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kris, Vancouver, BC Canada
Aug 7th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | cleared up & temporarily controlled acne
skin less oily
hair less oily |
| Cons: | decreased sex drive & mood swings
serious health risks/potential side effects
increased appetite & weight gain |
| Bottom Line: | It cleared up my skin & kept it under control for the 6 years I took it. I decided to get off after I got married and it's been just over a year, and my acne is coming back. However, I refuse to go back on Diane 35. I feel very fortunate to not have experienced any of the serious health risks/potential side effects during the time I took it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll find a more natural, safe & lasting solution. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Price Paid: | 40.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Anonymous, Jamaica
Aug 6th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Clears acne, increased breast size |
| Cons: | excessive weight gains, constant headaches & nausea, dryness in the vagina, frequent yeast infections, spotting dryness of the hair & skin |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend it for acne treatment, but not to be used as a form of birth control. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 12.50 |
| Acne severity: | very light |
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stephanie, south africa
Aug 5th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | tenderness and sagging of breasts, i wish to reverse it |
| Bottom Line: | i love using it and i will continue using it |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | stephanie has used this item for about a year. |
| Price Paid: | 129.95 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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aly k, vancouver canada
Aug 1st, 2008 |
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| Pros: | general improvement in skin and texture |
| Cons: | - |
| Bottom Line: | all birth controls have been very different for me, and i am assuming that results are not the same for everyone, but this contraceptive is improving my skin when others have not. i did not start seeing a difference until the end of my third package (3 months), my acne is clearing up, and i am assuming that it will only get better since both my family doctor and dermatologist say it is not uncommon have no results until 3 - 6 months. i have not experienced any mood swings, which is to say a lot because i had major problems with birth controls like tricyclen lo. i really have not experienced any other side effects than those that come with any birth control (any sort of breast enlargement has been no different between say marvelon and diane).
TIP: although i have no expirience with them yet, i am considering buying diane online. you fax online pharmacies your prescription and it seems legitimate. I pay $40 in the drug store and you can get 3 packages for $70 on most online |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | aly k has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 40.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Anonymous, Canada
Jul 29th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Acne is alot better but not completely gone. Bigger breasts. Regular periods, lighter. No cramps. |
| Cons: | Didn't completely work (still lingering acne). |
| Bottom Line: | Works well, but doesn't totally clear the issue. The birth control side is a nice advantage. No adverse effects at all!
A little point: the package instructions say to only take the pill for a MAXIMUM of 6 months. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 60.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Seth, Saint Lucia
Jul 29th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | None so far. |
| Cons: | Itchy acne. Mood swings. Decreased sex drive. |
| Bottom Line: | I'm gonna continue using this pill to see if anything improves. I just started so i guess its a bit too soon to see any real changes. But so far, I am miserable for no reason. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Seth has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 41.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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lala, canada
Jul 27th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | no more oily hair |
| Cons: | breakout and a bit of nausea in the morning |
| Bottom Line: | its my third week on diane and my skin hasnt improved yet in fact it seems a bit worse.during the first week i felt nauseous and my skin is a bit dry. my hair is no longer oily and its growing in parts were i was bit bald.i have yet to see the results for my acne. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | lala has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 8.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Monika, Montreal, Canada
Jul 26th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | After one week of taking Diane 35 I saw a significant improvement in my skin. Clear, smooth, NO irritation or redness, reduced sensitivity. People are saying my skin is "glowing"! Also caused my breasts to swell and grow which i am happy about! |
| Cons: | I am experiencing severe abdominal pains...I started taking the pills the first day of my period as instructed which was 2 weeks ago and I still have my period. I will consult my doctor I even feel a bit bloated.? |
| Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product for sure to anyone with mild to severe acne it seems to really work from the inside out and I am happy with the results overall, except of course for the ongoing menstrual type cramps. I feel also that I am retaining more water now. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Monika has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 40.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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annoymously annoymous, Jamaica
Jul 26th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Acne Manageability, lighter and shorter periods, birth control. |
| Cons: | Raised blood pressure, mood swings, chronic yeast infections, small weight gain, temporary decreased sex drive and natural lubrication, and contact lens sensitivity |
| Bottom Line: | I like diane-35 and it was a miracle for my acne. A MIRACLE! But with time the magical effects wore of and weren't as great. At first I got NO acne, but now, after maybe 3 years of using it, I still get mild acne. At first I had no period pain with it, but after a while I get some and need to take advil to function at my best. I will be coming off it for a few months because it is giving me CHRONIC yeast infections. What's a more effective birth control than a birth control pill? A wife who is too ashamed to have sex with her husband because her yeast infection won't stay away. That's it. I love the pill & what it has done for my face, but it gave my mother high blood pressure which does not run anywhere in my family. If I quit the pill, I will have to strictly watch my diet. Contrary to popular belief, food aggravates/causes my acne. Oil and cheese cause blackheads, and then all the blackheads need is some sugar to sprout that baby up into a devil bump. Sad to be leaving Diane. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Acne severity: | severe |
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Dani, Malta
Jul 23rd, 2008 |
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| Pros: | no more period pains, acne dispappeared, skin less greasy |
| Cons: | vagina dryness, dry flaky skin (i also have combination skin, pain in the legs |
| Bottom Line: | I've using it for about 5 years now cos i fear acne could return. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 14.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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