Doxycycline usage/side effects?
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jadesailor6 said:So, what’s the actual deal with using these pills for acne? My dermatologist put me on them—dosage is two a day every 12 hours for the first week, then just one a day for the next three weeks. I’m six days in and, thank God, no side effects so far—so far, anyway—and I'm a guy. Really hoping this clears up the crappy acne on my back and neck. Tomorrow I’ll still be doing two a day, then it drops to one for the rest of the month. They're 100 mg. Honestly, I work out a ton and I'm always on the move, so maybe that's why I'm not feeling any side effects—I'm not overweight or anything. Or maybe it's because I eat a lot of dairy—mostly milk and probiotic yogurts. The pharmacist actually told me I shouldn't have much milk while on this treatment—but hey, I'll take my chances since I'm basically addicted to milk. 🙂
By the way, can we please keep the replies limited to people who have actually used these pills for ACNE? Like, if you're dealing with vaginal yeast infections, penile issues, or whatever else, skip this thread—I am strictly interested in the acne side of things.
Actually, speaking of those vaginal infections and all that—something feels off here. Like, 90% of the posts I've scrolled through over the last ten pages are about women's health issues involving bacterial infections that have nothing to do with ACNE. I really hope my dermatologist knows her stuff because it seems weird to me—how is an antibiotic meant for other things going to help a guy get rid of acne? It doesn't quite click for me...
Thanks.
I actually stumbled onto this thread totally by accident. Long story short, my girlfriend and I have been taking this antibiotic for a week now. We're taking it because she deals with constant yeast infections and HPV—we've been stuck in that annoying cycle for months.
Then I just realized this same antibiotic works for acne, and since I've struggled with skin issues for years, my face suddenly looks as smooth as a baby's butt! 🙂 I was wondering why my skin had SUDDENLY improved so much lately :P
And then I read this 😁
As for side effects, thank God I haven't had any yet.
For context, I also took Accutane about five years ago for acne, and things have been better since then. I mean, I still get breakouts, but nothing like before. I'm 23 now, so they're probably starting to clear up on their own anyway.
Anyway, that's my two cents. 😉