"i&#039;ve had acne for about 8 years. last year it suddenly deteriorated into severe nodular cystic acne. i started accutane in september 2016, i&#039;m nearly finished my sixth month and i still have the same nodules and cysts that i had at beginning of the treatment, i&#039;m still breaking out the same as before. accutane is effective for 96% of people whilst they&#039;re on it, so i&#039;m not bashing accutane, it&#039;s an amazing drug for the majority of people. i&#039;m obviously an exception and i&#039;m devastated."