"i begin taking isotretinoin in april, expecting a 5 month course. i stopped taking it a little after the 4 month because i felt i couldn&#039;t handle the side affects anymore. overall, one month in, i began to see improvement. my acne, redness and inflammaton ceased. i would have an occasional hormonal breakout, but as long as i left them alone, they lasted only two-three days max. the dryness on my face, arms, eyes, nose and especially lips was a nuisance but i learned tricks here and there to deal with it. other side affects i experienced was slight hallucinations, always being tired, easily angered, joint pain, easily bruising, blurred vision and stomach discomfort. after these i decided it was time to stop. but i felt it was worth it!"