Isotretinoin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• J-m...
• September 21, 2018

For Acne "I personally loved Accutane! I spent 8 years dealing with moderate hormonal cystic acne. Like most people on here, I tried everything else out there. I kept saying no to Accutane because of all the horror stories I had read online. Finally, my doctor said there was nothing left for me to do except Accutane. So, I did my research, and I prepared myself for the worst. My acne is completely gone after the 5-month course. I was one of the lucky few to have very little side effects from the medication. My face was hardly dry at all, and I only had some chapped lips. But nothing like I had expected. What I will say to the people questioning it is trust your doctor! Obviously, do your research, but don't get too caught up with the stories online. Know there are risks, and some people have had horrible experiences with it, but also know everyone is different. I think if you prepare yourself for the worst, it may not be as bad."

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2008

For Acne "I had acne for almost half of my life. I'm 26 years old and like everybody, I tried every product on the market. Nothing worked, but Accutane is like a miracle. My face got clear in the first week. I didn't get worse in the first weeks. This is my last month; I did a 6-month treatment of 80 mg daily. Talk to your doctor about this drug; it's 100% effective."

• VM1...
• October 18, 2015

For Acne "Accutane saved my life. Although the dryness was sometimes hard to cope with, I highly recommend Accutane to those of you who have literally tried everything and nothing seemed to work. I had bad acne, and I tried every face wash, cream... you name it... and it did not work. Until I found Accutane and asked my doctor if I could try it, I was miserable. Having a clear face made me have so much more confidence. I really do owe Accutane everything. Thank you so much for making my life better."

• Tnt...
• February 7, 2017

For Acne "My son had severe acne. We tried every prescription and non-prescription topical cream and also the oral medications, minocycline and doxycycline. Nothing worked, and he was struggling for 2 years with self-esteem crushing acne all over his face. I was hesitant to have him try Accutane because of all the side effects, but I'm so glad we decided to have him try it. He started at 40 mg the first month and then switched to 80 mg for 5 months. His face is completely clear. I call this a miracle drug. It's not for everyone, and please realize there are some serious side effects for some people. My son mainly just had chapped lips and some peeling skin, but nothing that wasn't manageable with moisturizer and chapstick."

• Mea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2018

For Acne "I always told myself I was gonna post a before and after picture of my acne, but I never had enough balls, so here it is! I have had cystic acne for a couple of years now, and it put a huge damper on my self-confidence. After trying every single kind of cream, antibiotic, and diet (I even went vegan), I finally found a doctor who believed that I had been through enough and put me on Accutane. Although it’s a really powerful drug with some potentially hideous side effects, it has been a life changer. Don’t ever let someone with perfect skin tell you that 'acne doesn’t matter' or that 'your acne isn’t even that bad.' YOUR FACE IS THE FIRST THING THAT PEOPLE SEE!"

• Anonymous
• June 2, 2009

For Acne "My 19-year-old son has been on Accutane for 4 months now. His face is much clearer, but his 2nd-month blood test showed his blood triglyceride levels had jumped from 120 to 730 (that's really high and bad). It's a rare side effect that tends to happen to people who may be genetically predisposed to diabetes and high cholesterol. He changed his diet from mostly junk food to a low-fat, low-sugar one so he could continue on Accutane, and his doctor put him on medication. Two weeks later, and 10 pounds lighter, his blood triglycerides were down to 65. His face continues to improve, he feels great, and has learned to really enjoy healthy eating. Moral: get those blood tests. The life you save may be your own."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2020

For Acne "I started the medication a little under 3 months ago. My acne wasn’t as bad as most people have it. I would get 1-3 cystic breakouts about every week. I also had pretty oily skin, which is mainly what caused these breakouts. One week on the medication, my skin's oil decreased substantially. Week 2 came around, and I had probably the worst breakout I’ve had in recent memory. It took about a week and a half for my skin to heal from that, but I haven’t had any breakouts since. I haven’t even had tiny pimples or anything like that as well. Accutane has made my skin so much better, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The side effects aren’t anything to worry about either. The only side effects I’ve gotten were dry skin, chapped lips, and red hands (my derma gave me a cream for my hands, and they were fine a week later). With all of this said, I would highly recommend Accutane, although the side effects seem scary, I have only gotten the dryness."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2013

For Acne "I highly recommend this treatment. I had my second child at 33 years, and for the next two years, spent too much money fighting the worst breakouts I'd ever had in my life. I was at the point where I would not go out because I hated the acne marks. My doctor told me I was a good candidate for Accutane, and after consulting friends who had taken it in their teen years, I decided to take the treatment. No regrets! It is not an easy process. Treatment was for 6 months. My skin and lips peeled after the first month up to the 5th, and they were very sensitive to the sun. It felt raw. My joints were very tight when I woke up in the morning (like arthritis). But worth every discomfort. Treatment ended October 2011, and I have been breakout-free for the last 2 years."

• Nat...
• February 16, 2015

For Acne "In junior high, all of a sudden, my face just erupted in acne. You could tell people were staring. I hated looking in the mirror. It's remarkable how fast all the acne disappeared. This medication was a real lifesaver. My dad didn't have access to this medicine, and from 12 to 25, he was absolutely covered in acne. So grateful I have this stuff. Side effects to note: VERY dry lips, dry skin, back pain."

• Tra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2014

For Acne "I went on Accutane twice in my early 20s. It cleared my skin. I suffered from mild to moderate acne, not extreme cystic acne. Afterwards, everyone commented on how amazing my skin was. It's an amazing medicine. The only side effect I had was dry lips, which I dealt with by buying Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream. Accutane has a powerful anti-aging effect as it wipes out a lot of the photoaging you have suffered up to the point you start taking it. I am now 45 and look 10 years younger. I credit Accutane for the fact that I look so much younger than my years. It is a great medicine."

• Tre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2019

For Acne "For people who are thinking of taking it and are worried, I wanted to share that I'm lucky enough to have NOT experienced half these effects, so you may not get them yourself! I went through private health, and the first dosage was 30mg, then 40mg, and currently I'm on month 3 at 60mg. I could see that my skin immediately started to clear up, but since then, the results have stagnated a little and I haven't noticed much change. Side effect-wise, I get really dry lips, and it's a bit dry inside my nostrils... But that's it! No headaches or anxiety, no aching joints (still go to the gym 3-5 days a week), haven't noticed any particularly bad breakouts (just not clearing up), and had slightly sensitive skin on my face in month 2. I do have mild eczema anyway, but it definitely hasn't made it worse. And one thing that's great while you are on it, you never get greasy hair! So if acne is really affecting you, go for it. For me, it's worth the side effects."

• jan...
• August 24, 2019

For Acne "I struggled with a lot of small acne and redness on my face. The doctors diagnosed me with keratosis pilaris (KP) on my face, arms, and shoulders (which is not curable). I tried many topicals and home remedies, they all made my face more red and left me feeling helpless. Accutane was my last resort, and mark my words, I wish it were my first. Everything, and I mean everything, is gone. No more redness, no more bumps on my face, arms, or shoulders. Dermatologists just say things sometimes, maybe I didn’t even have KP. This drug works wonders, it took me until my senior year to finally use it. Don’t waste your time with acne when you can have beautiful skin. Use this treatment!"

• Sha...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 5, 2017

For Acne "I want to thank the people responsible for the creation and distribution of this product! I am so, so, so happy and satisfied. I want to share my story with the world. I want to show my pictures of my results to everyone! This product is a true blessing, and I do not regret taking a single pill. My skin looks fabulous! Thank you!"

• Ash...
• March 10, 2015

For Acne "It is incredible. It really makes a difference to your skin. Yes, it gets worse before it gets better, but once you get past the painful stage of breakouts, all you see week by week is improvement! I highly recommend it to those with severe acne. Before you know it, your skin will be perfect!"

• Zar...
• November 14, 2016

For Acne "I'm just finished my second month on Accutane, and I have never been happier about my skin! I have tried topical creams and antibiotics, which did not help at all. When my dermatologist prescribed Accutane for my severe acne, I was doubtful after being prescribed unhelpful drugs. But I was wrong, and Accutane is working great for my skin. It's been a long struggle with acne, and I am finally seeing results to clearer skin. The results you get from this medicine overpower the side effects... trust me, it's worth it."

• Ros...
• October 15, 2013

For Rosacea "I took Accutane about 10 years ago, it was a pain to go to the lab every month so I could get my prescription, but it was worth it. My skin was so bumpy and inflamed that at some points my eyes would be swollen shut from the massive bumps on my cheeks. I only took Accutane for about 3 months, and I have been mostly clear since. I have only had about 2 large rosacea-related cysts since, and they were 1/4 the size and didn't have the pain that just made you want to cry. I'm still on other medications as it didn't completely clear up my rosacea acne, but it was 80% better, and I couldn't be happier that I no longer suffer from the pain of the cysts."

• joe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 2, 2014

For Acne "Accutane saved my life, plain and simple. I've tried the facial burn and peel method, but only attained severe blistering and sunburn. Before that, I'd tried everything, and I mean everything. After I'd literally burned my face off to no avail, I'd basically given up on trying to get rid of my acne. Sometime later (and after about 7 years of living with alternating moderate to severe acne), I had accepted that I was going to just have to live out my life with acne (my mom is still struggling with hers). But after trying Accutane, I couldn't be happier. If you have stubborn acne, you need to try this."

• Rai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2013

For Acne "My daughter has been taking Accutane for 6 months now, and her skin is flawless! She is so happy! She has been complaining of back pain, but she is going to a chiropractor and getting adjusted regularly, which seems to help. At first, her lips were terribly chapped! But I bought some really good chapstick, and now she is fine. She is tired, but she is also a teenager, so that may come into play. She would not wear tank tops last summer because her skin was so broke out. Now I am planning my wedding, and she is only looking at strapless dresses! This has boosted her confidence, and I am thankful she was able to take this medicine!"

• Oie...
• October 20, 2016

For Acne "I had struggled with moderate acne for 4 years. I tried every lotion and potion possible on prescription and every medicated facial wash available for acne-prone skin. Nothing worked. Finally, after a year of waiting for an appointment, my dermatologist prescribed 30 mg of isotretinoin (Roaccutane). It has taken about 3 months to start to see an improvement, and now, almost 6 months in, my skin is completely clear. It has really helped my self-confidence. The good thing is my clear skin will be permanently clear and the dreaded acne will not return. Other than severely dry lips and quite a few nosebleeds (although not as many as I thought), my side effects have been minimal. Stick with it, it definitely works, you just have to be patient."

• Rya...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2020

For Acne "Yes, there is some dryness and sensitivity. I applied various lip products hourly, and I found myself putting Vaseline up my nose. But, I've been dealing with cystic acne since high school (I'm now 37), and my skin is finally clear and smooth."

• Ant...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 12, 2017

For Acne "I started getting bad acne in my sophomore year of high school, and it got progressively worse. I was at the point of depression and anxiety, I didn't know what to do. I took Proactiv and Retin-A, but none of it helped. Finally, when I was 19, I started using Accutane and had to get blood samples every month because it was so potent. It worked like magic, though, and all the bad acne went away and never came back. I experienced no side effects, and my face has been clear ever since."

• Ej1...
• September 9, 2013

For Acne "My acne was severe before Accutane. I was at the point where I wouldn't leave the house, I had no social life. It was so horrendous it was emotionally awful and physically painful too. I felt suicidal, it was that bad. I felt like a monster, tried so many ways to get rid of my acne from the age of 13, nothing worked. It just got worse, turned cystic, and then when I turned 21, I decided to take the plunge and go for Accutane. Not joking, the first two months were hell, and I felt like giving up. But I carried it on, and yeah, the side effects, like dry skin and lips, were bad, and I was moody, but all I regret is not taking it sooner. My skin is perfect now and glows. I look like a different person, I'd advise this 100%."

• ACN...
• October 31, 2013

For Acne "I was on this drug for 6 months, the process was horrible. I had dry skin, muscle aches, and the worst thing, no visible improvement. The very last month, I noticed my skin was a little more clear than usual, but still not acne-free. Then, in the last week of my medication, I cleared up, and after I stopped the medication, I was pimple-free. It has been a year now, and I hardly EVER have a pimple! I went from severe acne to nothing! Stick with it till the end! Your self-confidence will thank you in the future."

• Nik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2022

For Acne "Don't take this drug, I'm warning you. I had very bad acne on my back, chest, and face. I took Accutane for 6 months, and it really cleared my skin, however, the permanent side effects are much worse. My acne came back to the same state as it was before, but now I also struggle with very dry skin, dry mouth, dry eyes, eczema, and others. Trust me, I'm telling you this for your own good, don't take it."

• poo...
• May 26, 2013

For Acne "Accutane changed my life, and I promised myself that I would share my experience with the world if this worked for me, and yes, it did! After I had my baby, and even before, I had chronic cystic acne all over my face. I couldn’t bear to look in the mirror. My face would hurt from just touching it. I had used everything you could think of until one day, while in my doctor’s office, I read about Accutane. My doctor advised me to talk to my dermatologist, which I did, and here I am 8 months later with POSITIVE results. Accutane really worked for me. Yes, there were side effects, but for me, it was tolerable. Now I can look people straight in the eye without feeling ashamed of how I look. My gynecologist even commented on how my skin looks. Everyone has been asking what I did because I have this sudden glow. Try ACCUTANE because it works!"