Isotretinoin (Accutane) Reviews

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Common brand names: Accutane, Ro-accutane, Sotret

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Sean, NYC
Nov 5th, 2009
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Pros:took accutane 3 yrs ago and it worked great for me... prior to that i had pretty bad acne for about 10 yrs and tried antibiotics and topicals but never great results... the accutane worked great but seems like it is coming back.. i will use again
Cons:dry skin. chapped lips. upset stomach on occasion
Bottom Line:it worked sooo well for me and it seems like i will have to go for another treatment... I would love not to use any drug but unfortunately my skin has been pretty bad..... drink a lot of water!!!! and take with meal and should be fine... i feel worse when my skin is bad then when i was on this medicine.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Sean has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Martin, Tucson, AZ
Nov 4th, 2009
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Pros:clear skin, confidence
Cons:dry lips/skin, sun sensitivity, a bit of hair loss(temporary)
Bottom Line:TRY IT!!! i came to this website 4 months ago when my dermatologist told me to think about taking accutane and i gotta say i was pretty scared. i kept reading about people who became very depressed and all, and i began to think that maybe this wasnt for me.After some encouragement from my family i decided to take it. Now im 1 month away from finishing my treatment and i can easily say starting the accutane treatment is one of the best decisions ive made. My face, back,neck,shoulders and chest are clear of acne (i still have some scars) and i definetely feel alot more confident around others. I have recently experienced my hairline to recede, but according to my dermatologist, if its caused by accutane, it should come back about a month after my treatment is over. On some poeple its permanent but its usually people who are older (20-30sums) and were going to loose it sooner or later. as for other sideeffects, its nothing you cant control.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Martin has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Lean, United Kingdom
Nov 4th, 2009
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Pros:clear skin extremly powerfull.
Cons:chapped lips, dry skin, depression, back pain, aches.
Bottom Line:Definatly worth all of the horrible side effects! My skin started to get worse when first using it but then my acne scabbed over and started to dry away, also my blackheads reduced in size in a matter of a month.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Lean has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Matt, Glastonbury, CT
Nov 2nd, 2009
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Pros:Clears your face, at least at first
Cons:I had extremely dry skin/lips, very high sun sensitivity, back pain, joint pain, bad blood tests leading to stoping lifting, depression (but not sure if because of accutane), bad night vision, weight loss, purple skin, diarrea/rectal bleeding still
Bottom Line:Acne coming back a few months later, but have to give it 5 stars because it was the only drug that actually cleared it in the first place.I may have to take this drug again, because my acne is starting to come back :( . Though the side effects suck!, I hate acne with a passion. I am a lifter and lost a ton of my muscle on this drug, am finally getting it back but what's the point, if I'm gonna have to take accutane again :(. Acne makes me so depressed, which is why as much as I hate the side effects none of them matter; if it made me loose a limb or something who cares as long as the acne's gone that's all I care about.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Matt has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:15.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Glenn, Calgary
Nov 2nd, 2009
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Pros:None yet
Cons:very dry lips and face, depression, nose bleeds
Bottom Line:have been on 60mg a day for over a month now. no success yet, and acne has gotten worse. hope to see effects soon.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Glenn has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Aston, England
Nov 1st, 2009
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Pros:Cleared grade five acne completelyonly very minor scaring on cheeks left after 3rd month
Cons:Left depressed and anxious unable to lead a normal teenage life wishing she had never heard of the treatment and only had bad skin to worry about.
Bottom Line:Do not - repeat do not use this drug. Spots are much easier to live with than depression
Usage:Aston has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Person, yes
Oct 31st, 2009
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Pros:clears acne greatly
Cons:tired,dryl lips, dry skin
Bottom Line:ok I started taking this about two months ago. At first my acne seemed to get worse. But then better then worse. But over the past week I have seen a dramatic change my face has cleared so much its almost gone. I'm very happy with the results
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Person has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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DIana, Orange county
Oct 30th, 2009
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Pros:Flawless Clear Skin
Cons:Dry lips and skin- sensitive eyes
Bottom Line:Accutane is effective- I took all types if antibiotics fir years which can be a pain on the butt and cause serious damage. With accutane I only have to be on it 4-6 months. So far I've been on it 2 months and have clear skin- having clear skin has definitely made me feel better. I've spent hundreds of dollars and then some on over the counter creams and antibiotics that I wish doctors were more consistent in prescribing this medication rather than seeing you suffer every three months an antibiotic fails and you have to try a new one. I've had acne for 10 years and accutane has been the only effective drug for me.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:DIana has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Cocorocos, Pc, New York
Oct 30th, 2009
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Pros:clear skin , and also my confidence skyrocketed i became a pimp lol ( Just kidding ) but I became more outgoing , I am not afriad of talking to a girl cuz of my acne, I got out more often then i did when I had acne.
Cons:dry lips. sore muscles, upset stomach , and headaches, palpitations make sure you take it with food cuz if not your heart start pounding , believe me!!!
Bottom Line:I had acne for 4 years and nothing seemed to work until I took accutane , it cleared my skin , it did what it was supposed to do which is great. I thank God also cuz he helped me to get through the treatment it was a nightmare , but it was worth it.accutane is a very string drug , dont f**k with that sh*t , you have to be careful use it as a last resort . if you think that you dont have any other option then got for it . I mean I know how it feels to have bad skin . my muscles are still sore
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Cocorocos has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, london
Oct 28th, 2009
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Pros:definately clears up the skin..
Cons:dry lips & sensitive skin
Bottom Line:it works but may not be permanant as i've completed a course 3 years ago and my acne has come back, so i'm taking it again.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:moderate
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