Claravis User Reviews & Ratings

• Pro...
• July 7, 2019

For Acne "My 16-year-old son will take his last dose of Claravis today. It has been a game changer. He started on Bactrim at age 13, but it made him too sick to continue (nausea). We tried Minocycline for a couple of years, but the results were minimal, and then it just stopped working. In October of 2018, his dermatologist was worried about the increased scarring he was seeing and suggested Claravis. I was very reluctant due to internet horror stories about the history of Accutane. My son was desperate, so I agreed to let him try. Luckily, he had very few side effects (dry skin, chapped lips, occasional nosebleeds, and some fatigue, as expected). Today, his skin looks amazing. He has some residual scarring, but hopefully that will fade with time. As a worrier, I have to say I am so grateful that we tried this. The cost was ridiculous, and the blood draws were stressful, but the results have been amazing. It takes time, but don't give up."

• Par...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2020

For Acne "I was very concerned about starting this medicine for my son, as I had read horrible stories about this medicine. My son, who is 15, had severe acne. After trying everything and all the medicines and creams for a year, we broke down and started Claravis (Dec 2019). The first month was amazing, the active acne has gone. I can't believe how much change has happened in the first month. Like I said, his acne was severe, large, hard pimples, which would make his face sore. He has a lot of red marks left from the acne. He started on 40 mg a day for 30 days. He is now on 40 mg in the morning and 20 mg at night. We are now in week 6, his face is starting to really look great. Some of the dark red marks are more pink than red. I have read some don't see results until month 4, but this seems to be working for him. He uses moisturizer on his face and Aquaphor on his lips, so far, no side effects. He is also into every sport with no problems. Keeping my fingers crossed as we continue this journey."

• Chi...
• May 13, 2014

For Acne "I'll admit, at first I was extremely skeptical. I had heard about all of the nasty side effects that occur with this medicine. Five months ago, I had cystic acne so bad that each side of my face on my cheeks looked like I had a big, inflamed rash on them. I was embarrassed to leave the house and I had to cake on the makeup, and even then you could tell I had a big problem. Within the first three months or so, I had been on it, and while it got better, I was sure it would never get really better because I kept breaking out. Well, I am officially on my fifth and last month, and I haven't had a new pimple in over a week, I am 100% clear. This stuff works. Don't let people scare you, the side effects are really not that bad. Life-changing stuff."

• smc...
• December 21, 2007

For Acne "I started taking Claravis two months ago. I have this acne on my chest, and everything I used just didn't work. I finally went to see a skin doctor, and he started me off with just 20 mg, which, reading about all the side effects, scared me a little, but so far, so good. Right now, I am on 40 mg twice a day, and the only problems I am really having are the chapped lips (Aquaphor will become the love of your life). I am already seeing good results from Claravis, and I still have 4 months to go."

• Mom...
• January 4, 2014

For Acne "My 17-year-old son has had severe acne on his face, chest, back, and very oily hair for several years. He started taking Claravis two weeks ago, and the results are amazing already. The acne on all areas is clearing, and his hair looks great. We are noticing changes in his self-confidence already; wanting to fix his hair, will shave face (wouldn't shave to hide acne), and smiling more. The only negative is pain in his elbows. So far, we love this medicine. One last thing, I took Accutane 25 years ago for acne and haven't had a problem with it since."

• Nat...
• February 16, 2015

For Acne "In junior high, all of a sudden, my face just erupted in acne. You could tell people were staring. I hated looking in the mirror. It's remarkable how fast all the acne disappeared. This medication was a real lifesaver. My dad didn't have access to this medicine, and from 12 to 25, he was absolutely covered in acne. So grateful I have this stuff. Side effects to note: VERY dry lips, dry skin, back pain."

• ACN...
• October 31, 2013

For Acne "I was on this drug for 6 months, the process was horrible. I had dry skin, muscle aches, and the worst thing, no visible improvement. The very last month, I noticed my skin was a little more clear than usual, but still not acne-free. Then, in the last week of my medication, I cleared up, and after I stopped the medication, I was pimple-free. It has been a year now, and I hardly EVER have a pimple! I went from severe acne to nothing! Stick with it till the end! Your self-confidence will thank you in the future."

• Vba...
• February 2, 2020

For Acne "After 3 years of trying every possible acne product and visiting multiple dermatologists with no results, I hesitantly allowed my 15-year-old daughter to go on Claravis. She is heading into month 3, and her skin is definitely improving. The cystic acne has almost disappeared, and some scarring is beginning to subside. She still has minor non-cystic type acne outbreaks, but nothing like she was experiencing. As for side effects, there have been some, but nothing too bad. The worst has been the sides of her mouth getting cracks from dry lips and then getting mildly infected. She uses Aquaphor constantly, which helps. She has experienced some backaches, but she plays sports, so that probably doesn't help. I constantly tell her that if things get too bad, she should end the meds, but she loves the results after years of being made fun of at school :( or feeling self-conscious about her acne, so she says she's not giving up. Eager to see how much better her skin gets in the next few months."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2016

For Acne "I've had bad acne since I was in middle school. I didn't do anything about it until around the summer of 10th grade because I started to get cystic acne on a regular basis. My dermatologist put me on Doxycycline. At the time, I was not always regular with taking pills, and when my acne did get better and started to go away, I thought I was fine. The acne just kept coming back, and I took antibiotics and creams like retinol and Epiduo and all sorts of benzoyl peroxide washes, but nothing worked. So my dermatologist finally convinced me to get on Accutane. As of right now, I'm 5 months in, and my skin has never been better, it's amazing. My side effects were dry eyes (I have contacts), dry face, dry lips, and nosebleeds. I honestly wish I did it sooner!"

• Meg...
• May 23, 2016

For Acne "When I turned 30, my acne became much more cystic and spread to my neck, chest, and back. My bacne was so bad it hurt to take a shower. Within 3 weeks of starting Claravis (30 mg daily), I started to experience dry skin and lips. Over the months, I developed rashes on my hands and arms due to dry skin. I had several nosebleeds and dry eyes, but was able to remedy all the dryness with lip balm, saline solution, and various lotions/moisturizers. I also became thirsty all the time, but this began to subside going into my 4th month. The dryness was a very small price to pay for the AMAZING results. My face, neck, chest, and back are almost 100% CLEAR!!! I didn't have any other side effects, and my ONLY regret is not taking this medication sooner!"

• Dh6...
• August 19, 2019

For Acne "I started having acne at age 56. I went through the antibiotic program, minocycline, then cephalexin, then augmentin, which helped but no cure. I was put on Claravis 40 mg once a day. I did this for 17 days and quit. My ears ring constantly now. I pray every day the ringing will go away. Be very careful with this stuff. It has helped my acne, but I really don't think a patient gets enough education before taking it. It states no supplemental vitamins. Keep me in your prayers, and I will say a prayer for those suffering from acne. Use hydrogen peroxide and Hibiclens."

• Pat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 22, 2020

For Acne "A month after finishing Claravis, it was hard to imagine that I had giant red spots on my face for 3 years straight even when I tried every topical in the pharmacy. My face feels so smooth, I keep expecting new breakouts, but it just never happens. My social and emotional stresses have noticeably lessened, and it was all thanks to this. It's so worth the 6 months of chapped lips (just use Vaseline and a hydrating cleanse to mediate the dryness). Miracle drug, you'll be glad you took it!!"

• El ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2014

For Acne "I have struggled with acne for so long. I started getting it in the 6th grade. I got cystic acne in 8th grade and it was horrible because I went to a kindergarten through 8th grade school. Every day a little kid would say something about it, like 'Oh my God, what happened to your face?' 'Ew, what's on your face?' I was so embarrassed, and I had tried almost every acne medication out there. I never wanted to try Accutane because I was scared of all the side effects, but it was worth it. I'm a sophomore in high school now, and my skin is completely clear, and the only side effect I noticed was that my lips got badly dried out, but it wasn't a huge problem."

• lll...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2018

For Acne "Isotretinoin (Claravis) changed my life. My only regret is not going on it sooner (I started at age 22). If you are on the fence, do it. The only side effects I had were dry lips, some back/tailbone pain, and some depression (though I think this was more so from the birth control). I wasted so much of my life hiding away because of my mild to moderate acne. Be patient, and this will work. It's better than being on antibiotics for long periods of time. I was on it for 4 months, and my skin keeps getting better after. It did not clear up my hyperpigmentation, but I know that will fade, and I can cover it up. Monthly blood work is so worth it to be able to wake up in the morning and not worry about pimples. Use Carmex lip balm (for me, way better than Aquaphor). And go out and live your life!!! If my acne comes back (praying it doesn't), I would be happy to take this again."

• ral...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2013

For Acne "Just want to say that Claravis worked (40 mg/2x/day). The dry lips were horrid, and the first few months I hid out, but the end was totally worth it. To prevent other side effects, my doctor told me to drink 60 fl oz of electrolyte drink (i.e., Gatorade, Powerade, Smart Water). Good luck!"

• Sea...
• August 20, 2016

For Acne "It took me a while to see real results while on Claravis, I even stopped taking it for about 2 weeks at one point because the side effects were too much to handle. The dry, peeling skin resulted in a lot of scarring, and it was extremely difficult to get used to. However, by the 3rd month, I had developed a good moisturizing routine that really helped to keep my skin looking healthy. It took a lot longer than I had originally expected, and it took a lot of patience, but I am a week into my 4th month on Claravis and have been acne-free for a few weeks now. My dermatologist is saying I may not even need to go the full 6 months because of my great progress. So if you are considering this medication for your acne, just be very patient."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2009

For Acne "This medicine is amazing. I'm 28 years old and have tried a lot of different medications to clear up my acne, but nothing worked until I went on Claravis. I have been taking 40 mg once a day for 3 months now, and my skin looks great. I am experiencing a lot of the side effects, though: blood noses, extremely dry lips, and back pain."

• Sno...
• July 14, 2016

For Acne "I've suffered from acne my whole life. Breakouts and black marks. I've tried everything over the counter, I've even tried Proactiv. Absolutely nothing worked for me. My derm prescribed me Claravis. I've been on Claravis for 2 1/2 months, and my skin has never looked this good. I love the outcome so far. It feels good to look in the mirror at pretty, clear skin. But my lips are terribly dry, and my body aches. But that's the side effects of the meds. At least it's not a lifetime thing like my acne would've been. I love my derm for getting me right."

• Ano...
• January 16, 2020

For Acne "I’m on my third month of Claravis and I’m still purging. It’s kind of annoying getting red blotches that look like sores on my face. I don’t want to leave the house. I don’t know how to rate this because my skin is still a mess. I’m going to try and finish treatment and praying for clear skin."

• Exc...
• December 26, 2008

For Acne "I have had acne all of my life. I am 30 years old and have tried everything. I started 40 mg twice daily three weeks ago, and the results are amazing. My face is almost totally clear now. I am truly amazed. Excellent product."

• Sec...
• November 20, 2013

For Acne "Before starting Accutane, I read through reviews online, and I got to say... most of them scared the poo out of me. Intense side effects and bad reviews. But let me tell you, I have been on 40 mg for 2 months once a day, then 40 mg twice a day for another 2 months, and it is a miracle. My face has cleared up so much; I am so grateful for this medicine. Yes, there are side effects; my lips have never been this chapped in my life, my skin is very dry, and I've had a minimum of 12 nosebleeds (pre-Accutane - never had one before in my life). I do have a month or maybe two to three left on it, my nurse said, but I believe it is all worth it. I have never experienced any horrible body aches or any of the other horror stories. Stick with it till the end!!"

• Avi...
• September 23, 2014

For Acne "LOVE this medication. It worked wonders on my back. I suffered from really bad acne on my back ever since 7th grade. Senior year of high school, the acne started to spread down my arms and chest, acne was becoming a problem too. My self-esteem went down because of how embarrassed I was and resorted to only wearing clothing that covered my back, upper arms, and chest, which gets difficult after a while. After my first visit to the dermatologist, she decided to put me on Claravis, and I was 100% okay with it despite all the side effects. The side effects are not that bad except for dry lips, but Aquaphor has REALLY helped. I'm still in treatment right now and get the occasional 1-2 small pimples on my back, but NOTHING compared to how my back was."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2016

For Acne "I am extremely satisfied with this medication. I took it for 5 months, and at my peak, I was prescribed 40 mg twice a day. It took about 3.5 months to start noticing results. I have now been off it for 3 weeks, and wow! My skin is 100% clear. I've had acne since I was a teen, and after failing other options such as antibiotics, I was placed on Claravis. You will have chapped lips. I had to apply Aquaphor (really good chapstick) every 15 minutes. Other side effects I had were nosebleeds, dry skin, eczema, rashes on my hands and arms, very sore muscles, sore chest, and any scrapes I got took absolutely forever to heal. I felt sluggish, sort of like I had the flu for 5 months. However, having clear skin was definitely worth it!"

• Jul...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 6, 2018

For Acne "Right before my 49th birthday, I finally gave in and decided to start taking this drug. I started breaking out when I turned 40, and I couldn't find a drug or diet to relieve the symptoms over the next 9 years. I was resistant to taking this drug due to the reported side effects. I started taking the medication in June of 2017, and I ended in December of 2017. The before and after pictures (June/December) tell the whole story. I only pray it does not come back."

• Mon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2017

For Acne "I have been on Claravis 20 mg for 5 months. The flare-up has been so bad, my severe acne has never been so bad. For 5 months, I cry every time I look at my face in a mirror. I am depressed. I don't know if I should stop the treatment."