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Isotretinoin (Accutane) Reviews
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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 |
elsky from Canada
June 20, 2011
| Pros | cleared acne 100% |
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| Cons | dry chapped lips heart palpatations hands were always shaky acne returned after a year |
| Bottom line | I feel like the accutane helped in the short run with my acne which was wonderful, but for my long term health, i don't think it was a smart decision. Doctors don't even know how it exactly works, and because it is a relatively new drug, the future potential long term side effects aren't known. Use caution when putting drugs into your body. I still have problems with my acne, but I know one day that it will get better! |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
jmm0321 from Central NJ
June 16, 2011
| Pros | It gets rid of so many types of acne. |
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| Cons | It has severe side effects! |
| Bottom line | It did clear up my acne. I had moderate to severe acne. I used to get the big red ones that hurt like crazy. I was put on accutane when I was around 16 years old. I am now 31 and I have had complications with my stomach. They told me I had crohns disease because of the accutane I was on. I was put on it for 6 months. It did wonders on my face but not sure if it's worth the side effects and according to almost everyone that has used it, they have complications years later. I did rate it a 5 because it did work but I'm not sure if it's worth it because of the side effects. |
| Price paid | $350.00 |
Reid from Virginia
June 12, 2011
| Pros | -Dramatic clearing of acne: systs, pustules, papules, even blackheads all gone. -Improvement in skin tone |
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| Cons | Although Isotretinoin can have many many side effects, these are just what I experienced over my treatment: -Dry skin and lips -Dry scalp (only in first few weeks) -Back pain at night -Hyper-sensitive thin skin all over body. Its very easy to get cuts and skin yourself. -Inflamed, sunburned-looking face at times. |
| Bottom line | With some bothersome(but tolerable) side effects, Accutane absolutely DESTROYED my acne. :) I'd say that the side effects that one may endure are definitely worth the clear skin. TO THOSE WHO ARE THINKING ABOUT GOING ON IT: If nothing else has worked for you, just give it a shot. It's the most effective medication and will most likely clear you up. If you're worried about the side effects, just make sure you're prescribed the medication by a caring dermatologist. They will take care of you if you encounter any problems and if you're having trouble, your dosage will be reduced. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Sydney from british columbia, canada
June 5, 2011
| Pros | dramatically better skin! less oily hair |
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| Cons | change in eyesight, dry eyes, dry nose/bleeding, rashes on the back of my hands, lower back pain, chapped lips, consuming alcohol is not recommended, monthly blood tests |
| Bottom line | PROS: after a week or so of use, I noticed my skin was getting much,much better. my friends were beginning to notice a change in both my face and my self esteem. I no longer have to wear layers of coverup to try and hide my acne. also, living in canada, Accutane is covered by health care, so it's free! CONS: my eyes have always been dry, but Accutane has made it worse, especially if you are staring at a computer screen for extended amounts of time. the change in my eyesight is not bad enough to motivate me to get new glasses, but i definately notice it. things are a little more blurry than they used to be. For about 2 weeks, i had been sick, so i was constantly blowing my nose and sniffling. this led to massive nosebleeds that went on for 25+mins each time. very scary when you are going to school and trying to go about your normal day. the worst was when i had 4 in one day! Not too long after starting accutane, i noticed small rashes on the backs of my hands. unsightly as they are, they are not itchy and can be minimized using moisturizers and polysporin. My lower back pain causes me to stiffen if i am in a specific position for too long. it is painful to straighten up quickly, so it takes me a while to loosen up agin. it makes me feel so old!! The common side effect of chapped lips makes it necessary to carry my handy Burt's Bees chapstick around all the time. i have to exfoliate the dead skin from my lips constantly and lipstick is a definate no-no! Although consuming alcohol is not recommended, i have still done it. what you may want to know is it lowers your tolerance. A LOT! you will get drunk very quickly! Lastly, the monthly blood tests. although its a pain -you have to fast for 10 hours each time before you go- it really is for your benefit. your MD could detect some other health problem that you otherwise would not have known about. It may look like the cons outweigh the pros, but that isnt so; all of the cons are bearable |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
UKSarah from Staffordshire, England
June 2, 2011
| Bottom line | Just wanted to state that my last review should have been five stars (or whatever those little people are meant to be!), not zero! That's the trouble with doing this on your phone, rather than a computer! |
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| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $12.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
b19 from MA
May 28, 2011
| Pros | Cleared my skin in 2 weeks |
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| Cons | None- (unless you count the fact I can't stop raving about Accutane) |
| Bottom line | This is the only product that worked. I had severe acne for 2 years (I could not touch my face and sitting hurt my bacne was so awful) My doctor informed me we had run out of options. It was Accutane or nothing. In two weeks my skin cleared. I had NO side effects (seriously). I went to Europe on this stuff for two weeks and went without makeup. I pray at the altar of Accutane. Also I have NO SCARRING!!! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $20.00 |
| Acne severity | severe |
Anonymous from Los Angeles
May 27, 2011
| Pros | Clear my face almost completely but only temporarily. |
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| Cons | Heavy mood changes. Depression. Dryness everywhere. Can't drink alcohol during treatment. Monthly blood check ups. |
| Bottom line | I am 27 now. I used Accutane in 2006 for 6 months and then in 2008 for 9 months, both dosis were 30mg. I wish I never used this pill because, although it cleared my face only for a few months, it was very costly, and my mood has changed a lot since then. I have become very depressive, moody, anxious and nervous, which I never was before taking that pill. I don't recommend this product. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $1,000.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
SweetPea from AZ
May 24, 2011
| Pros | Skin so soft and acne free!! (length of time being acne free can result from the dosage..get a good doctor that has experience with accutane. Then, your acne may never come back) |
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| Cons | Dry skin, noise, hair, etc. DRY LIPS. Chapstick is a necessity Depression Acne scars can appear if you mess with/pop your pimples General scars can appear if you get cut. (even a small cut can scar) |
| Bottom line | Accutane is great, but it is a LAST resort. I look back and wonder why I even went on it, but of course, it cleared up my skin. Bottom line: the possible side effects are scary. Depression seems to be common with this drug.. I had depression on this medication, but I would always tell myself, "calm down, its the medication." I am not sure if the medication caused the depression or if I would of been depressed regardless. I think that a lot of people are depressed on this medication because clear skin does NOT solve all the problems associated with it. For example, I thought all my social problems would go away with clean skin, it would solve all my problems...That sounds stupid, but it is a big change from having acne to having none. Just like a fat person becoming skinny. lol Realizing that as freeing as being acne-free is, it does not mean that your crush will like your or that people will treat you differently. WARNING: make sure that your doctor puts you on a high dose in order to get clear completely. I was not put on a high enough dose and not only did some of my acne return, but it never was completely cleared. Now, I am currently on Tazorac and Solodyn. I want to clear up what accutane didnt because of the low dosage. I want to go back on accutane with a different doctor, but the side effects are concerning. I am just not sure. Overall, it is a personal choice. Acne is a disease and is depressing. Weigh the pros and cons, then make your own choice. Accutane is the only cure for acne. (when on the right dosage.) I personally recommend Tazorac and Solodyn as a way to go if not Accuntane. Hope this helps! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | severe |
Fernando from Puebla/Mex
May 24, 2011
| Pros | HIGLY EFFECTIVE (only if it's used under strictly dermatologist advices). |
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| Cons | Very annoying and aggresive symptoms caused by Isotrerinoin. Very high price (at least in my country). Use only in severe acne. Needs at least a combination of other 4 products. Need a supervision of a doctor and in some cases blood tests during the treatment. |
| Bottom line | Im 17 years old, the treatment was for 6 months after that i enjoy a pefect face 0% acne, that was just for the 2 months after i finished with the Isotretinoin. One day i discovered a black point in my face, i think i would be normal because of my past several acne but by the time pass my acne became much more severe and in few weeks just after my 2 months of glorius skin, my face was worse than ever. I heard about so many people that the treatment was 100% effective for them and the effectivness was for a long time but for some reason it wasn't effective for me. If you choose Isotretinoin you have to be sure to handle first the annoying symptoms caused by the medicine (in some cases the symptoms of the medicine are worst than a light or moderate acne, i recommend to choose alternative products) and second you'll have to maintain (for the rest of your life) very clean your face, if you don't want acne come back and repeat the treatment again like me. Now seriously im thinking of taking the treatment again because the effects of the medicine, i don't know how but i have learned to accept and to be more confident in myself and i think its the most powerfull remedy for the acne. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $400.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
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