Hello. I was on accutane on three different occasions.
It seemed to clear up my skin while I was on it, but a month or so after I was finished with the medication, my acne would come back - hence why I was on it three different times.
The side-effects definately are something to consider. I had the physical side effects such as dry skin (espeically my lips) and sensitivity to the sun. I also experienced psychological side effects as well and became extrememly depressed and moody. I actually had suicidal thoughts and the smallest things would urk me to become very angry and sometimes I would lash out. It was definately not fun. I dont know what the statistics are for psychological side effects - but I know I was one who experienced them.
I will most likely never go on accutane again - first because my acne always comes back and secondly because I don't like how I feel when I am on the drug.
Congrats to those who have used it and had success! Lucky lucky!
Right now, my acne is controlled. I actually cleanse my face three times a day *(sometimes more). I wash my face with mary kay deep cleanser (made for senstive skin) and also clean my face with cetaphil. They work awesome!