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I've been taking doxycycline for acne for 15 days now. my acne has gotten worse. i'm on 150 mg. should i ask to change prescription?

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Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered

Speak with your doct: If doxycycline is not helping after 2 wks you need to follow up with your dermatologist. There a lot other options particularly local creams & gels.

Answered 4/20/2015

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Acne vulgaris: Doxycycline is used for acne no for its anti-bacterial but for its anti-inflammatory properties. Give it a couple more weeks. Minocycline works well too.

Answered 4/20/2015

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A member asked:

I've been taking doxycycline for acne for 15 days now. my acne has gotten worse. i'm on 150 mg. should i ask to change prescription?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

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