"i remember tears rolling down my face as i signed the packet confirming that i understood the potential side effects of taking this medicine. i had suffered from large and painful cystic acne on my jawline since i hit puberty around 13 and nothing - natural remedies, chemical-filled lotions, spironolactone, birth control pills, change in diet, drinking more water, etc. - had come close to fixing it. i have depression and crohn&#039;s in my family and worried this would make it worse. aside from dry lips and dry skin i did not have any side effects and my acne is finally gone. started april &#039;15 ended in november &#039;15. i did have an initial breakout. i know many people who have taken it as well who do not have any horror stories. don&#039;t be afraid!"