Accutane
Roche
Mentioned 3 times across 2 shows · first heard Dec 2025 on Digital Social Hour.
The general take
Sean Kelly had an extremely negative experience with Accutane, calling it toxic and describing seven months on it as "the worst" of his life—he said it destroyed him and caused liver issues that lasted for years afterward. He notes the drug requires monthly blood tests because it's so harsh on the body. His take is unambiguously negative based on his personal experience with serious side effects.
About
CLEARS
Who said what
Sean Kelly👎 Not a fan
…discussing personal experiences with acne medication and side effects
“I was on Accutane growing up. Was that the one they were trying to play? That's exactly it. Worst seven months of my life, honestly. Yeah, it's brutal. Destroys you. I had liver issues for years after. Yeah. Oh, my God. I just got it fixed like a year ago. No kidding. Well, I'm glad you got it fixed. Because the liver is the only organ that regenerates. I know. I thought it could have been from alcohol, too. But I think it was mainly that. Yeah. They had to test your blood every month just to make sure you weren't dying. That's crazy. But yeah, no. I mean, genuinely, if you get pregnant and you're on Accutane, your baby will likely have deformities and abnormalities.”
Digital Social Hour — “Men Are Tr$sh… But Women Are Equal?” | Lily Kate | DSH #1847at 29:18
Steph Smith👍 Recommends
…steph praising accutane for clearing her decade long acne condition
“I took it for six months this year and I'm clear. And I think it's like, you know, obviously your mileage may vary. Go talk to a doctor, but I'm just like, this is the best thing ever. People, the internet can do the comparison. I mean, I always wear makeup. So take right now, go back to like V1 of me on my first million. It's going to look different.”
My First Million — The 2025 Milly Awards!at 04:46- TM
Tess Mon Pere👎 Not a fan
…acne medication causing severe mental health and physical side effects
“I had to go to the doctor because I was like having weird panic attacks all the time. And I was like, I don't know what's going on. I was taking this medication for my skin and I had no idea that like. Was it Accutane? Uh uh. Okay. I was on Accutane. Gotcha. I've heard that does a lot to your mental. That messed me up for years.”
Digital Social Hour — LA Bullied Me for Wanting Kids. Tess Mon Pere Opens Up About Leaving the City | DSH #1672at 22:18
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