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Reviewer: xxMISHHH, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I Have been on this medicine for almost 3 monthes. In a few weeks I will be returning to my dermatologist to see exactly how effective it has been. Along with a face cream prescribed it has worked absolutely fabulously! My face is extremely clear. But I haven't noticed much help in my body acne which is a little upsetting. Another thing is that it is very difficult to use. I have been experien
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Reviewer: shortcourt, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been taking this drug for about two months. I have seen a slight improvement in my skin (acne). I had no acne when I was a teenager and now in my 20's its embarassing in the workplace. However, I am unable to take this drug on an empty stomach. I vomit when I try to drink it down with water (very uncomfortable) and it causes me heartburn. I decided to try warm water. That seems to work
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had an allergic reaction after taking this drug for just over one week. I had a slight sore throat and got a really red rash over my neck, chest, back, arms & legs.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Great drug but hard to take! I've had the same problems, take w/ or w/o food, am or pm......It works great on my acne, however, I cannot take it on an empty stomach as recommended. It cannot be taken before bed either, I had to learn that the hard way as well. It's a very trial an error kind of drug but once you get used to it I think it's worth taking.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been taking this drug for 2 /1 mths with little to no result, other than it landed me in ER today. I woke up 3 hours after taking this medicine with horrible pain and needing to vomit, but couldnt. After going to ER, i learned that my esophagus was burnt and cause terrible acid to come and go up/down my esophagus. Would not recommend to no one!! This is HORRIBLE!! I can't eat...
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