Claravis and Acne: What Users Say

• Kat...
• February 25, 2016

For Acne "I'm 23, and I never had acne in high school until I stopped taking my birth control due to health conditions. I started back on it, and acne came on with a vengeance. No matter what I did, if I was on or off BC, the acne never stopped flaring up. Some days were good, and my face and back were clear, but I was tired of battling, not looking in the mirror and being happy. I tried minocycline. I'm not going to say it didn't work because it helped. Acne was still horrible. First month, some dryness, second month, more dry, nosebleeds, and cystic acne popped up. I'm finishing my third month, and more of my friends say my face is looking amazing. Can't wait to finish treatment. Patience is key for this medication, for sure!!"

• Dkr...
• October 20, 2013

For Acne "I've had moderate, treatment-resistant acne since I was about 14. I am now 21, and I started Claravis 14 weeks ago. I noticed my breakouts have been slightly worse for these first few months, and I breakout around my mouth particularly bad, and it looks like herpes, and it's very embarrassing. However, my back/chest are completely clear (they had mild acne before), and my cheeks have been clearer than usual. I'm hoping the pimples on my mouth will go away soon."

• MrP...
• July 3, 2011

For Acne "I am finishing up my final month on Claravis. The first two months, I have to say, were the worst. I broke out so bad that every time I smiled, I felt nothing but throbbing pain all over my face. Now my face has started to clear, but slowly. I have dark spots and redness all over my face, plus some blackheads to go along with it. I don't break out as bad as I did back in month 2. Hopefully, I will be able to see a clear future."

• Anonymous
• May 2, 2010

For Acne "I used Claravis for 5 months, and the results were amazing at first. However, I have been off Claravis for 2 months now, and I'm getting stubborn cyst pimples and whiteheads again. I don't know what to do because I thought this was a 'last resort' medication. I am going back to my dermatologist."

• 16Y...
• November 29, 2009

For Acne "Well, I'm just starting it, and so far it started working, but I now have acne on my head. I'm on 40 mg, and my acne is even spreading, but I use cream face wash, and it made me break out. It's only been two weeks, but it's bad right now."

• 16Y...
• November 29, 2009

For Acne "Well, I'm just starting it, and so far it started working, but I now have acne on my head. I'm on 40 mg, and my acne is even spreading, but I use cream face wash, and it made me break out. It's only been two weeks, but it's bad right now."

• Suk...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 16, 2021

For Acne "I'm 55 years old and have always had issues with acne. As I hit menopause, my acne became cystic. I tried antibiotics and creams, but nothing worked. My dermatologist finally put me on Claravis. Within a month, my skin started clearing up. The side effects I got are super dry skin, my face started peeling. I used to get acne on my scalp, face, chest, and back. It did affect my depression and anxiety. My blood work showed my triglycerides high, so I'm stuck at 30 mg so they won't get higher. At this point, I've been on it going on my 9th month, and I'm still going to be on it till October. Side effects aside from dry skin are my face peels, some body aches, I'm always tired, and I've had lots of hair loss. I use Jack Black's intense therapy lip balm for my lips so my lips don't crack. No bloody nose. I'm still purging a little, so I do get a few tiny pimples here and there. I'm hoping that will stop when I'm done."

• ker...
• August 13, 2010

For Acne "I'm on my second week of Claravis 20 mg, 29 years old. My first week was okay, until I got my period, and now I'm breaking out again. I always break out around my period. I hope it gets better. Maybe a birth control pill will help my acne, but I don't want to take any birth control pills."