Reviewer: xx, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I underwent a course of isotretinoin after having moderate acne that wasn't helped by other oral or external treatments. The severity of the drug makes it a serious commitment, but I'm very satisfied with the results. It has been 2 years, and I very rarely have trouble with acne. When I do, it is mild and most often simply stress or hormone- related. I'm very satisfied.

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I underwent a course of isotretinoin after having moderate acne that wasn't helped by other oral or external treatments. The severity of the drug makes it a serious commitment, but I'm very satisfied with the results. It has been 2 years, and I very rarely have trouble with acne. When I do, it is mild and most often simply stress or hormone- related. I'm very satisfied.
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Reviewer: jasper1, 13-18 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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It takes a while to work but in the end it really does give u the satifaction that is needed.

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It takes a while to work but in the end it really does give u the satifaction that is needed.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I took this medicine after suffering from hard-to-treat acne on my face. During the treatment I experienced very painful chapped lips--in spite of using aquaphor religiously my lips would peel off in large, painful, bloody strips and it was hard to even smile because it hurt so bad. As far as mental repercussions, I did have really bad anxiety and difficulty making decisions without getting extr ... Show Full Comment

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I took this medicine after suffering from hard-to-treat acne on my face. During the treatment I experienced very painful chapped lips--in spite of using aquaphor religiously my lips would peel off in large, painful, bloody strips and it was hard to even smile because it hurt so bad. As far as mental repercussions, I did have really bad anxiety and difficulty making decisions without getting extremely stressed out. My complexion did clear up significantly, though, and a year after going off of the medication the skin on my face has a completely different tone. I do still break out, though, but I was only on a low dose. I sometimes think about going back on the medication, but I was so miserable with the peeling that I don't think I will do it again. Does anyone have any advice about perhaps going on a second round?
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Accutane has a bad rap but itdramatically improved my life by clearing moderate acne that I have had since puberty. After two years I have developed a little bit of a problem again, and am going back on it, without hesitation. I only experienced chapped lips last time - everything else, including my blood tests, remained completely normal while on it.

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Accutane has a bad rap but itdramatically improved my life by clearing moderate acne that I have had since puberty. After two years I have developed a little bit of a problem again, and am going back on it, without hesitation. I only experienced chapped lips last time - everything else, including my blood tests, remained completely normal while on it.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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The drug worked great while I was taking it. I didn't have any breakouts and my face was no longer oily. Only side effect was dry lips which I just used Chapstick about 20 times a day. About 5 months after stopping, I started breaking out again on my face. My chest and back have remained clear. Have just started my second round of treatment and hopefully this time will get rid of it for good.

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The drug worked great while I was taking it. I didn't have any breakouts and my face was no longer oily. Only side effect was dry lips which I just used Chapstick about 20 times a day. About 5 months after stopping, I started breaking out again on my face. My chest and back have remained clear. Have just started my second round of treatment and hopefully this time will get rid of it for good.
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