"i first took this medicine in high school and was only on it for 2 months because the side effects were so bad.  now, approx. 4 years later, i&#039;ve now been on it for 4 months.  my side effects are much reduced.  i have experienced dry, peeling lips and dry eyes.  suspension for 1-2 weeks allowed my lips to heal and i resumed the medication.  this occurred about 3 months in.  after 2 months, after much debate, i did get a tattoo which healed beautifully, quickly, and with no color degradation.  
i highly recommend this medicine only if you have consistently struggled with acne and no other medicine has worked.  some side effects you just have to tolerate."