This is a matter which has concerned me for a long time - is Ro-accutane safe?

I, as I’m sure have many, have read a huge amount of content both pro and anti Ro-accutane.

There are many accounts of its success, but also its potential side effects. Some websites even seem to imply that there is a liklihood that it will kill you - this worried me hugely. But after speaking to a professional consultant dermatologist I am far less worried. He told me that he has treated thousands of people with isotretinoin and most experience only dry skin and chapped lips, with some occasionally getting joint aches.

Therefore to me it seems that the side effects of this drug are completely over hyped. The worst culprits for this, I feel are companies trying to sell you “acne vitamens”. To me this implies that if they feel the need to discredit Ro-accutane, it is most likely because it achieves better results than their product does. 

Therefore I have personally come to the conclusion that only one who has never suffered from acne would argue that Ro-accutane is definately not worth consideration. However I do acknowledge the very real danger posed to pregnancies, of those on this drug.