I know some of my dermatologist friends and colleagues love accutane but it’s important to know the side effects of a drug, not to mention what it’s like mixed with other prescription drugs like birth control etc. Is accutane good for someone with severe acne that has tried everything else? Perhaps , but have they tried to figure out what’s going on internally first or just jumped to a prescription drug? Common side effects of accurate: Chapped dry lips Vision problems Back pain Joint pain Itching Dry skin Rash Long term side effects: Internal organ damage Scarring Vision loss