Diane 35 Reviews

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Lindsay from Ontario, Canada
November 30, 2009
Pros Clears Skin 100%
Cons Decrease Libido, MOOD SWINGS...
Bottom line Works well,
Price paid $75.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 2
Anonymous from sydney,australia
November 25, 2009
Pros clears the acne, eliminates oily skin.
Cons brown spots on face, constant severe stomach upsets, killer headaches, feeling sick all the time
Bottom line Even though it cleared my acne i would never ever take it again or recommend it to anyone.

I stopped taking it, it made me feel so sick it was not worth it.

It was a temporary cure for my acne but the brown patches on my face are permanent.
Price paid $45.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Kate from Melbourne
November 25, 2009
Pros Clear, spot-free skin.
Cons None at all. No weight gain.
Bottom line I have been using this product for over 4 months now. Before I had severe cystic acne, now my skin is 100% clear, healthy with no oiliness.
Price paid $5.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 5
annmitch from phils
November 24, 2009
Pros clears up skin
Cons cellulite, acne will get worse if you stop, nausea
Bottom line i have been on and off this pill for almost 5 years and i can say that it has helped me and yet destroyed me. right now, my hair is sooo freakin thin, my acne is worse than before...if you dont take it on time. it will haunt u.
my skin was pretty clear for all those years of taking it..and since it was getting clear, i forget to take some tablets at times. my bad. my acne came back.and right now im taking it religiously. it has been almost 1 month but i dont see significant results.hopefully my old skin will come back in 3 months.
i am sad because i want to stop taking this pill..sooner or later i would start a family and get pregnant. i really hate what this pill is doing to me. i am just sooo sad right now. to those who found other alternatives of clearing their skin when stopping this pill...pls let me know. i would love to hear from u. TY!!
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 15
serena from canada
November 24, 2009
Pros clear skin! regular periods
Cons worrying that its bad to use for a long time, small weight gain ( 5lbs). only gives results when your on it, acne will be back when you stop.
Bottom line diane 35 was the major turning point for me in m acne battle! my acne was pretty close to severe and my skin was oil slick, within 2 months my skin was so much better i couldnt believe it, it was friggen magic! i have been on it for 4 years and although my skin isnt perfect it is nowhere close to the mess it was before. I never experienced side effects, still enjoy sex as much as ever. I've heard it can be bad for you to use it long term but my doc keeps giving it to me so it cant be that bad. As long as you are a healthy weight and dont smoke the risks are minimal i think. Taking fish oil daily also prevents the formation of blood clots if your worried. take it! it WILL work for you!
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 6
Sofia from Lisbon, Portugal
November 20, 2009
Pros None yet...
Cons Sore breasts. Erythema (little red dots) on feet, legs and arms, Got some really big painful zits. Other things maybe not related to diane like bad pains on both legs.
Bottom line I have been on it for a little more than a month, it seems it takes a while to work, but I have been having strange symptoms, not sure if it's from Diane but they started little after starting taking it. Also it seems one of the most common side effects is depression, which I already have, so... I'll give it a couple more months. I just wished the doctor had asked me if I had any illnesses or anything that could become worse by taking diane or tell me the side effects, because I wouldn't have wanted to start taking it. But I already bought the pills necessary for 6 months because he told me to go back in 6 months to see how it was working. Reading all the side effects and problems that can come of taking it I think I should see him sooner than 6 months...
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 0
Jackie from Calgary, AB
November 17, 2009
Pros Skin is pretty clear! Light periods.
Cons I think decreased libido.
Bottom line If you need something to clear up your skin then go for it.
Price paid $30.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 7
Dani from Brazil
November 12, 2009
Pros clear skin during the years I used this medication. Did not notice any major side effects until...
Cons two liver tumors - cancer
Acne came back as bad as ever after I stopped the pill.
Bottom line stay clear from this!!!! Not worth the risk!
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 13
Anonymous from Toronto, Ontario
November 10, 2009
Pros Definately cleared my acne.
Cons Experiencing either thinning hair or hair loss. Headaches. Zero libido. Weight gain. Took 10 months for me to see solid results.
Bottom line You have to weigh the lesser of evils which changes with each individual. The side effects were noted at least after 6 months of usage.
Price paid $30.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: -2
laydeej from Toronto, Canada
November 9, 2009
Pros No facial hair, Skin clearing, short, light periods!
Cons weight gain! CRAVINGS! irritable on my week off!
Bottom line A lot of people here are concerned about their libido, but i find out of all the hormonal contraceptives i've tried (this is the 5th brand) this downplays my libido the least.


It's been 5 months and the improvement in my skin is amazing. From complete face breakouts to 1-3 whiteheads a month (during my week off). Even my blackheads and pores are behaving and i can't wait to see the improvements in a years time. (I read in a medical journal that after 3yrs, 91% of trials saw complete clarification on their complexion!)

I barely need to take care of my upper lip or chin ... even my legs!

I've never been happier with any of the other contraceptives i've tried! I completely recommend it!
Price paid $15.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 6

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