and by Thursday, my acne was gone! Take a different antibiotic if you can.” You're not going to magically wake up and have clear skin or any side effects so bring your self to reality. Antibiotics Might Lower Effectiveness of Birth Control Pill I … I recently started my journey of doxycycline along with retin-a about a week ago. Just be patient all these side effects are normal. “I originally was put on this medication to help clear my acne, as it was painful and not improving at all, when I would wash my face, use topical antibiotics (clindatech) or other treatments. Stopped it after 2 months and now I'm experiencing severe bouts of fatigue. I have lost a few pounds because of this, I do not see an issue with that. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information -