"i wanted to share my experience, because it&#039;s been just over a year since i stopped taking accutane, and the results have been amazing. i started in may of 2016 after years of mild acne ruined my self confidence. the only negative thing i will say about this medication is that it knocks you down before it picks you up. i suffered awful dry skin at first, so much so i couldn&#039;t even shave without my face getting cut up. however, after about a month of this, and my acne not getting any better, i started to see results, and in the year since i ended my 5 month regimen, besides the occasional white head, my skin is as clear as ever."