Claravis and Back Pain: What Users Say

• 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."

• Vba...
• February 2, 2020

For Acne "After 3 years of trying every possible acne product and visiting multiple dermatologists with no results, I hesitantly allowed my 15-year-old daughter to go on Claravis. She is heading into month 3, and her skin is definitely improving. The cystic acne has almost disappeared, and some scarring is beginning to subside. She still has minor non-cystic type acne outbreaks, but nothing like she was experiencing. As for side effects, there have been some, but nothing too bad. The worst has been the sides of her mouth getting cracks from dry lips and then getting mildly infected. She uses Aquaphor constantly, which helps. She has experienced some backaches, but she plays sports, so that probably doesn't help. I constantly tell her that if things get too bad, she should end the meds, but she loves the results after years of being made fun of at school :( or feeling self-conscious about her acne, so she says she's not giving up. Eager to see how much better her skin gets in the next few months."

• lll...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2018

For Acne "Isotretinoin (Claravis) changed my life. My only regret is not going on it sooner (I started at age 22). If you are on the fence, do it. The only side effects I had were dry lips, some back/tailbone pain, and some depression (though I think this was more so from the birth control). I wasted so much of my life hiding away because of my mild to moderate acne. Be patient, and this will work. It's better than being on antibiotics for long periods of time. I was on it for 4 months, and my skin keeps getting better after. It did not clear up my hyperpigmentation, but I know that will fade, and I can cover it up. Monthly blood work is so worth it to be able to wake up in the morning and not worry about pimples. Use Carmex lip balm (for me, way better than Aquaphor). And go out and live your life!!! If my acne comes back (praying it doesn't), I would be happy to take this again."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2009

For Acne "This medicine is amazing. I'm 28 years old and have tried a lot of different medications to clear up my acne, but nothing worked until I went on Claravis. I have been taking 40 mg once a day for 3 months now, and my skin looks great. I am experiencing a lot of the side effects, though: blood noses, extremely dry lips, and back pain."

• Joe...
• December 20, 2011

For Acne "I'm on my 3rd month of Claravis 40 mg. I take 2 tablets once a day. I have had acne since I was 9. I have tried every cream, pill prescribed by my doctor, and various facial treatments. Claravis is the only thing that has ever worked for me. I am on month 3, and the only time I break out is at the end of the month when I start my period. The pills are worth the side effects. I do have chapped and bloody lips, Vaseline is my best friend, and I have had back pain in my lower back since month 2 of Claravis. I don't know if it's related to the pills, but I did notice several folks on the board had the same pains. Still, for a person that's had blackheads, whiteheads, scars, and pimples all over my body since I was a kid, it's totally worth it."

• Ale...
• January 1, 2012

For Acne "I started taking this medication once a day at 40 mg. So far, I definitely have seen changes, and some people say my face looks better, but it has only been about 15 days. Some side effects I have are back pain, muscle pain, dry face and lips, and a weird skin infection that looks like ringworm but is just an infection. I hope it all gets better soon, though."