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Isotretinoin (Accutane) Reviews
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Anonymous
July 6, 2011
| Pros | All the acne was gone by the end of the treatment (50mg daily for 6 months) ... and I haven't had any relapse so far (it's been 6 months already after the treatment) |
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| Cons | I got really REALLY dry lips (flaky and sored) but it got better with a very hydrating lip balm (Eucerin) My acne got a lot worse the first month Pricey |
| Bottom line | I totally recommend it, for me it was a cure!! For years (six exactly) I had improvements and relapses in cycles... but with now even my skin is less greasy ;-) It can be pricey, but if you buy the generic and have a good insurance... you'll be covered For me, over-the-counter products didn't work (I had a very severe acne) and I didn't experience any major secondary effects for Roaccutane. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $80.00 |
| Acne severity | severe |
Anonymous
July 4, 2011
| Pros | Made acne slightly better. Stopped major acne break outs |
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| Cons | I have been on Accutane for 6 months and expected MUCH better results. I've stopped taking the drug, as my doctor says my skin will continue to improve after the treatment. Sensitive, itchy skin all over body. Cut/scratch very easily. Nose bleeds, dry/cracked skin on and inside nose. Anxiety. Crying spells/feeling down. Achy joints. |
| Bottom line | After stopping my course of Roaccutane after 6 months, I feel like it was not worth it. I'm hoping that my skin will continue to improve (as the doctor said) and that the redness of my face will start to go away. Alot of people are really positive about their Roaccutane treatment, and I wish I could say the same. I thought it would be alot more effective that it was. However, I was relieved when the doctor said he wanted to take me off the drug, as I was really starting to get fed up of the side effects! From my experience, I wouldn't recommend it, but after reading so many other reviews by other Accutane users, I'd suggest you gave it a try, as it may work for you. |
| Acne severity | moderate |
pellydog from Canada ontario
July 3, 2011
| Pros | CLEAR SKIN! confidence booster! |
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| Cons | chapped lips |
| Bottom line | i had comedonal acne since i was 12, the derm gave me every kind of cream and pill and nothing worked. so finally at 16 he finally put me on and it worked wonders on my skin cleared EVERYTHING ! but it now after 6 months is coming back :( |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $6.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
:) from WA
July 3, 2011
| Pros | *cleared original acne, and not one new zit since! *Insurance made it much cheaper |
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| Cons | *left behind a face full of acne scars *dry, painful rashes on legs and arms *sores on lip *skin is much more easily cut, burned, and bruised *have to get monthly blood and urine tests to get a refill |
| Bottom line | This product WILL get rid of your acne, and for me it was definitely worth all the poor side effects. I just wish I'd done it sooner. Also, I used the generic brand (Claravis) which was totally effective, so don't think you have to pay extra for the name brand of Accutane because they're exactly the same. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Soph from LA
June 30, 2011
| Pros | Clears Acne 100% Clears Blackheads 85% Cures oiliness temporarily |
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| Cons | Acne may return Dryness, minimal hair loss Sensitivity to sun |
| Bottom line | I was lucky enough to experience on a small amount of side effects. I had dry lips (my skin wasn't even excessively dry) and some hair loss which now is growing back one month later. I am not sure if I am 100% cured of acne but I would recommend anyone with severe to moderately severe acne to try this. Yes, there are side effects but honestly, I held off of Accutane for so long because of the negative reviews I read. Honestly, most people come online to write about the product because they had a bad experience. The large population of people who do not experience anything drastic just live on happily ever after and do not bother. Take it from me, this drug is worth it. I say this and I had no insurance. I got insurance half way through my course and still ended up paying about 2k. If you have insurance and bad acne, you should not wait any longer. Please do yourself a favor and take Accutane. If you are scared, consult your dermatologist about possibly starting off with low doses. I did this and found it to be more effective and I suffered no initial breakout. If you have tried almost everything and nothing has worked, there is no reason for you to skip this because of "side effects." I used to talk people out of taking Accutane until I took it myself. I now advocate it. Good luck! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $2.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Emily from Georgia
June 29, 2011
| Pros | Decreased oil production Zits disappearing by the day |
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| Cons | None thus far |
| Bottom line | I have been on Accutane for about a week, and I just had to come on here and write a review. I'm one of those people that can fill up 3 Clean n Clear oil sheets in a row... after one week of Accutane I can barely fill up one. All acne on my shoulders has gone away, and the zits on my face are disappearing. I haven't gotten the dry eyes/lips yet, but I am a contact user and haven't noticed a difference yet. It is super cheap with insurance, and I totally recommend it! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
lily from australia
June 29, 2011
| Pros | clear acne completely (for a period of time) even the black head was so much lesser... |
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| Cons | horrible acne on face during first few months and I would not want to leave house.. too dry that i cannot do anything with it.... skin rash.. I was on accutane for 2 times....first times clear skin completely then acne came back after 8 months. 2nd time was also the same...acne came back after a year |
| Bottom line | it only works for me for a short period of time.. and i felt so confident about my skin and i was able to go out WITHOUT ANY MAKE UP. i always had to put on make up to cover my pimples.... but I think i will not go on accutane again because everytime pimples do come back....and i do not think its worth for my body to undergo all the side effects again....all i do now is drink more water and eat healthy... it really depends on different person....but it just did not work for me....too bad.. if i have to go through all these side effects again (ie bad pimples first few months and dryness then pimples back), i'd honestly rather drink more water and eat healthy even thou sometimes i do feel like a chore... |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $300.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
11aamz from London
June 25, 2011
| Pros | Helps clear skin |
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| Cons | Drys out eyes Drys lips and rest of the body Depression!!! Reactions to water and other products Super sensitivity. |
| Bottom line | I used all the acne medication there is and was referred to a dermatologist who prescribed me Accutane. At first it didnt really work but I've been on it for 7 months and seen minimal changes in my skin. I havent had a breakout since I've been on it which is a positive sign! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Alysia
June 24, 2011
| Pros | Clear skin (: |
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| Cons | SO SO easy to get cuts and big red scratches, red skin within the first couple months, very dry lips (to the point where they bleed) , itchy skin, dry skin |
| Bottom line | Accutane is definitely amazing at clearing your skin. It worked great and I'm so happy with how clear my skin is now. Ive been on it for 4 months and my skin looks so good. But, it caused me alot of stress from all of the constant and many scratches I got so easily. Honestly, the only way I could avoid scratches is by sitting home, doing absolutely nothing! But, I do think its worth it and I would go on it all over again if I had to because it works great. I call it the "magical pill" haha. The side effects do suck but in the end it was worth it (: |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
lori651 from cancun
June 24, 2011
| Pros | It works (for a while at least) |
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| Cons | dry skin, dry eyes nausea headaches nasty side effects AFTER quitting |
| Bottom line | I started taking it after trying antibiotics but they didn't work, so the Dr. suggested Accutane. I was 20 years old and had had acne only for a few months, but it was severe. After taking it what looked like open wounds on my cheeks cleared with almost no scarring. While taking it I could tolerate the side effects (headaches, dry eyes, nausea and even vomit) but when i came off of it , it was horrible. I had severe depression, lost weight, hairloss and my bloodtests showed that it messed my system. AND my acne came back (about 3 years later) so, i think it's not worth to put your body through it, consider other alternatives before taking it |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $80.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
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