Isotretinoin for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jacki...
• April 3, 2014

Accutane (isotretinoin) "Accutane is the best medicine in the world. I get every side effect known to man and this medicine only gave me the common side effects. The only side effects I got were dry skin (which was a blessing because my skin was extremely oily), dry lips, and toward the last two months my white blood cell count got low. I would recommend this medicine to everyone. As long as you eat right and are somewhat active you should be fine on this medicine. Also, most say depression is a factor but I have a family history of depression and when I was 12-15 (I am currently 18) I suffered from extreme anxiety and I had no emotional issues with this medicine. It is life changing."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2014

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I am 20 years old and have been suffering from acne since I was 14. I tried EVERY topical lotions, antibiotics, and face washes you can think of, and nothing worked on my stubborn skin. I was terrified of going on Accutane because of some bad reviews I read about it. After talking with my dermatologist, I decided to give Accutane a shot. Best decision of my life!! I am currently almost done with my third month, and my skin feels so smooth and looks amazing. I have so much more confidence in myself and can go out without worrying about my skin looking horrible. The only side effects I have gotten so far are dry skin and very dry lips (I carry Chapstick with me 24/7!). Other than that, all I can say is Accutane is truly a miracle."

• Anonymous
• April 28, 2010

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I've had acne since I was about 12 years old. I'm now 21 and on my last month of Accutane (month 4). I can't believe how good my skin looks, and it's even helped with some of the scarring. I did experience some of the side effects. My lips got really chapped, and I would experience nosebleeds, but chapstick and a moisturizer helped with both of those issues. My mood definitely changed for the worse, but I wouldn't go as far as to call it depression. I was just a lot more moody than before. I also slept a LOT. I was always groggy no matter how much sleep I got. But to me, 4 months of these side effects is totally worth how great I feel now. I can walk out of my house with zero makeup on and feel beautiful, just like any young woman should."

• jjnmimi
• April 10, 2008

Accutane (isotretinoin) "Believe it or not, I had it since I was 9 years old. Kids would pick on me, and it would make me cry. As a teenager, I cried because every product was promising me that they can get rid of it. It hurt because nothing worked. I was tired of little kids asking me how I got the ouches on my face, and people looking at my face, not my eyes. I even had it on my back, chest, and arms. Accutane works!"

• Dee
• June 2, 2020

Accutane (isotretinoin) "If you have tried everything else and failed, then Accutane is the way to go. It never fails. Of course some will need a higher dosage than others or longer period of time depending on how bad the acne is. I was on a one pill per day option for 4 months. Within 2 months most of my pimples had cleared and only had spots. I was happy. But the side effects are also not very pretty. But I think it is a small price to pay for clearer skin forever. I had really dry lips. Had to drink water all the time. I actually used to sleep with a bottle and some vaseline to use during night. My whole body was extremely dry including my private parts. Had small nosebleeds. But I'd try to put vaseline with an earbud in my nose to avoid drying up. My face was very sensitive. I was lucky all this happened during lockdown so I was in the house for quite some time. In my third to fourth month every side effect became worse."

• Hundn
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 15, 2021

Accutane (isotretinoin) "HORRIBLE. Left me permanently crippled with joint and back pain, Irreversible damage. I now spend every day of my life suffering and in pain because of this pill that wast pushed on me. It cleared up my acne fast but all my acne returned worse a month after I stopped. Please never get on this. I am warning you. They never warned me. I've been dealing with the permanent side effects after being off of Accutane for 4 years now ant the pain only gets worse. Worst mistake of my life. Save yourself please"

• Taylor
• March 13, 2019

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I was on accutane (roaccutane in Australia) for a year and finished 2 years ago. The tablets were 10mg, I started on 1 every other day for a month, then 1 a day for two months, then 2 a day for six months, back down to 1 a day for two months and then 1 every other day again for the last month. I had an amazing experience, my skin completely cleared up and still is apart from the occasional hormonal pimple. I experienced pretty much no side effects, I had quite oily skin before so my skin pretty much went to normal/slightly dry, nothing severe like flaky peeling skin or anything like that, I just put on my face cream morning and night and there were no issues. As for my lips, they were slightly dry but nothing some lip balm wouldn’t fix, never once did they peel or crack and bleed as I’ve heard from some people. Accutane was the best thing I ever did for my skin and I would do it all over again if I needed to!"

• Aano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 7, 2020

Accutane (isotretinoin) "The only drug that worked for my severe cystic acne. I had tried so many other topical ointments, antibiotics, and facial washes before finally trying this drug as a last resort. 8 years later, and my skin is still extremely clear. I was on this drug for a total of 8 months and had side effects such as constipation in the beginning, some occasional joint pain when I would lie down or get up, a few styes, and VERY severe, frequent nosebleeds that were very annoying. I wouldn’t recommend trying this medication if you haven’t been on anything else before yet for cystic acne, but if you’ve already tried everything and you’re at the end of your rope, try it! It even worked for the body acne I had on my back. The severe, permanent lasting side effects are usually very rare and it’s more than worth the risk if your skin is really suffering."

• Kwh12n
• February 28, 2014

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I'm just coming to the end of my fourth month on this medicine and it's worked a dream!! Before having this I cried every morning not wanting to go to school and every night before I went to sleep. I tried every single facial wash and tablet there was (prescribed and over the counter). Since being on the medicine, my life has turned around. I'm not afraid to take photos with family and friends and I only use light make-up. I'm not afraid to go out! I did have some side effects such as sickness, depression, nosebleeds, joint pain, dry skin, and chapped lips; however, the doctor dropped the dosage and now I'm back to my normal self! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

• Prone...
• July 7, 2019

Claravis (isotretinoin) "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 affects (dry skin, chapped lips, occasional nose bleeds 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2014

Accutane (isotretinoin) "After trying over 8 prescription medications for my acne (both creams and oral pills), I finally decided to try Accutane. Despite all the negative aspects about Accutane that I read online, I am so happy I gave it a try. After the first month, my blackheads were gone and my bigger pimples weren't so inflamed and swollen. My face used to always be red and oily and after only one month, my face is not at all red or oily. I think a lot of people refrain from taking it because of the reviews they read online, but there are possible side effects for every medicine. My advice: give Accutane a shot. If it works to your benefit, I promise you that you will be extremely happy with the results."

• Trend...
• October 6, 2019

Accutane (isotretinoin) "Our son started struggling with acne around age of 12 and we tried everything over the counter and things just weren't improving. When he was 13 we started seeing a dermatologist, I did not want to try Accutane. I was worried about side affects. We continued to see the dermatologist and continue treatment but never did get on the Accutane until about a year later when he turned 14. His acne was getting so bad that his skin was starting to show some minor pitting and he didn't want to take off his shirt. Because of the acne all over his chest and back. After four months we started seeing improvement and he was off of it at the eighth month. It has been over a year since he completed his treatment and he is still acne free! The side effects that he experienced were extremely dry skin and he was very moody during hus eight months of treatment! All this being said it was well worth it for him! I am so thankful that we took this medicine."

• Sade
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2019

Accutane (isotretinoin) "Starting off, I just want to say that there is A LOT of bad stigma around accutane and most of it is NOT True. Anyways, I was always very timid about accutane as well were my parents were really against it. I'm sure if you're reading this, you've heard some horror stories about this medication. A point to consider is that Accutane most likely does not cause Depression (unless you have a history of mental health issues) in most people. However, having cystic acne can be really hard on people. I felt no fluctuation in my mood, and it honestly changed my life. If you're reading this, you most likely have bad acne. It's important to consider all your options before trying this heavy-hitting drug. It should be only used as a last resort. Spending Hundreds of dollars on BS face creams that don't work, it was really nice to find something that actually worked. Please consult with a professional and don't take advice from Random People on the internet. See if it is right for you. Thanks!"

• Lilo
• June 4, 2014

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I think I read every single review and watched every single youtube video on Accutane before I finally decided to start taking it. Every time I looked in the mirror I hated myself because of the way that I looked. I was embarrassed to be seen by anyone and I wore tonnes of foundation to try and cover my acne, which probably made it even worse but having acne made me crazy insecure about myself. Taking Accutane was the best decision of my life. I feel like a different person and not only has it made my skin 100 times better but I am far more confident too. My lips got quite dry but apart from that everything was great. My only regret with taking Accutane was that I didn't start taking it earlier. It is genuinely a miracle!"

• Anonymous
• December 30, 2008

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I agree, this drug works very well, but make sure you continue to read the possible side effects every so often so you can continually monitor yourself for them, even the rare but documented ones. My 16-year-old daughter developed pseudotumor cerebri from taking minocycline for acne, which disappeared after stopping the medication, and then she started Accutane - 5 months now. An eye exam today showed the same thing is happening, swelling of the brain that mimics a brain tumor. Have your eye exams while on this medicine - pay attention to headaches. It is a rare but documented side effect of both medications. Will show up in an eye exam, but diagnosis takes other tests including MRI and lumbar puncture to measure the spinal fluid pressure."

• Cece
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2019

Accutane (isotretinoin) "Please do not take this medication. I know you are struggling and have tried everything to clear it, but the side effects of this medication are not worth it. Did it clear my acne? Sure, but I had horrible dry skin, had to layer Vaseline on my lips before I went to bed. There were days I couldn’t open my mouth because the corners of my mouth would crack and bleed. It sent my cholesterol thru the roof and the monthly blood draws are a hassle. I ended up the in ER with severe abdominal pain after 5 months on the medication. I had a CT scan and colonoscopy, and I was only 19 years old. The scans showed my intestines were severely inflamed and of course I had to stop the medication immediately. Now, many years later my acne is back and I still suffer from digestive issues that I attribute to this medication. I can 100% understand your need for a solution to clear up your acne, but please educate yourself on ALL of the potential side effects."

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2014

Accutane (isotretinoin) "This medication is the only thing that has removed acne from my face and back. The side effects are horrible, but bearable. The side effects that I experienced during my treatment were: throbbing dry lips, itchy skin, dry eyes, blood in nose, severe joint pains, lethargy, darkening of face(temporary) and headaches. My dosage was from month 1 to 6: 40mg, 60mg, 70mg, 70mg, 80mg, 80mg. (Body weight 88kgs). If you suffer from cystic acne I would definitely recommend this medication. It really works and although the side effects are severe, they are temporary! Really worth it in the end"

• Holls
• December 17, 2013

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I wrote a review here a few months ago when I was starting my third week on Accutane. And now I am starting my 4th month and its going great. I had mentioned a bunch of side effects before and now the only side effect is chapped lips and dry skin. My face actually feels like a face now and I can actually feel my skin instead of a million dry bumps. I did breakout only on my forehead at the beginning but it only lasted about 2-3 weeks, then I would get a pimple every now and then but now I don't even get pimples anymore. I cant even imagine how much more flawless my face can get. I hope it affects everyone else in a positive way too."

• Joe
• January 31, 2015

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I started taking this medication about four years ago, stopped maybe two or three years ago. Great success, my acne vanished and I have only had acne one time since, when I accidentally used moisturizer on my face. Only side effect I had was dry skin (mostly just chapped lips), which is to be expected, but it is pretty much back to normal now."

• ACCUT...
• December 26, 2013

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I developed acne at about 11 years old. It wasnt bad, but it got worse. At about 12-13 years old, it hit hard and got really bad. I tried everything you could possibly think of. You say it, I've tried it. But nothing at all worked. I tried things as little as home remedies to expensive dermatologist cleansers that cost over $100 a bottle. Still, nothing worked. For a while I nearly gave up hope, I was so insecure about my skin I wouldn't even dare to leave the house, let alone my room, without makeup on. I found makeup was like my security blanket in a way. I discovered Accutane and let me tell you, it is THE best thing I have ever tried. My acne is gone and I'm 15 now. I couldn't be more happier. I believe Accutane is a cure."

• Kayla
• November 29, 2018

Accutane (isotretinoin) "Accutane was truly a blessing for me. I was discouraged and honestly scared to go on the medication after doing research and reading all the stories and reviews. At 17 years old my acne was so bad it completely destroyed my self-confidence, and I was beyond desperate to find a way to stop it that I didn’t care what it took. Within the first 2 months of starting the treatment people began noticing a difference. Lotion and moistizuring became my best friend for those 6 months, luckily I did not experience anything worse than that. A word to the wise though: do NOT drink while on this medication it already compromises your liver and I had to learn this the hard way. Overall 10/10 drug, I’ve been off of it for about 2 years and all my scars and hyperpigmentation have faded, and I maybe get a single pimple every couple weeks, If that. Moral of the story, there IS hope, your scars and acne will go away and you will be able to feel like yourself again!"

• my_name
• May 1, 2019

Accutane (isotretinoin) "There are many times I've used the word "acne" as an enduring burden, but its been something that I will never forget.It was 7th grade when it got bad and I beat myself up that it was my fault I looked a certain way, that people blazingly stared at me, and that I wasn't enough for my peers or myself in my appearance. My mom then took me to the dermatologist and although we went through many prescriptions, none seemed to provide the right solution, except finally after 3 years Accutane the acne was done. I hope that whoever is reading right now first knows that YOU aren't alone and that it is necessary to have someone who can help you through it. Accutane has several side effects (one of them is depression); but, if you write a diary or just remember that YOU'RE beautiful in every single way and that this is temporary, then you will expect some CRAZY miracles. I'm glad I went through this, because it has made powerful growth in my life. I wish the best to all of you on this journey!"

• Los
• July 4, 2008

Accutane (isotretinoin) "The only way to combat acne is from the interior. All those soaps and cleansers don't work. Acne is just a bad genetic trait, so you cannot just put a cream on. You must take a pill to fight the problem from within."

• Anony...
• January 13, 2013

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I'm 16 years old and used to suffer from scarring acne. Accutane was AMAZING. At first, I was so scared to go on this medication due to side effects, but my doctor had finally talked me into it. I started seeing amazing results after about a month. My skin was pretty much clear by month 3. The only side effects I had were dry lips (However Aquaphor solved that problem) and dry skin (Cetaphil after washing face or shower solved that problem). I also had a huge change in attitude. I was much more active and my appetite changed. I LOST 30 lbs, I sometimes had cravings however I feel as though Accutane sped up my metabolism. Highly recommended, I feel beautiful now."

• scarred...
• February 22, 2015

Accutane (isotretinoin) "I've been using it for 8 weeks now and my skin has cleared up tremendously. I still get a few cystic acne (my dermatologist says its normal as Accutane is working to push out all hidden blackheads under the skin) but no new whiteheads or blackheads. Skin is also much less oily. I take about 40mg a day."