Skip to content

    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of doxycycline monohydrate oral.

    Overall User Ratings

    45 Total User Reviews

    User Reviews

    1-5 of 15 Next»
    Condition: Acne
    3/18/2021 3:39:56 PM

    Reviewer: Jonathan Ortiz , 13-18 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Ive been taking the pill orally for about a month now and I have seen no results. I have been using it with a 10% benzyl peroxide cleanser in the morning and 4% salicylic acid cleanser at night with the differn adapalene gel. If anything it has made my acne much worse. It was prescribed to me to control the dark purple spots after a pimple, but it's just made me break out even more and i still ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Acne
    6/5/2020 10:39:48 PM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I personally have to take this with food or a snack or I feel nauseous. It has improved my acne in 2 weeks but not completely gone away so I am continuing for another 2 weeks to see how it goes. I have mild acne on my face, neck back and shoulders.

    Condition: Acne
    4/8/2018 4:18:29 PM

    Reviewer: Elizabeth, 13-18 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    As a teen, acne is really a bother to me. When I was younger, I didnâ??t really care too much about pimples even when people pointed them out because my friends had pimples too so I wasnâ??t alone. But as I paid less attention to my skin, it started getting worse when I got to my first year of high school. My friendsâ?? acne was nearly gone except me. So I tried a bunch of natural t ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Acne
    2/2/2017 11:02:14 PM

    Reviewer: Tom, 13-18 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I'm taking this medicine along with topical treatments to treat acne. I have a moderate to severe case of cystic acne. Overall it works OK. It definitely has improved my acne condition but is no where near making it go away completely.

    Condition: Acne
    11/23/2015 12:29:12 AM

    Reviewer: Shika, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Second time using this medication.It did take a month to work and it was worth the time.My acne was HORRIBLE and traveled from my fave to back,chest and neck.This all has happened within a year,my only complaint is when I stopped taking it after I used my prescription up my acne came right back??????????and rather quickly too.Doc says it's not good to stay on it but what do we do to fix this p ... Show Full Comment

    1-5 of 15 Next»

    Ask the pharmacist

    Questions about medications? Get expert answers by video or live chat about allergies, pregnancy, sleep, and more.
    See the Ask the Pharmacist event schedule.

    Ask a Question

    Popular Slideshows & Tools on WebMD

    disciplining a boy
    Types, symptoms, causes.
    fruit drinks
    Eat these to think better.
    bald woman smelling flowers
    Complementary therapies to ease symptoms.
    embarrassed woman
    Do you feel guilty after eating?
    diabetes highlighted
    4 early warning signs.
    birth control pills
    Which kind is right for you?
    Remember your finger
    Are you getting more forgetful?
    sticky notes on face
    10 tips to clear your brain fog.
    Close up of eye
    12 reasons you're distracted.
    Trainer demonstrating exercise for RA
    Exercises for your joints.
    Senior woman using diabetes test kit
    Each one takes 10 minutes or less.
    woman having a good day
    Revitalize your life.

    WebMD the app

    Get trusted health information. Whenever. Wherever... with your iPhone, iPad or Android.

    Find Out More
    IMPORTANT: About This Section and Other User-Generated Content on WebMD

    The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.

    Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.