User Reviews for Claravis oral

I had moderate acne as my doctor said, and for the first month the put me on the drug Myorsian which is another name brand of accutane, of 40 mg once daily, it did work, and cleared up ALL my cysts. Claravis is the same thing as myorsian, just a lot cheaper. Also when my derm prescribed me claravis, he bumped me up to 80 mg a day, this really is extreme, my face BURNS when I get out of the shower but it goes away quickly after moisturizing. If I don't use lotion I literally peel and flake everywhere. I am currently on day 40 and have seen ALOT of changes in my skin, the side effects are totally worth the outcome at the end.:)Read More Read Less

I have been taking Claravis now for a month (30 mg twice daily) and the results thus far have been satisfactory. My skin went from severely broken out on my cheeks and chin to mostly clear. It has caused my chin to flake and my lips to chap, but it's worth it considering the alternative and that the treatment will only continue for another five months.

Claravis (Accutane) is the only thing that has ever worked for my skin, and it works so fast. After just two weeks, my skin was completely clear and in the three months I've been on it, I have had maybe three breakouts. It's fantastic. I play rugby so the muscle sorness and joint pain is exaggerated, and dryness around my mouth and lips. Just lotion and moisturize often. I've started using organic coconut oil on my skin and lips and it's working wonders. If Claravis is an option for you, I'd definitely suggest getting on it ASAP! Read More Read Less

I am a 53 year old female that started taking Claravis 20mg QD for two months. I never had a problem with acne until after I reached 40 then I developed cystic acne that has left me with facial scarring. The medication is working, but the side effects, joint, back pain and constipation are bad enough, but the stomach pain is the worst. I have a constant gnawing in my gut, like when you hungry, that never goes away no matter what or how much I eat. I've put on 10 lbs trying to satisfy that "hunger" feeling. My abdominal area is bloated plus my liver functions have raised, as well as, my cholesterol. I don't have the dry skin, lips or nose others have but my body is taking a hit. My cysts have finally stopped draining and are beginning to heal. My Dermatologist wants me to continue on the medication for another 6 months. Regarding the mood swings you'd have to ask my poor husband who has been putting up with them. I feel bad for him as I'm always bitching about something. Oh, and did I mention the problems with concentration and memory loss? I work full time as an Analyst and it's been a challenge. Read More Read Less

This medication has worked tremendously. I've only been on it for two weeks, and I barely have to wear make-up anymore.My face is so clear. There are slight side affects. The only thing that really bugs me is super dry lips. My scalp is also dry and gives me dandruff, but at least my hair is not oily after 1 day. So far, it is working very well.

I have black heads, white heads, and some cysts on my cheeks. I have been on Claravis 40mg a day for 2 weeks and m acne has gotten worse. Is this normal and should I just tough it out? I am also having terrible back and wrist pains, sensitvity to light, extreme dryness, and rashing on my forearms. So far I am very unsatisfied. Does it get better? Please help!

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!!!

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.

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.Read More Read Less

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

I just finished my Clavaris today. My acne before taking this was awful, I had cysts, blackheads, whiteheads, just about everything. Each month was a different dosage for me. It ranged between 40-60mg each month. While on Clarvais, I had the usual dryness, but I used aquaphor and cetaphil, it really helped! I also had bad lower back and hip pain, and I did not have a menstrual cycle AT ALL while on this. The first month and a half, I did have pretty bad break outs, but they started to clear up by the second and third month. Now, after 5 months of being on Clavaris, I am now looking at acne-free skin for the first time in years. I am so happy with the results! It can come with some harsh side effects, but it was worth it in the end. Read More Read Less

Day 55 - mostly clear with only a few new blemishes, dry puffy lips, dryer skin. No mood changes, no soreness or aches as a result of Claravis. Dry patches on arms have shown up. (105 lbs. taking 40mg once per day.)

my concern eye irritation and hair loss. it has helped my skin.

My son is on his 5th month using Claravis. VERY expensive but worth it! After the 3rd month, his acne started to clear. The Dr.did tell us it would get worse before it gets better. I wasnt expecting to have to buy it again for a 5th time but they said if it isnt competely gone,it could come back. The worst side effect is the chapped, peeling lips. Burts Bee's works the best for him.

Day 16, I no longer have the sunburn sensation and my face isn’t as red (my face looks like I’ve been in the sun, but not sunburned). My hair is still not oily and I’ve found that I have to condition it at least every other day to keep moisture in it. Best of all: Vaseline has worked wonders on my chapped lips. I’ve read that some users are buying over-the-counter strength lip balms, but Vaseline is cheap and honestly does the trick – my lips don’t feel as numb nor do I have chunks of skin peeling off them every 5 minutes. They sell a tiny plasic jar (about 1 inch by 1 inch), so you can take it everywhere with you an apply as needed…like every 20 minutes. Also, I recommend Cetaphil lotion for the dry skin. It truly lasts a really long time and doesn’t cause you to break out (which amazes me because I have never been able to apply any kind of moisturizer or lotion to my face because it clogs my pores). The problem I have, though, is that it makes your face shiny. I have been applying it at night to cut down on the drying, peeling skin that happens over night. I apply it to my dry problem areas in the morning, but not to my entire face. I then cover it with a powder made by Clinque that hides the redness. It works. I’m female, but I bet a guy can use it too without anyone detecting he is wearing concealer. It will give your skin a matte finish after you apply the lotion to your face. Clinque is expensive (about $35 for the powder), but I bet Target or similar stores carry a yellow-based powder that cancels out the redness. I had to stop using my Clinque liquid concealer made for acne sufferers because the combination of the makeup and the drug was causing a burning sensation from drying out my skin even more. Read More Read Less

I have been on Claravis for 16 days now (60mg dosage per day). Although I haven't been on the drug very long, I can already see results. The first 5 days, nothing physically changed. But as I reached Days 6 through 13, my side-effects were terrible. First came the chapped lips. If you’re about to start this drug, be warned. It’s horrible. They were chapped to the extent that I was trying every imaginable product sold by Target, and re-applying the balm every 5 minutes). That same day I started having dry flakey skin on my face that would re-appear within 30 minutes after having just cleared it. The next day (as the first 2 symtoms continued), I had a TERRiBLE sensation that my face was sunburned, especially my forehead. I was also very red, despite not being outdoors for long periods of time. Other minor side-effects are itchiness and dry eyes, but I haven’t had to use any additional lotions or eyedrops as it hasn’t become annoying yet. My face did break out more than usual, but it’s only been like that for about a week and it’s starting to clear. The sunburn sensation lasted about 5 days. Within 10 days, though, the most amazing side-effect took place: non-greasy hair for the first time in my life. I typically have to wash my hair every day, sometimes twice. The other day, I woke up, went to get ready for my shower, looked in the mirror and realized, “I don’t have to wash my hair, it looks the same as it did yesterday – not oily at all!” (although, I still took a shower because who wants to have beautiful hair yet stink like a pig?) Read More Read Less

I'm a 28 yr. old female, and I weigh approximately 105 lbs. After several sporadic breakouts and then persistent daily breakouts, and at an odd age to have it too, I requested Accutane when nothing else seemed to work. (I'd tried Differin, Klaron, birth control, masks, Retin-A Micro, Pro Activ, Clarasonic, ... If I'd known Accutane (Claravis) worked so well with relatively few side effects, I'd definitely have insisted on it years before.) I was prescribed 20mg once daily for the first month and saw an improvement within the first week. By the month's end, my skin is clear - for the most part. I'll soon be taking 40mg once daily. Slathering layers of cream on at night help to counter the dryness. Read More Read Less

I am on the third month started out taking 30mg twice daily 145lbs. lips are horribly dry i use neosporin oint and gloss rash on my hands and wrist, ACHE EVERYDAY and that is the hardest thing for me to push through just keep moving. More sensitive to the sun burn quickly i got 100 spf works great. I have never been so TIRED, headaches once in awhile take aleve i was fine. I get angered easier now but nothing to be conserned with just edgy at times. I have 0 pimples i haven't had a breakout since the last part of the first month i absolutely love it just hate the side effects i am pushing through it because when treatment is done it will subside and get better. i have been living in shame for 12 years so 6 months is nothing to me i am living with the pain so i can enjoy my life and start working on self esteem. Acne is no longer an issue its up to you to decide how bad you want it. Read More Read Less

I began Claravis on 3/28/12 30mg, increased to 60mg 4/26/12. Used for excessive oil production, rosacea, pre-menstrual cysts. I have had no major problems other than severe dry lips and cracking in the corners of my mouth. I have found that Abreva and Dr. Dan's Corti Balm works great for the mouth area. When it comes to going to the bathroom, a hemorrhoid coco butter suppository and a stool softener help with the drying effects. Suki’s Chamomile & Echinacea facial oil is a must have to prevent any and all facial skin peeling. My skin looks great! Read More Read Less

I am the reviewer directly below who took 16 tablets of 20mg Claravis. All of the negative side effects have since ceased, and acne has slowly returned. However, it is much, much more mild and is no longer embarrassing to any degree. Be careful if you are considering taking this drug and notice any serious side effects, whether documented or not (doctors say mine weren't, but enough people reported the problem). It truly is an extremely powerful drug but has a ridiculous amount of possible side effects. Read More Read Less