Difference between Doxycycline Monohydrate and Hyclate

I am currently taking 100mg/day for doxycycline Monohydrate-capsule for acne. I was wondering what the difference between Doxycycline Monohydrate and Hyclate is. I pay out-of-pocket for the RX and the hyclate costs alot less. The drug has been very effective and I haven't had a noticeable side-effects. So is this something worth pursuing? Thanks in advance.

The active ingredient is the same in both but doxcycline monohydrate is formulated to produce less gastrointestinal irritation.

Can anyone go into a little bit more detail about which one is more effective for acne. From what I've read it appears that the hyclate is more potent, but I'm really not sure, and like david said, the Hyclate is far more affordable, so if it is stronger and cheaper it might be better the the doxy. monohydrate that I'm taking now (that doesnt seem to be that effective).

Doryx is a ENTERIC-COATED doxycycline hyclate which means that it breaks down in the small intestine vs. stomach. It is great because you get less gastric problems and take it only once a day, with no food restrictions. =0)

Oh yeah, not only that but there isn't a generic substitute and there are coupons that cover co-pay.

i got syphillis from gaurav
my cab driver
can I take his doxycycline hyclate or monohydrate is better?

How long does it usually take for doxycycline monohydrate to clear up or even take affect on mild acne?

I used to take doxy monohydrate and my dr said it takes 3 months for acne to be totally gone. mine started to clear way before then, but in 3 months i had no blemishes at alll. i was also wondering about the hyclate vs monohydrate. so the major difference is not effect but the side effect of GI distress (with the hyclate?)

I got it (crabs) from a toilet seat, as I'm a nun

Yeah the hyc will make your but hole burn. Good luck!

I find some information about Doxycycline at http://doxycyclines.com There is description of side effects, dosage, using of this medicine. Hope it will be useful.

My doctor prescribed doxycycline for rosacea. The first prescriptions were for Hyclate (which at Costco runs about $7+ dollars). This last time, the assistant wrote the prescription for mono - imagine my shock when the bill was $30.10 at Costco!
Is one any better than the other? The only difference I see on the label is that the mono says to take on an empty stomach; 2-3 hours before or after a meal. Also 2-3 hours before or after items containing calcium,magnesium, iron or zinc. I have been taking it right before I go to bed in the evening.
If there is no substantial difference, the $7+ dollar one is fine with me & I will get the assistant to be sure to write it for the hyclate. As it is, for this next go round, I may have to go without it until the first of the month each month.