I took accutane probably 8 or 9 years ago? My mom, sister and brother have all been on it as well! Must run in the family My face never broke out too terribly, but my back did because I played sports nonstop. It was a miracle for me! Yes, you do have very dry skin and lips... but in the end it was worth it for me. Keep chapstick handy and a good moisturizer too. My face and back have been clear every since... every now and then I get a pimple or too, but that's it. Some people do relapse, but fortunately that did not happen to me.
Good Luck!