ADOXA for rosacea

[melnrye]

Just wondering if anyone has been given this RX for rosacea.... It costs about 90.00 per month with ins. I am seriously considering discontinuing use

[Melissa W]

Hi,
Is this doxycycline and if so, what dosage?
What are your rosacea symptoms?

Doxy can be used to treat rosacea papules/pustules and helps reduce inflammation.
Low dose doxy is good to use if it works for you because it is no microbial effects- only anti-inflammatory effects.



Best wishes,
Melissa

[melnrye]

It is a doxycycline based med that is 150mg per day.

[Melissa W]

What are your symptoms?
Studies show that you don't need more than a submicrobial (40 mg) anti-inflammatory dose.

[Brady Barrows]

Originally Posted by melnrye

Just wondering if anyone has been given this RX for rosacea.... It costs about 90.00 per month with ins. I am seriously considering discontinuing use

Adoxa is a brand name for doxycycline which has been prescribed for rosacea. Other brand names include Monodox, Microdox, Periostat, Vibra-Tabs, Oracea, Vibrox, Doryx, Doxyhexal, Doxylin, and Atridox (topical doxycycline hyclate for periodontitis).

According to Wikipedia here are the Cautions and side effects:

Cautions and side effects are similar to other members of the tetracycline antibiotic group. However, the risk of photosensitivity skin reactions is of particular importance for those intending long-term use for malaria prophylaxis because it can cause permanent sensitive and thin skin.
Reports of GERD have been cited with the use of doxycycline.
Unlike some other members of the tetracycline group, it may be used in those with renal impairment.
Previously, it was believed that doxycycline impairs the effectiveness of many types of hormonal contraception due to CYP450 induction. Recent research has shown no significant loss of effectiveness in oral contraceptives while using most tetracycline antibiotic (including doxycycline), although many physicians still recommend the use of barrier contraception for people taking the drug to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
It should be taken with a full glass of water and patients should be upright for at least 30 minutes after administration to prevent irritation of the esophagus and stomach. Also, there is a slim risk of liver damage during prolonged use of the drug. It is also recommended that it be taken with a small meal of a non-dairy nature if upset stomach, nausea, or fatigue occurs.

Doxycycline is not approved for use in children under the age of 8 years for two reasons:

1) it can cause permanent yellowing or graying of the teeth, and
2), according to CDC patient information on doxycycline, it can inhibit bone growth in premature infants during the time the medication is taken; this last effect disappears when the doxycycline treatment is over. Specific exceptions are made for potentially fatal illnesses where the benefits outweigh the risks and there are few or no other alternatives, such as with Rocky Mountain spotted fever and anthrax. It should also not be used in pregnant and nursing women, as the drug can cause damage to a fetus and nursing child.

[Brady Barrows]

You might be interested in a recent report:

Antibiotic "resistance to doxycycline can occur in a few days, with resistant bacteria in abundance after just seven days of treatment with 100 mg doxycyline daily according to a presentation at the Skin Disease Education Foundation Hawaii Dermatology Seminar. For more information on antibiotic resistance.

[melnrye]

Thanks for all of your input, I have done research, but I never found all of this valuable info...Thanks Again

[Jasmine 215]

Hi,

I did try Adoxa for my moderate to severe Rosacea about 9 or 10 years ago, but I did not find it to help clear my skin very well.

Only the tetracyclines and Lasers have worked to really clear me up.

And, now I am allergic to ALL tetracyclines! So that just leaves the lasers