"after spending more than a small fortune for years on products and medication prescribed by my dermatologist that did nothing, i demanded accutane.  i told him i was no longer going to the dentist or the hair stylist, etc. because i was too embarrassed and wanted something that was going to work.  he said it had too many side effects, including depression, to which i replied, no, this (pointing to my face) causes depression.  finally he agreed to give me the script.  i still can&#039;t believe how well it worked-the excess oil was gone and my face was so clear.  the only side effect was dry lips.  but, my acne returned same as before within a few months of being off of it. wish i could get a life time script for it- it&#039;s the only thing that ever helped."