Claravis for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Dorothy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2013

"I got acne everywhere! Face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Within the first 2 weeks my chest was completely clear, my face was a lot less bumpy (pimples not gone yet) and my blackheads dried out completely. I used pore strips to clear those out and no new blackheads appeared. As far as side effects, I got dry lips but Neosporin makes an overnight lip balm that really helps a lot. I use it during the day but really slather it on at night. My muscles feel weaker and I feel physically exhausted a lot faster with a slow recovery when I go to the gym. I've been on Claravis for 5 weeks now and I'd say the positive outweighs the negative for sure."

• Melees
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2020

"I have been on this medication almost two months no improvements so far. I'm actually breaking out more and my acne is getting worse. I used to have acne only on my forehead area now I'm getting it around my cheeks. I don't know what to do other then wait and hope for the best. The reason why I gave it 1 is cause the medication has not been effective for me. I will definitely change my rate once i see improvements."

• Ljc
• November 19, 2016

"I was not this drug for a little over 6 months and boy did it work wonders. I had always had bad acne and nothing had seemed to work before. Topical creams, birth control, other prescription pills. I had severely dry lips and skin, it sucked but it was tolerable. The worse side effect I had from this drug were mood changes. My doctor decided to try to increase my dose and boy that was a mistake. I became depressed, suffered mood swings and had some horrible almost suicidal thoughts. If you have any mental illness I would not recommend this drug. I had to undergo monthly blood and pregnancy tests as well. I am very happy with the results but those were the worst 6 months of my life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2016

"I am extremely satisfied with this medication. I took it for 5 months, and at my peak I was prescribed 40mg twice a day. It took about 3.5 months to start noticing results. I have now been off it for 3 weeks and wow! My skin is 100% clear. I've had acne since I was a teen and after failing other options such as antibiotics, I was placed on Claravis. You will have chapped lips. I had to apply aquaphor (really good chapstick) every 15 minutes. Other side effects I had were nosebleeds, dry skin, eczema, rashes on my hands and arms, very sore muscles, sore chest, and any scrapes I got took absolutely forever to heal. I felt sluggish, sort of like I had the flu for 5 months. However, having clear skin was definitely worth it!"

• July5...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 6, 2018

"Right before my 49th birthday I finally gave in and decided to start taking this drug. I started breaking out when I turned 40 and I couldn't find a drug or diet to relieve the symptoms over the next 9 years. I was resistant to taking this drug due to the reported side effects. I started taking the medication in June of 2017 and I ended in December of 2017. The before and after pictues (June/December) tell the whole story. I only pray it does not come back."

• Anonymous
• May 24, 2011

"I've been on Claravis for one month. I noticed a smoother complexion within a few days! I had moderate acne starting around 13 years old, I'm 25 now. I consider myself an attractive girl but not without make up. This is the first time in 12 years I have looked in the mirror and thought I looked pretty without make up. It's a great feeling! I can see my pores getting smaller and my blackhead disappearing more and more everyday. I'm only experiencing 2 side effects, dry lips and a little nauseous anxiety. I have a doctors appointment today to discuss my side effects. I hope they are normal and don't get worse. I love Claravis."

• Nk97
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2014

"I had struggled with severe acne since middle school. It started in 6th grade and I honestly didn't know what to do. Sure other kids were getting pimples, it was the onset of puberty. But my acne was different. My face was soaked in oils, covered in patches of acne and red as hell. It really blew, and it continued that way until 8th grade. I had tried tons of "solutions" such as acne free, proactiv, Epiduo, and countless others. But there's a point where those medicines won't work for such a severe case of acne like mine, and many others. So in 8th grade my dad and I finally decided we should go see the dermatologist. He put me on Claravis for two months. I've been clear ever since. Now I'm a senior and I feel better than ever. Great experience."

• eridi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2017

"I'm a 20 year old with severe acne on my face. I took 40 mg for the first two months and am currently on 60 mg. I am on my third month and am starting to see great results. Some of the side effects that I've had are very dry skin near my mouth and nose, chapped lips (especially on the corners), and sore shoulders. (All of which I've found relief for, thankfully. Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion for my skin, Vaseline for my lips, and the occasional Advil for when I am sore). I still have a few cysts on my jaw and lower cheek but they are slowly disappearing. I have a lot of hyperpigmentation and scarring from years of severe acne but I am hopeful. This medication is very expensive but I really feel like it has been worth it."

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2012

"I have had moderately bad acne since I was 8 years old, and it was pretty difficult throughout lower and middle school. I refused to go out in public without my shoulders and back covered, even in the summer time. I was really scared of all the horror stories about this medicine, but I had no serious side effects. I had dry lips, throat, and skin all over my body, but that was about it. I could still wear contacts, and only needed to moisturize twice a day with Cetaphil. This is truly a miracle drug. I did it for seven months, but in just the first two months my skin was almost completely clear. I just finished my last dose three days ago and love my skin. I can now start my freshman year in high school with confidence!"

• lehma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2018

"45yo male on Claravis for 6 weeks so far. Face is completely cleared up from severe cystic acne suffered the last 5 years. Took minocycline for 3 years then started having severe side effects. Claravis has been a life saver! Side effects for me so far have been dried cracked lips and dry skin from the neck up."

• Someo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2017

"Before I say anything about this medication I want to state it is a very expensive process. I knew this is where I would end up but my dermatologist literally had to try every other option first, none but one worked yet the side effects were so bad I had to stop. I am the person who always get the side effects that people rarely get, that is another reason I am writing this review. I have the dry lips like everyone else, I'm using all the stuff my dermatologist told me to use but they still crack a lot & bleed.. not the worst since my skin is clearing up. Worse part is I get migraines & this seems to make them worse with visuals. I hate to read all the reviews on here saying acne comes back, I will be sure to come back & review how I end up"

• mkg
• August 4, 2015

"Had horrible cystic chin acne for 14 years and finally decided to take Accutane in my late twenties when everything else on the market failed. Completed 5 months of treatment about 1 month ago and my skin is like it belongs to someone else. Not only do I not have breakouts, but my pores are smaller and there is no swelling. I did have some joint pain and chapped lips, but very small price to pAy for such dramatic results. I wish I took it earlier in life."

• ritamay
• May 24, 2009

"I am a 29 year old female that started to get acne about 8 months ago. After trying several different medications including antibiotics and getting no results. My doctor discussed Claravis (Isotretinoin). I was a little scared at first after reading about the side effects and the length of time you have to take the medication. But after no results using anything else and my acne getting worse, I started Claravis on May 9, 2009, 40mg once a day for 5 months. After only two weeks, I have already noticed a difference in my acne and have not had any breakouts since starting it. I had very oily skin before and now I am dealing with a little dryness around my forehead and eyebrows and yes very chapped lips. Overall, good results."

• xcboy
• October 20, 2010

"I had pretty mild acne at age 14-15, but it REALLY hurt my self esteem. I didn't talk to any girls because I was so embarrassed of my face. I started Claravis, and I'm not kidding, two days, my skin was almost completely clear. I stayed on it for three months, and didn't have a single breakout, just mildly dry lips. Now I'm 16 and its been at least 5 months since my medication ended, and I'm so happy. I've had like three breakouts that have lasted for one day and they were most likely from my sweaty face, since I'm a runner."

• Thomas
• May 9, 2016

"I started Claravis 4 months ago and it was a terrible start, I experienced a very rough purge process and my acne continued for a while. Around the 3 1/2 month period my acne magically stopped though. Haven't broken out in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately my face is covered in red marks left over from the acne but my dermatologist is prescribing a retanoid my next month (my last) to treat those quickly. Very good treatment but takes a while. 3 1/2 months in my case."

• lucas
• June 22, 2017

"(2017) completely cleared my skin. I've had acne since I was 15 and I'm now 26. I did 6 month course. Side effects- dry lips, dry skin and hair. I took 40mg daily. It certainly did wonders and I am very satisfied!"

• Lilya...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 7, 2017

"I ran out of room with writing my other review but I use cetephil daily face cleanser and daily advance lotion. I use aquaphor for my lips. I keep it at all times. With my side effects I also have severe muscle aches!!!!! I hope this helps anyone who is considering to use accutane. I recommend it but keep a close eye on your Side effects. I'm happy with how it's working as of now just my complexion isn't good. I also HIGHLY recommend to not pull off dry skin! As it will lead to a red mark and become dryer and will become a scar. And do not pick at any zits. I'm a big picker, I'm constantly feeling on my face and pick if I feel anything. It leads to scarring. Be patient with it. You'll look great afterwards."

• Rich_2
• March 24, 2017

"Mild to moderate persistent acne. Male, 20s. Get prescribed this drug. Almost completely cleared up. Dry skin is my only side effect. First month takes some getting used to with bringing lotion/chapstick with you places. First 3 weeks is kind of fun watching everything get pushed out of your skin. I was hesitant after horror stories but you'd be wrong not to try it."

• Jilli...
• March 30, 2017

"I have had mild acne my entire life. I'm 33 years old and after trying everything finally tried Claravis. The first few months the acne was worse. The following 3 months I would have my normal breakouts. Finally after 6 or 7 months I just stopped breaking out and haven't had one pimple since. I'm on my last week of the meds and am sooo happy! The dry lips sucked I kept chapstick on every room of the house at work and in the car but still so worth it to not have to feel the need to load makeup on my face before I leave the house! My advice to everybody is to give it at least six or seven months before you get discouraged and stop taking it!"

• Jerry
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2019

"I started using Claravis 5 months ago and I am disappointed with the results. My acne looks completely the same, I break out everywhere on my body with painful cysts which I was told would only last during the “purging period”. I started with 20mg two times a day for month 1, then 30mg two times a day for months 2 and 3, then 40mg 2 times a day for month 4. That is when I was expecting to be completely clear since mostly everyone is by that time but wrong. Now I’m taking three 30mg pills everyday starting month 5. It has been painful seeing everyone else with great results in shorts amount of time and I’ve completely lost hope just really taking it for the heck of it at this point. I would not recommend this if you want to be sitting around wasting time."

• finally...
• May 2, 2009

"I have been using this medication for one month to treat sebaceous hyperplasia, which I developed at age 58, after a life of oily/acne-prone skin. I am amazed at the results - no oil and a reversal of the sebaceous hyperplasia. I will be on this (40mg once daily) for 5 months if all goes well as it presently is, and I hope that the results are lasting. No woman should accept that nothing can be done about this problem if they care about their looks."

• Britt
• September 21, 2017

"I've been taking claravis for 3 months and have had significant improvement in my adult cystic acne. I was VERY worried about side effects. I definitely have dry, chapped lips and my cholesterol has gone up. My skin/hair isn't dry, but, I normally have very greasy skin/hair. My olive skin wasn't that sun sensitive, I still took precautions at the beach (sunblock, hats, umbrellas). Per my DR: Supplements (including protein powder) & OTC drugs that are processed by your liver/kidneys are to be avoided. My DR told me to check with them before taking other medication. Side effects are real but very manageable. This drug really works! Stay hydrated, moisturize, and carry aquaphor for chapped lips!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2012

"Loving it so far. Im currently on my 17th day and I'm so happy! After the first 3 days, my mom was able to notice results. I didn't trust her though because I thought she was just pumping my head up so I didn't get discouraged about non instant results. A few days later, I was asked by multiple of my coworkers if I have make up on and I proudly say NO with a huge smile. I can't believe it's working so well, I've had acne since 7th grade, I'm now 24 and this has been the only thing to work. My confidence has skyrocketed. Only side effects I'm experiencing are extremely dry lips, neck pain, and a little restlessness. Its well worth it for the results so far!"

• Anonymous
• March 30, 2010

"I am on my first month of Clavaris 40 mg. And I am really loving it. I really should have started this sooner. Because the results are amazing! Before using this drug my skin was horrible. I tried everything and nothing worked like this! Within 2 weeks almost all my breakouts were gone, now at my 4 week mark, I have just a few left on my chin area, but for the most part everything is clear and I used to have Rosacea too and that's gone! I have nothing but good things to say about this drug. As far as side effects, I was really tired the first 2 weeks but now I feel more energized. And always have chapstick handy. You will experience dry lips for sure. Even my friends and family are noticing a difference. Give it a try!"

• Anonymous
• January 28, 2010

"I should be on 93 mg but she started me on 40 mg to see how I react. She told me it worked from the inside out and that any acne that was on its way would still come but at some point it would get better. I waited for whatever was already coming and I had basically nothing appear. I hate using lotion but have been using cetaphil lotion in fear of what may happen if I don't. I have noticed a little drying on my chin but have been able to contain it using the lotion. My lips have been the only real side effect. After 14 days I have noticed a change to the amount of blackheads. By 11 PM each day I have very few which is amazing. I still have a long way to go."