"accutane (i took claravis since accutane is no longer marketed) really cleared up my skin well and i have had none of the serious side effects talked about. i&#039;m currently in month 5 of a 6 month course and couldn&#039;t be happier. only side effects are mild dryness of skin, lips, and eyes--that&#039;s it! no lab abnormalities either.  i was on retin-a for years and that caused much more dryness than the claravis. highly recommend giving it a shot!"