Reviewer: Kat, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am a 27 yr old female and i started getting acne in my 20s. I went to see a dermatogolist who concluded it was hormornal. At this point i had tried every acne cream from everywhere. So my doc prescribed Adoxa, Retin-A and Benzalin. My acne cleared up within a month. Adoxa was the miracle worker because after i stopped taking it (I take it a month at a time), I stay clear for a few months and the ... Show Full Comment

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I am a 27 yr old female and i started getting acne in my 20s. I went to see a dermatogolist who concluded it was hormornal. At this point i had tried every acne cream from everywhere. So my doc prescribed Adoxa, Retin-A and Benzalin. My acne cleared up within a month. Adoxa was the miracle worker because after i stopped taking it (I take it a month at a time), I stay clear for a few months and then the pimples start to pop up again even with continued use of BenzaClin and RetinA. Taking it without food is best but i always got sick so i had something really light like crackers or a slice of bread with the drug.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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i am taking adoxa 150mg for 4 onths now. first 3 months i took it everyday day and then every other day. it worked, the only thing with adoxa, i get headache everyday. but my got clear. i tried so many and cream but nothing worked but adoxa.. i would really suggest to take adoxa..

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i am taking adoxa 150mg for 4 onths now. first 3 months i took it everyday day and then every other day. it worked, the only thing with adoxa, i get headache everyday. but my got clear. i tried so many and cream but nothing worked but adoxa.. i would really suggest to take adoxa..
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After developing a resistance to another anti-biotic, my doctor put me on Adoxa. I saw a difference almost immediately. My acne took about a month to clear up completely, but each day it got less noticeable and definitely less painful. Although the instructions say don't take it with food, I would ask your doctor's advice. Mine told me to always take it with food. One morning, I was in a r ... Show Full Comment

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After developing a resistance to another anti-biotic, my doctor put me on Adoxa. I saw a difference almost immediately. My acne took about a month to clear up completely, but each day it got less noticeable and definitely less painful. Although the instructions say don't take it with food, I would ask your doctor's advice. Mine told me to always take it with food. One morning, I was in a rush and only grabbed an apple. When I took it on such an empty stomach I got VERY sick and threw up twice. So clearly I know why he told me to take it with food. Bottomline--everyone is different so make sure to ask your doctor. Other than that, I think it's a great drug and I am SO happy that it worked for me.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I've been on this medication (150 mg/day) for one month. I had some severe acne above my lip for a few months and nothing was taking care of it. Went to the derm, got this and Ziana, and in conjunction they worked amazingly. My face is absolutely clear, not a single blemish or zit. I haven't decided if I want to get it refilled because it is supposedly very hard on your stomach, and I take ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on this medication (150 mg/day) for one month. I had some severe acne above my lip for a few months and nothing was taking care of it. Went to the derm, got this and Ziana, and in conjunction they worked amazingly. My face is absolutely clear, not a single blemish or zit. I haven't decided if I want to get it refilled because it is supposedly very hard on your stomach, and I take enough pills as it is. Overall I had no severe side effects, maybe a headache but I get them often so I'm not certain if the Adoxa caused it or not.
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Reviewer: jewelj80, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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This medicine makes me sick, especially in the summer when it's hard to avoid the sun. I cannot take it without food. I have mild diarrhea and vomit when I do. There are very few foods you can eat with Adoxa. You're not supposed to take it within 2 hours of eating magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, aluminum, or antacids. If I were a doctor, I would not prescribe any drug with Doxycycline for ... Show Full Comment

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This medicine makes me sick, especially in the summer when it's hard to avoid the sun. I cannot take it without food. I have mild diarrhea and vomit when I do. There are very few foods you can eat with Adoxa. You're not supposed to take it within 2 hours of eating magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, aluminum, or antacids. If I were a doctor, I would not prescribe any drug with Doxycycline for long-term use. I took Accutane over 10 years ago for 6 months and never had such symptoms (e.g.vomiting, diarrhea). Also, it cleared my acne for the next five years. I'd much rather do Accutance than Doxycycline.
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