Claravis User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• December 18, 2011

For Acne "Claravis is a miracle. Sure, it ravaged my body for 5 months (very dry skin, sore body), but now my skin is clear. My skin is like that of a Japanese geisha woman, and I am a dude! The other reviewers that said it gets rid of blackheads they never knew they even had are all correct! Seriously, my acne cysts used to hurt, and now I am pain-free."

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2011

For Acne "The medicine was wonderful up until 7 months after I stopped taking the medicine (6-month treatment). The acne came back full-blown after the seven months of being off the medication. My dermatologist said we should not try the medicine again because the cystic acne must be hormonal. No one told me prior to taking the medicine that if it were hormonal, the medicine would not work."

• Anonymous
• February 22, 2012

For Acne "I have tried absolutely everything to get rid of my acne. I've been seeing a dermatologist since my early teen years. I have also done microdermabrasions and chemical peels. Claravis really worked for me. I have my blood work done once a month. I have not had any serious side effects, just chapped lips. I would recommend Claravis to anyone who struggles with persistent acne."

• Anonymous
• November 20, 2011

For Acne "My acne was horrible and literally hurt. I had huge zits all over my chin, back, and face. Going on Claravis wasn't easy, but I've been off it for 2 months and haven't had one zit yet. It changed my life and boosted my self-confidence extraordinarily. I get compliments on my skin all the time, and I am so, so, so, so thankful for Claravis - it was my miracle, and I know without it, my skin would have never been this beautiful."

• Jer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2019

For Acne "I started using Claravis 5 months ago, and I am disappointed with the results. My acne looks completely the same, I break out everywhere on my body with painful cysts, which I was told would only last during the “purging period.” I started with 20 mg two times a day for month 1, then 30 mg two times a day for months 2 and 3, then 40 mg two times a day for month 4. That is when I was expecting to be completely clear since mostly everyone is by that time, but I was wrong. Now I’m taking three 30 mg pills every day starting month 5. It has been painful seeing everyone else with great results in a short amount of time, and I’ve completely lost hope, just really taking it for the heck of it at this point. I would not recommend this if you want to be sitting around wasting time."

• Alm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2017

For Acne "Started off 20 mg for the first two months, not on 40 mg, still having breakouts, but acne has been less cystic. Side effects so far are dry lips, hair loss, dry scabby skin on top of hands, and some mild mood swings. I still work out 5 days a week and have not lost my energy. I rated the medication at an 8 because it is working but not fully. I am just being patient, but I can see results occurring. I used pure coconut oil on my face, and I love it. I usually reapply twice a day because my skin soaks it up for being drier than usual and Aquaphor for lips/hands."

• Anonymous
• February 26, 2010

For Acne "I have a mild stubborn case of acne. Right when I took the first pill, my skin cleared completely. The symptoms I have gotten are welts on my arms from the dryness (if you experience that, ask your derm to prescribe you some topical cream), moderate back pains, easy nosebleeds (if you tap my nose, it will start bleeding), severe dry/cracked lips, dry eyes (just a feeling of 'tired eyes' all the time). I highly recommend taking this medication, but buy Aquaphor for your dry lips, it is by far the best chapstick ever! You can find it at CVS, Rite Aid, any general store."

• Nic...
• October 23, 2013

For Acne "I've been on Claravis 60 mg a day (30 mg twice daily) for almost 3 months now. I've seen some great improvement, but I really expected to be completely clear by now. However, I just read that you're supposed to take this pill with food, and I haven't been doing that. Symptoms are horrible. Worst muscle aches I've ever had in my life, and my lips are so dry putting on Carmex every 10 seconds still barely helps. I used to have beautiful, long, shiny hair, and now my hair is extremely stringy and brittle, and I can only wash it once a week. I always feel sick and dehydrated, and no amount of water I drink helps. Also, my skin is a really weird texture. Headaches so bad sometimes I can't even see straight. I'm trying so hard to stick it out, but we'll see."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2010

For Acne "I have a mild stubborn case of acne. After trying many medications, I finally tried Claravis. My acne immediately cleared up. It is the 11th day, and my skin is flawless, the dry skin is pretty bad. I HIGHLY recommend plain petroleum jelly. You can get a big bin of it in a drugstore. As long as you apply it all over your face at night, when you wake up, your skin will be very smooth and not dry. I recommend this medication to anyone who is looking to heal acne for good."

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2019

For Acne "I’m on my second month on Claravis 20 mg once a day. Not sure how many months my doctor will keep me on it. It’s purged my skin and now my skin has red blotchy marks all over, it's bad, it like doesn’t heal. Praying I don’t scar. I don’t know what the end outcome will be, I’m nervous to know. I’m praying it cures my acne and gets rid of scarring. Only rating this a 5 because I’m in my second month and it’s still bad. Crossing my fingers I can give this med a 10 in the upcoming months."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2020

For Acne "I have been on this medication almost two months, no improvements so far. I'm actually breaking out more, and my acne is getting worse. I used to have acne only on my forehead area, now I'm getting it around my cheeks. I don't know what to do other than wait and hope for the best. The reason why I gave it 1 is because the medication has not been effective for me. I will definitely change my rating once I see improvements."

• Lin...
• January 18, 2011

For Acne "I am 20 years old, and I'm in my 1st month of treatment (4 months left). After the first week, I noticed a difference in my skin (no exaggeration). Something I have noticed is that I can't work out like I used to before the treatment. I lifted weights 4 days ago, and it still hurts to pick up my cellphone. I'm taking a break from the REC center until I'm better, but something like this wouldn't have phased me before the treatment. My skin isn't too dry because I use Eucerin body lotion morning and night. I wash my face with Cetaphil and use the face lotion that came with it. I've been keeping a lean diet and running 3 miles 3x a week to keep my mood from going south (my biggest concern from the side effects)."

• Kat...
• February 25, 2016

For Acne "I'm 23, and I never had acne in high school until I stopped taking my birth control due to health conditions. I started back on it, and acne came on with a vengeance. No matter what I did, if I was on or off BC, the acne never stopped flaring up. Some days were good, and my face and back were clear, but I was tired of battling, not looking in the mirror and being happy. I tried minocycline. I'm not going to say it didn't work because it helped. Acne was still horrible. First month, some dryness, second month, more dry, nosebleeds, and cystic acne popped up. I'm finishing my third month, and more of my friends say my face is looking amazing. Can't wait to finish treatment. Patience is key for this medication, for sure!!"

• Anonymous
• January 14, 2012

For Acne "It works. I'm a 24-year-old female who suffered from acne on my face, neck, and back for about 10 years. I've been taking 20 mg for 3 months now. First, I broke out, then I cleared up and stayed clear. No more shiny forehead and big blackheads on my nose either! Side effects: dryness of scalp, mouth, and lips. Drinking water and lots of chapstick help. The benefits outweigh the side effects greatly! Best thing I have done for my skin!"

• Anonymous
• May 4, 2010

For Acne "I have been on Claravis for a couple of months now. I developed moderate acne as an adult, and it was those difficult ones under your skin that were impossible to get rid of. I tried all the over-the-counter stuff, but I realized that they all have the same ingredients. So, even though they sound amazing on T.V., they're all a waste of money. I was skeptical about Claravis at first, but I was just so frustrated. I'm on my 3rd month now, and I've only gotten ONE pimple since I started it, and it was during the first month. As far as the downsides, I'm only really experiencing dry lips and dry skin in patches. But that could be because I have eczema. Other than that, I haven't experienced anything else."

• Anonymous
• June 21, 2011

For Acne "Changed my life. After years of acne EVERYWHERE on my body, Claravis actually WORKED. I've been off for a month and have NO acne. I highly recommend taking the medication during the winter when there is little sun exposure to your sensitive skin. As well as BLISTEX COMPLETE MOISTURE CHAPSTICK. Make sure you GET IT. It cured my dry/cut/bloody lips that was a side effect. Also, if your face is dry as well, I highly recommend Cerave lotion. BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2010

For Acne "I have been using Claravis for 1 month now, and before that, I was on Accutane for 4 months. My acne and scars have greatly improved. I still have some stubborn cysts, and I hope they will be completely gone once I am done with my treatment. Side effects are dry lips and skin, and I've experienced some mild muscle aches."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2012

For Acne "19 years old. I experienced acne since 12 on chest, face, neck, and extending to my entire back. Beginning my third month of Claravis, and I have entirely been cured of my acne. I no longer have any pimples, and I don't wear makeup anymore. It's incredible. Side effects: chapped lips. First month: fatigue."

• Anonymous
• March 13, 2010

For Acne "I just started my 4th month. The first 2 months showed quite a bit of improvement, but after 3 months, my face was the same. I still get 1 or 2 pimples around the end of the month, so I am now on 60mg instead of 40mg. I switched to Cetaphil facial wash and facial moisturizer, as well as L'Oreal Hydrafresh skin toner, since it is alcohol-free, about a month ago and no longer have a huge drying problem on my face. My scars are also looking better. I use Vaseline on my lips and in my nose. In the beginning, my skin on my hands and arms was severely dry and hurt, but after my shower, now I use baby oil and Vaseline body lotion, and I don't have a problem with dry skin anymore either. I have gotten a lot of compliments since I started this pill, I hope it continues improving my face!"

• Anonymous
• November 16, 2011

For Acne "I've been on Claravis for almost 2 weeks now. I have a severe cyst on my chin, but since taking this medication, it is bringing those down, even the redness is clearing up. I'm experiencing dry lips and had one nosebleed, but overall this medicine seems to work. My doctor said I will experience some breakouts first, and then my face should start clearing. My old pimples are coming out, but it looks like they are never going to come back. Good luck to all, and we shall see my results since I've got 5 months to go."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2011

For Acne "I am a little past a month on it, and I started at 40 mg a day, and after the one-month check-in, they upped my dose to 80 mg a day. For the first week, really nothing happened except for mildly dry lips, after about 7 days, my skin started to dry out, but it wasn't too bad. Before Claravis, my skin was horribly oily, and I always had to worry about it. Now my skin is dry, but I'm not going to complain. It does give you joint pain, so if you have a job where it requires lifting, heads up, your back will hurt. The pill makes my skin less dry than topical creams like tretinoin and adapalene anyway, so I like it. Don't know if this is a side effect of the medicine, but orange juice and many other drinks now have a really strange aftertaste. Overall, it's amazing."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2012

For Acne "Not even finished with my first set of doses (probably around 80% of the way there), I started seeing major results. My skin is smoother and has less breakouts even after eating fried chicken. Only side effects were trouble sleeping and breathing. I also had chapped lips. Not really much psychological effects like depression or loss of interest."

• ExP...
• September 21, 2010

For Acne "I have been using Claravis (40 mg) for 15 days now, and the last 2 days I have been noticing very dry skin, my face is peeling, and my lips are cracked. My doctor gave me CortiBalm for my lips, and it has helped me tons. Also, she told me to use oil-free lotion on my face, and I have been using Purpose Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion with SPF 15 from Johnson & Johnson, it really helped me too! I am 27 years old, and for the past year, I developed really bad acne, nothing has helped me, but this seems to be helping me because I have already seen improvement with only 15 days. 2 of my friends used it, and after 5 months of use, they never had breakouts again. I am looking forward to a life like that. Good luck to all of us!"

• Sar...
• March 21, 2016

For Acne "I have currently been on this medication for the last two weeks. The first week, I was on 30 mg once a week, but I requested to be changed to every other day. These two weeks, I have seen a lot of the side effects that I was told about. Dry skin and lips have been the worst thing so far, but nothing lotion and lip balm can't fix. The only thing I can really complain about is if you are diagnosed with IBS, this medication may increase your problems with IBS. It was the worst for the first week, but switching to every other day has really helped and not as many side effects. I do not see any major changes so far, but at the same time, I have not experienced any major outbreaks, so that's a start!"

• Joe...
• December 20, 2011

For Acne "I'm on my 3rd month of Claravis 40 mg. I take 2 tablets once a day. I have had acne since I was 9. I have tried every cream, pill prescribed by my doctor, and various facial treatments. Claravis is the only thing that has ever worked for me. I am on month 3, and the only time I break out is at the end of the month when I start my period. The pills are worth the side effects. I do have chapped and bloody lips, Vaseline is my best friend, and I have had back pain in my lower back since month 2 of Claravis. I don't know if it's related to the pills, but I did notice several folks on the board had the same pains. Still, for a person that's had blackheads, whiteheads, scars, and pimples all over my body since I was a kid, it's totally worth it."