Isotretinoin (Accutane) Reviews
Reviews home, or write a review for this item.
Prescription summary (992 votes) |
How well it works
 
4.2/5 |
|
Agreeability
  
3.4/5 |
|
Affordability
  
3.6/5 |
|
|
Common brand names:
Accutane,
Ro-accutane,
Sotret |
Read reviews
95 pages
Andy, USA
May 14th, 2008 |
|
How well it works
|
|
Agreeability
|
|
Affordability
|
|
|
| Pros: | NO ACNE! Clear skin, no bumps, really smooth, much smaller pores, not oily, less wrinkles, no redness, clear skin over whole body |
| Cons: | dry lips, dry eyes |
| Bottom Line: | if you have acne, TAKE ACCUTANE!!!!!!!! Do it! I'm 23 and used dozens and dozens of over-the-counter stuff, and many perscription pills and creams-- I finally took accutane, and I wish I would have done it when I was 15- It is the best acne treatment ever mande! I've been on it 3 months, and it is AMAZING! I really can't believe how much it has changed my appearance, confidence, and everything- I've wasted SO much time, effort, and money on stupid acne products that don't work! Over time I've spent probably $200 on proactive, $500 on perscriptions, and literally thousands on face washes and creams and lotions that have NEVER worked! And now it costs me $20 a month, for like 5 months and I don't have to use all that other junk, or spend any time applying stuff or worrying. Basically, you take 2 pills a day, and that's it. No more trying to make all those other products and regiments work.....PLEASE, if you have acne, TAKE ACCUTANE!!!! in my experience, it's the only thing that works!!!! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Andy has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | $20.00 |
|
Anonymous, california
May 12th, 2008 |
|
How well it works
|
|
Agreeability
|
|
Affordability
|
|
|
| Pros: | Dried up oil in my face, cleaned pores, no more cysts!! |
| Cons: | Dry lips, red eyes (at times), REAL bad breath in the morning, small rashes at times, redness in face at times |
| Bottom Line: | Ok, ONLY go on Accutane if acne is effecting your life so much that you can't stand it anymore. I waited SOOOOO long to try this out of fear that I'd look like a freak for 6 months. This was just NOT the case. I made sure to take EVERY precaution (including carrying aquaphor in my pocket and applying it to my lips CONSTANTLY). Be responsible about this medicine. Do EVERYTHING it tells you to do (not drink, smoke, get pregnant,etc.). I took accutane for 6 months and have been off of it for almost 3 months. WOW! I still deal with red marks, but I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER. My face just feels cleaner, I can't explain it. DOn't sit there and no do anything. Accutane will help you!! I have GREAT insurance, so this costly medicine only cost me $3.00. It is normally QUITE expensive. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | $3.00 |
|
Anonymous, Denmark
May 10th, 2008 |
|
How well it works
|
|
Agreeability
|
|
Affordability
|
|
|
| Pros: | Took 98 procent of my acne away. Completely ended the deep cystic acne. |
| Cons: | Dry skin etc. I am writing this review 24 years after I finished the treatment. So far there has been no long time side effect... |
| Bottom Line: | I truely think this is a miracle drug (of course with some side effects) for those severely suffering from acne. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
|
Anonymous, Cyprus
May 10th, 2008 |
|
How well it works
|
|
Agreeability
|
|
Affordability
|
|
|
| Pros: | Its got rid of my acne, my blow dry lasts longer coz my scalp isnt oily! |
| Cons: | Dry everywhere, nosebleeds, headaches and moody. You cant wax!! oh and its expensive. |
| Bottom Line: | My dermatologist says he will perform laser treatment to get rid of the scars. Even like this my skin looks tons better.
But you definately need to be aware of the side effects otherwise you can panic after they start to happen. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | $80.00 |
|
Monica, Portland, OR
May 9th, 2008 |
|
How well it works
|
|
Agreeability
|
|
Affordability
|
|
|
| Pros: | It really works! |
| Cons: | Dry face, lips, and eyes |
| Bottom Line: | I"m going on my second month and it's already cleared my face.I have such soft clear skin finally!I'm not depressed at all I'm actually happier because it's working!Use aquaphor for your lips.Cetaphil face wash and face lotion it really moisturizes because I've tried like 5 lotions and none of them work lol so the cetaphil lotion is great!Your scalp my get dry so you should use head and shoulders dor dry scalp that's making a big difference.You pretty much just dry up but it's worth it because your skin will be clear! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Monica has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | $15.00 |
|
1 of 1 visitors found the following comment helpful.
JG, California
May 9th, 2008 |
|
How well it works
|
|
Agreeability
|
|
Affordability
|
|
|
| Pros: | Cleared my skin completely after 3 months. I first saw results within the first two weeks- my acne started to clear and the oil on my face disappeared. Once I stopped breaking out- the spots on my face cleared. |
| Cons: | Having to keep up with the blood work. |
| Bottom Line: | Took for 6.5 months. 1 month since last dose. I wished I had researched and gotten a prescription years earlier! Take the medicine seriously, but don't be afraid of all the warnings. I NEVER experienced any emotional issues while on accutane and I have a history with depression unrelated to acne. People complain about the dry lips/skin/nose/hair/etc. but the truth of the matter is that its all manageable- and its apart of the accutane doing what its supposed to do. Go buy some lotion, conditioner and lip balm (which you should use regardless of accutane) and make sure that you always use it and you'll have no problem. Also give it a couple months for dramatic results. You owe it to yourself to at least try! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | JG has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | $10.00 |
|
taylor, new jersey
May 8th, 2008 |
|
How well it works
|
|
Agreeability
|
|
Affordability
|
|
|
| Pros: | clear skin |
| Cons: | chapped lips, dry peely skin, blood tests. |
| Bottom Line: | welll . . the first 3 weeks i was on it i was on the 20mg dose and ALL my acne went away. then the next week all of it came back ? so i got put on the 60mg dose amd ive been using it for 3 more weeks and there have been no improvement at alll .
i hope its just pushing it all out before it gets better ? but im not sure why it got really good before then got worse again. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | taylor has used this item for a few months. |
|
Al, USA
May 7th, 2008 |
|
How well it works
|
|
Agreeability
|
|
Affordability
|
|
|
| Pros: | Takes about 2 months 2 c results kickin in. |
| Cons: | Chapped lips. Dry skin. Soreness in knees and middle of back. U can scar easier and takes a while 2 heal. |
| Bottom Line: | Best acne killer available. Been on it 4 4 mos. Ok. I'm a guy and b4 I started my acne was horrible 2 the point where I couldn't look at myself in the mirror and had 2 put on concealer. Which isn't ez 2 say comin from a guy. But it didn't do much because they were huge, red, painful, and were impossible 2 cover up and I could tell ppl can notice and that's the worst feeling. When u try talkin 2 ppl and instead of lookin at u they're starin at ur zits. Its very depressing cuz I didn't feel normal. I felt like I was Quasimoto or sumthin. Well I'm happy 2 say that I no longer feel like that. Its such a great feeling goin out in public and not feelin insecure about urself. And I still got 2 more mos left of medication 2 take. And best of all. No more concealer! Here's my regimen: I take 1 pill once in the morning. I wash my skin with gentle cetaphil cleanser 4 all skin types. I then moisturize with spf 15. Cetaphil. I bathe with dove body wash 4 gentle skin. I use regular aveeno m |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Al has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | $10.00 |
|
Anonymous, NC
May 7th, 2008 |
|
How well it works
|
|
Agreeability
|
|
Affordability
|
|
|
| Pros: | not sure yet |
| Cons: | not sure yet |
| Bottom Line: | I start accutane in one month. However, for those still debating. I have adult hormonal acne; all in the jawline. I never experienced acne until a year ago and it got so bad but I tried to avoid accutane. I did levulan blue light therapy twice (no impact), did Doxyclycline (no impact) did clindamycin, retina-micro, ampacillion, dephrin and every over the counter you can imagine. Only thing that helped was the ampacillion and the retina-micro; but not enough to my satisfactory. I still have cystic acne under my jawline and a few on the checks. I give up... accutane it is. I start in June and can't wait! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a day or two. |
|
1 of 1 visitors found the following comment helpful.
Sarah
May 7th, 2008 |
|
How well it works
|
|
Agreeability
|
|
Affordability
|
|
|
| Pros: | My face wasnt getting oily the first day i started using it!! And it wasnt even really that dry either! |
| Cons: | My face/lips arent really dry. Im getting back pain but I havent been moody. I feel the same and I feel great (excpet for my back, but its not too bad) |
| Bottom Line: | Its awesome so far! I dont think Im getting much results yet because I just started but I think its been helping prevent breakouts because I havent had a breakout since. :)
Just be careful while taking it! If you feel suicidal or depressed, PLEASE remember its just the medicine. If its getting out of hand, please please please stop taking it immediately! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Sarah has used this item for about a week. |
|
95 pages
Write a review
If you have a question about "Isotretinoin (Accutane)", please visit our message boards. If you have tried "Isotretinoin (Accutane)" and wish to review it, please do so below.
Rate from 1 (worst) to 5 (best) in the colored boxes below. Hover your mouse over each box for details. You may also optionally fill in your name, location, and additional fields below. Please check for accuracy before submitting your rating.
We welcome your
feedback for the reviews page.
648 users online
Home
