i took it for about 4 months. cleared me right up. i wasn't too bad but no other medicine would work. i didn't get all dried out like some ppl do b/c my skin is oily. my (parents) insurance covered it and it was just like a $10 copay. sometimes places are doing a study on it and give it out for free. look for one of those. but it worked for me and i didn't get too dry. go for it, it can't get worse right?...either have dry skin for a few months and then a smooth face, or dont risk the dry skin and have scars from it.