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    Condition: Acne
    11/1/2007 5:26:27 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Very quick and effective at eliminating my cystic acne. I've not had side effects.

    Condition: Acne
    10/28/2007 12:36:22 AM

    Reviewer: TSM, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    This drug worked well for acne, HOWEVER I did experience all of the very severe reactions to this drug that is listed after a short while. It is very painful and scary. The worst part is that NONE of the 8 doctors I saw figured out that I was receiving reactions from the drug. I was even diagnosed with Lupus at one point. It started with severe "cold sores" and eventually ended with seve ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Acne
    10/15/2007 11:45:25 PM

    Reviewer: robbie27, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I used it for about 3 years. I found it never completely cleared up my pimples comleatly but worked around the 90% mark. I came off the drug for the first time last week and have found i barely need them. So my only advice is dont get in the habit of using them forever because eventually you probably wont need them. Only one issue with the drug is it can make you a little angry or short with peop ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Acne
    10/8/2007 1:11:32 PM

    Reviewer: Moozie Cat, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    It took about 6 weeks for any kind of result. After that, my cystic acne cleared up for the most part. It is very important to keep a steady dosage in your system for this to work effectively. AAA++++

    Condition: Acne
    10/2/2007 11:07:19 AM

    Reviewer: jenhanson281, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I still using this med but I used it before and it worked great for me, thats why Im taking it again!

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