Claravis and Dry Lips: What Users Say (Page 2)

• xcb...
• October 20, 2010

For Acne "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 it's 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."

• Jil...
• March 30, 2017

For Acne "I have had mild acne my entire life. I'm 33 years old, and after trying everything, I 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 so happy! The dry lips sucked, I kept chapstick in 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!"

• Bri...
• September 21, 2017

For Acne "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) and 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!"

• luc...
• June 22, 2017

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

• Anonymous
• January 28, 2010

For Acne "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 in the amount of blackheads. By 11 PM each day, I have very few, which is amazing. I still have a long way to go."

• Anonymous
• March 30, 2010

For Acne "I am on my first month of Claravis 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!"

• 272...
• February 28, 2011

For Acne "Claravis cured my severe acne by 98% within 6 months of use. I had bad, red, swollen, and under-the-skin pimples, as well as blackheads, whiteheads, and little pimples all over for 4 years through middle school and some of high school. The only reason I didn't rate this a 10 is because of the side effects. To me, it was well worth it. I had SEVERE dry skin on my face and burned easily in the sun. The worst side effect by far was dry lips and nose. My lips were constantly dry and cracking to the point of bleeding, I had to use vitamin E oil and finally found that Aquaphor worked well for lips and nose. Nostrils were dry, burning, but only rarely cracked and bled. That was 6 years ago. I'm 21 now, and my acne never came back."

• 17j...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2012

For Acne "Skeptical, difficult to believe that this would work with my severe conditions. Sure enough, after five months (20 weeks), my acne on my shoulders, back, and chest was 85% healed. Once the treatment was finished, there was accelerated improvement. So within about 27 or so weeks after my first dose (2 pills per day), I was healed almost completely. However, you WILL get chapped lips and dry skin. It was extremely frustrating, the side effects were. There were also bad muscle aches every time I took a running step. The healing that the medicine provided much outweighed the side effects. You must know, I could not take off my shirt, it was so bad. However, with the help of Aquaphor, my new best friend, this WILL work, and you'll make it through."

• Anonymous
• February 22, 2012

For Acne "I have tried absolutely everything to get rid of my acne. I've been seeing a dermatologist since my early teen years. I have also done microdermabrasions and chemical peels. Claravis really worked for me. I have my blood work done once a month. I have not had any serious side effects, just chapped lips. I would recommend Claravis to anyone who struggles with persistent acne."

• Alm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2017

For Acne "Started off 20 mg for the first two months, not on 40 mg, still having breakouts, but acne has been less cystic. Side effects so far are dry lips, hair loss, dry scabby skin on top of hands, and some mild mood swings. I still work out 5 days a week and have not lost my energy. I rated the medication at an 8 because it is working but not fully. I am just being patient, but I can see results occurring. I used pure coconut oil on my face, and I love it. I usually reapply twice a day because my skin soaks it up for being drier than usual and Aquaphor for lips/hands."

• Nic...
• October 23, 2013

For Acne "I've been on Claravis 60 mg a day (30 mg twice daily) for almost 3 months now. I've seen some great improvement, but I really expected to be completely clear by now. However, I just read that you're supposed to take this pill with food, and I haven't been doing that. Symptoms are horrible. Worst muscle aches I've ever had in my life, and my lips are so dry putting on Carmex every 10 seconds still barely helps. I used to have beautiful, long, shiny hair, and now my hair is extremely stringy and brittle, and I can only wash it once a week. I always feel sick and dehydrated, and no amount of water I drink helps. Also, my skin is a really weird texture. Headaches so bad sometimes I can't even see straight. I'm trying so hard to stick it out, but we'll see."

• Anonymous
• May 4, 2010

For Acne "I have been on Claravis for a couple of months now. I developed moderate acne as an adult, and it was those difficult ones under your skin that were impossible to get rid of. I tried all the over-the-counter stuff, but I realized that they all have the same ingredients. So, even though they sound amazing on T.V., they're all a waste of money. I was skeptical about Claravis at first, but I was just so frustrated. I'm on my 3rd month now, and I've only gotten ONE pimple since I started it, and it was during the first month. As far as the downsides, I'm only really experiencing dry lips and dry skin in patches. But that could be because I have eczema. Other than that, I haven't experienced anything else."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2010

For Acne "I have been using Claravis for 1 month now, and before that, I was on Accutane for 4 months. My acne and scars have greatly improved. I still have some stubborn cysts, and I hope they will be completely gone once I am done with my treatment. Side effects are dry lips and skin, and I've experienced some mild muscle aches."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2012

For Acne "19 years old. I experienced acne since 12 on chest, face, neck, and extending to my entire back. Beginning my third month of Claravis, and I have entirely been cured of my acne. I no longer have any pimples, and I don't wear makeup anymore. It's incredible. Side effects: chapped lips. First month: fatigue."

• Anonymous
• November 16, 2011

For Acne "I've been on Claravis for almost 2 weeks now. I have a severe cyst on my chin, but since taking this medication, it is bringing those down, even the redness is clearing up. I'm experiencing dry lips and had one nosebleed, but overall this medicine seems to work. My doctor said I will experience some breakouts first, and then my face should start clearing. My old pimples are coming out, but it looks like they are never going to come back. Good luck to all, and we shall see my results since I've got 5 months to go."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2011

For Acne "I am a little past a month on it, and I started at 40 mg a day, and after the one-month check-in, they upped my dose to 80 mg a day. For the first week, really nothing happened except for mildly dry lips, after about 7 days, my skin started to dry out, but it wasn't too bad. Before Claravis, my skin was horribly oily, and I always had to worry about it. Now my skin is dry, but I'm not going to complain. It does give you joint pain, so if you have a job where it requires lifting, heads up, your back will hurt. The pill makes my skin less dry than topical creams like tretinoin and adapalene anyway, so I like it. Don't know if this is a side effect of the medicine, but orange juice and many other drinks now have a really strange aftertaste. Overall, it's amazing."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2012

For Acne "Not even finished with my first set of doses (probably around 80% of the way there), I started seeing major results. My skin is smoother and has less breakouts even after eating fried chicken. Only side effects were trouble sleeping and breathing. I also had chapped lips. Not really much psychological effects like depression or loss of interest."

• ExP...
• September 21, 2010

For Acne "I have been using Claravis (40 mg) for 15 days now, and the last 2 days I have been noticing very dry skin, my face is peeling, and my lips are cracked. My doctor gave me CortiBalm for my lips, and it has helped me tons. Also, she told me to use oil-free lotion on my face, and I have been using Purpose Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion with SPF 15 from Johnson & Johnson, it really helped me too! I am 27 years old, and for the past year, I developed really bad acne, nothing has helped me, but this seems to be helping me because I have already seen improvement with only 15 days. 2 of my friends used it, and after 5 months of use, they never had breakouts again. I am looking forward to a life like that. Good luck to all of us!"

• Sar...
• March 21, 2016

For Acne "I have currently been on this medication for the last two weeks. The first week, I was on 30 mg once a week, but I requested to be changed to every other day. These two weeks, I have seen a lot of the side effects that I was told about. Dry skin and lips have been the worst thing so far, but nothing lotion and lip balm can't fix. The only thing I can really complain about is if you are diagnosed with IBS, this medication may increase your problems with IBS. It was the worst for the first week, but switching to every other day has really helped and not as many side effects. I do not see any major changes so far, but at the same time, I have not experienced any major outbreaks, so that's a start!"

• 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."

• Can...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2012

For Acne "I have recently started using the medicine about a week ago. I have seen the most amazing results. The only downside about it is it causes my allergies to flare, causing me to have headaches and the worst chapped lips ever! Other than that, no complaints at this time."

• Anonymous
• February 21, 2012

For Acne "I have been taking 30 mg once daily for the last month. It's definitely doing something. I've broken out everywhere, and I mean everywhere. Huge, gross, cystic, and nodular pimples. BUT my dermatologist said that it has to get better before it gets worse. Where my skin isn't being overrun by grossness, you can tell that it is clearing up and looking healthier. Tomorrow I will start my new dosage of 40 mg twice daily (the first month you start with 30 a day, and then after that my dermo said they figure it out with your body weight). Side effects: pretty bad chapped lips, dry wrists and arms, also always in the bathroom cause I've been drinking between a gallon and a half to two gallons of water a day."

• Lzr...
• April 27, 2011

For Acne "I used this medication for 5 months. I started taking 30 mg twice a day, and the results were amazing! I have been off of it for 3 weeks, and my skin still looks great. I used every cream, face wash, and nothing ever worked for me. The side effects I had were very dry lips, rash on my arms, dry nose. I would highly recommend this medication. It really does clear your acne."

• Anonymous
• February 11, 2010

For Acne "My 13-year-old son has been taking this medicine for 2 months now. He has not shown a lot of improvement. Actually, he is breaking out on his neck, which he has never done before. His lips, arms, and neck are extremely dry. We will hang in for the duration, which the doctor says will be 5-6 months. Hopefully, we will soon see improvement."

• 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."