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3.6/5
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2.9/5
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3.5/5

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Anonymous
Apr 19th, 2008
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Agreeability
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Affordability
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Pros:none
Cons:weight gain, didn't work on skin, not covered under drug program
Bottom Line:made me feel disgusting for months
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:40.00
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J, Philippines
Apr 13th, 2008
How well it works
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Pros:Oily skin reduced; Acne cleared around 85 percent after 4 months; Oily hair reduced
Cons:Depression; Bloating; Mood swings/Irritability extremely high; Headaches first three months; Dizziness
Bottom Line:Hoping will really take effect after 6 months of use (My Dermatologist told me). I'm crossing fingers 'cause I've been treating my pimples for five years but to no avail, but yeah, I started taking Diane-35 last December, and pimples cleared out 90 percent at the start of the fourth month of use. I hope pimples won't come back after 6 months of use!! Else, Diane-35 not really good, eih
Recommended:Yes
Usage:J has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:13.00
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Anonymous
Apr 13th, 2008
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Pros:less oily hair and skin, larger breasts
Cons:weight increased, mood swings
Bottom Line:i hate this it did nothing for my skin honestly, and i felt like a whale for 3 months.
the only good thing this did for me was increase my bust.. i would definately not recommend this.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:40.00
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Connie, Vancouver
Apr 10th, 2008
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Pros:Less oily skin and hair withing 1 month, cleared acne within 2 - 3 months. Increased breast size slightly (though I started using it at 17 yrs so breast increase may have been a natural occurance at that age). No real weight gain, no mood swings.
Cons:Frequent Spotting mid month, more of a hassle than anything. Other than that, no other cons.
Bottom Line:Used it since I was 17 (now 25). Have switched to Nuvaring for 8 months and saw increased acne within the first two months. Switched back to Diane and skin cleared immediately. Tried Alesse recently for 2 months, got acne immediately and some weight gain. Just started back on Diane again, skin is already clearing some. The spotting is something I'm willing to deal with as long as I don't have to deal with acne. Have done research on the added stroke/clot risk however do not feel that I'm high risk (non smoker, exercise, good diet) so I'm going to continue using Diane. May try Yasmine in the future however everytime I try a new pill, I get acne again and have to hide behind makeup for a couple of months. Much happier on Diane. But again, it works differently for everyone, luckily it works for me. Is expensive so price below is what I pay for 3 months when covered by my health plan.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:20.00
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Ella, Boca Raton. Fl
Apr 10th, 2008
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Pros:Skin cleared, less oily, bigger breast
Cons:weight gained 10lb, leg cramps, mood swings
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Ella has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:7.00
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lily, uk
Apr 6th, 2008
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Pros:nothing
Cons:nothing
Bottom Line:I am very abset
I used it because I want my breasts grow
but until now nothing happen
Recommended:Yes
Usage:lily has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:10.00
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Mpatir, UAE
Apr 4th, 2008
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Pros:I've been trying everything for my acne problem.I was told to change my pill with Diana by my specialist.This is my 3rd month and my face is looking sooo good.
Cons:However first thing it dries you out big time.I feel it in my hands and in my lips.But I use creams and whatever makes it softer.Secondly I wake up in the morning and no motivation for life.I cry for no reason!!Yes DEPRESSION!Thirdly I'm DD now!
Bottom Line:I will be visiting my skin specialist this week for an alternative medication if there is one as good as Diane And Depression free! Cos it ruins your life,your relationship and your social life!Nothing exciting..I used to be very positive but now completely different.
Recommended:No
Usage:Mpatir has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:7.00
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Olga, Russia
Apr 2nd, 2008
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Pros:Clear skin
Cons:when you quit taking it the acne starts again
Bottom Line:I have never had acne as a teenager but it hit me hard at about 22. I had a very long fight with acne using everything available from antibiotics to diet and alternative medicine. Nothing worked. I tried Diane for 8 months and it worked great. Totally cleared my skin. Then I quit and guess what? 4 months later I start getting them again. I do not know what to do? It is so embarassing to have acne and scars all over your face but I do not want to stay on it forever? My doctor told me that if I do another 8 months that maybe enough, but who knows.
Though I should say that I did not have many side effects while taking Diane, no gain loss no mood swings, my sex drive did go down a little bit, and my breast did not increase at all, I wish it would.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Olga has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:10.00
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Charlotte York, Vancouver, Canada
Apr 2nd, 2008
How well it works
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Pros:it made my period short and very precise in frequency. Made my boobs bigger?
Cons:HUGE amount of weight gain in short period of time!!
Bottom Line:I gained almost 20 pounds in a month! I am a naturally very slender girl, and before i started taking this i was about 105 pounds. After one month of Diane 35, I gained 18 pounds, went from a small A to a mid-B cup size, and was scared sh*tless. My mom blamed it on puberty, but i switched to Alesse and i lost about 10 pounds. My boobs decreased slightly as well (sigh).
I saw no change in my skin whatsoever, but it was beneficial for my body i guess. I now have an actual figure instead of a stick-like shape.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Charlotte York has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:35.00
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Jane, Peace River, AB Canada
Apr 1st, 2008
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Pros:My periods are like clockwork now.
The acne has decreased significantly.
Cons:I take Diane 35 with another medication called androcur which both have to be taken at specific times of your cycle which can be confusing at time.
Bottom Line:I like the treatment, very effective.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jane has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:70.00
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