"please think twice about this medication. i struggled with cystic acne from middle school until now (i&#039;m 35).  i took accutane and it cleared up my skin for several years. it does seem like a miracle pill and the results were impressive.  however, the side effects listed are real and can happen years after taking the medicine. it is not worth it.  i was diagnosed with colitis and that is way worse than having bad skin.  i wish i had never taken accutane because now i will have to deal with stomach pain, bleeding, diarrhea and taking medication for the rest of my life."