Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I love this medication! It works wonders. My face has never been so clear! Some minor break outs before my period. I had horrible dry skin and lips but it COMPLETELY worth it!!!

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I love this medication! It works wonders. My face has never been so clear! Some minor break outs before my period. I had horrible dry skin and lips but it COMPLETELY worth it!!!
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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My skin has gotten pretty dry, but not so bad that putting on lotion after a shower doesn't fix. I have also got nose bleeds pretty frequently in my first month. My hair is a lot less oily and my acne has cleared up considerably.

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My skin has gotten pretty dry, but not so bad that putting on lotion after a shower doesn't fix. I have also got nose bleeds pretty frequently in my first month. My hair is a lot less oily and my acne has cleared up considerably.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was on claravis 40mg twice daily for 4 months march-june. I am writing because I was one of them that had side effects. I tuffed it out during the 4 months with PAIN in joints. I have never hurt so bad. Now that is october I am still having trouble with constipation. I even went to the doctor for RLQ pain/tender they did a CT that lead to severe constipation how embarrassing but I was taking 2 f ... Show Full Comment

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I was on claravis 40mg twice daily for 4 months march-june. I am writing because I was one of them that had side effects. I tuffed it out during the 4 months with PAIN in joints. I have never hurt so bad. Now that is october I am still having trouble with constipation. I even went to the doctor for RLQ pain/tender they did a CT that lead to severe constipation how embarrassing but I was taking 2 fiber pills a day. I still hurt everyday in that certain area. My R knee hurts more I guess this med can have joint side effects like calcifications. I went to the doctor in late july with tendonitis R wrist. I hadn't done anything to it, just started hurting and couldn't lift up heavy objects. I have more scars on my face because it drys you up so quickly that it depresses some areas. Now I can't have any peels microdermabasion to even it out for a while because the potential to scar it at severe risk. I haven't had any deep acne though. Just small whiteheads throughout. I wouldn't go back on it at all. Just drink alot of water while on it. EVERYTHING dries up even your va-j-j women.
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Reviewer: Bryce, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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this medication is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

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this medication is the best thing that's ever happened to me.
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Reviewer: HF_7, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been on this medication for a week today. I have had acne since 7th grade. Although it isn't deep nodular acne, small bumps cover my face. I can't remember the last time my face was actually smooth. I've been on every medication (ProActive, Murad, Minocycline, Doxycycline, Nelson's Pure and Clear, Differin, Epiduo, Tazorac, Benzoyl Peroxide) in every form (pill, wash, scrubs, creams) but no ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on this medication for a week today. I have had acne since 7th grade. Although it isn't deep nodular acne, small bumps cover my face. I can't remember the last time my face was actually smooth. I've been on every medication (ProActive, Murad, Minocycline, Doxycycline, Nelson's Pure and Clear, Differin, Epiduo, Tazorac, Benzoyl Peroxide) in every form (pill, wash, scrubs, creams) but nothing has cleared my skin. I'm entering my sophomore year of college and I want to be able to wake up and not worry about putting foundation on to cover up my acne/blemishes before anybody sees me each day. As far as makeup goes, I've been using Clinque Acne Solutions as a liquid foundation then apply Bare Minerals as a powder. My face is naturally really oily so I tried to steer clear of liquid foundations but the worse my face got, the more I needed liquid to cover up. After a week of Claravis (60 mg/day), my skin is very dry and peeling. I have not experienced any other symptoms so far. I have been applying Curel to my face at night. Curel is what I have always used and tends to not be as greasy. My mom was terrified for me to go on this drug due to the warnings and extreme symptoms it has caused but so far, so good. I'm very excited about seeing the progress in the future.
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