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Ashley, Halifax, NS
Oct 22nd, 2009
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Pros:It used to clear up my face...
Cons:None
Bottom Line:I was on Diane35 for a good 7 years and my skin was model perfect. It was gorgeous! Then I lost my health insurance and figured since my face was so clear I could go on a different pill. I was off the Diane for only about 3 months and my face looked horrible!! So I went back on the Diane although it is super expensive, I'm on my 4th pack now and my face is still really bad :( I also started using Proactiv about 1 month ago and no change. I'm getting scared that it won't clear up again. It seems hopless. I really hope that the Diane will kick back in soon and clear up my face again.
I had such good results with this pill a while ago, I really wish I didn't go off it.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Louise, Australia
Oct 20th, 2009
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Pros:Bigger Boobs, Contraceptive, (gradually) clearning up my skin
Cons:Depressive - caused me to become antisocial, paranoid, loss of self worth
Bottom Line:I have not noticed any weight gain. And I suffer from PCOS so I was prescribed diane mainly to treat my acne. I've been on it for 2 months and I have noticed that my skin has improved. However, it still has a while to go before my skin will be completely clear. I have active acne that is "deep", ie it has been there for a very long time. My doctor told me that skin takes a few months to completely heal so it will probably be 2-3 more months before my skin is completely clear.
The only con is that it has affected my moods. I've become antisocial and paranoid.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Louise has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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michelle, toronto
Oct 19th, 2009
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Pros:larger breasts, shorter periods, clear skin, birth control!
Cons:mood swings, less sex drive
Bottom Line:I took this for a year and then went off because it had cleared my skin up totally. But after about 6 months the acne is coming back so im going back on it! it takes about 3 months to start working.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:michelle has used this item for about a year.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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confuzzzled, toronto
Oct 18th, 2009
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Pros:has fuller looking breasts since being on it, gained a bit of weight (because i needed it)
Cons:had no improvements within the first two packs (21 pills per pack). had acne flare up. ive never had this many on my face EVER before. it was so much better than when i was just using topical gels
Bottom Line:i have one more pack to go. i shall see how it goes. BUT IM GETTING IMPATIENT! what if i start my 3rd pack and it still doesnt show improvements???
Recommended:Yes
Usage:confuzzzled has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:8.00
Acne severity:light
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Keke, Canada
Oct 18th, 2009
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Pros:Cleared up skin, larger breasts, non oily skin, better complextion(smoother)
Cons:Crazy bad mood swings (crying randomly and getting mad), tiny bit of weight gain, cost for me
Bottom Line:This really worked on my skin. It good a good three months to kick in but my skin looks ten times better 9 months later....im kind of scared to switch to a lower dosage of birth control just because of the fact of my acne might come back and all that hard work would go to waste.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Keke has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:32.50
Acne severity:moderate
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elloise, new south wales, australia
Oct 16th, 2009
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Pros:none yet but fingers crossed!!!!!
Cons:i'm really moody and snappy at everyone, i am always soo hungry!!!, i,ve gained 2kg in the last month and i have no sex drive at all.
Bottom Line:i have only been using this product for 1 month, i switched to it because i was using doxycycline and that was making me feel really sick. i am so self concious about my skin that i feel it is the only thing people can see when they look at me i just really hope that this product will work for me because i don't want to have to keep applying all of the different creams and goos to my skin that have a minimal effect. i want clear skin more than anything.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:elloise has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:15.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Molly, Brisbane, Australia
Oct 15th, 2009
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Pros:Boobs went up a cup and Im hoping more as I have only been on Dianne for 2months. Skin glowing and old scares healing.
Cons:Weight Gain, price
Bottom Line:I have been on Dianne for a very short while. In just two months I have noticed although, I seam to be getting more pimples, my skin is healing much better and glowing. I think my skin is getting worse before it gets better as they say, cleansing itself. Deeper impurities or "Cystic pimples". So thats fine as this happens after a good regime of regular facials too. Old scares from drug use in earlier stages of my life are disapearing. My boobs are growing, yes tender, but who cares, I believe boobs tend to hurt when they are growing or when your on your period. so as long as they continue to grow I can take a little tenderness. I have polysistic ovarian syndrome so Dianne is very good for the treatment. Overall I think Im very happy. I have put on 5kgs. My friends and fam have always said I was to slim. I am 5ft 1 and weight 45kg. I am now 49kg. But if I only put 5kg on then who cares, again, bigger boobs.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Molly has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:50.00
Acne severity:light
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crazy k, canada
Oct 15th, 2009
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Pros:clear skin!!!!!!
Cons:crazy mood swings, no libio,
Bottom Line:i have been on diane 35 for like 10 years on and off...and it has controled my acne pretty well with combination of proactiv and vitamins. But i would like to get off but now im so scared that my skin will go back to the way it was. Im scared cuz i've been so long on it that it can affect my fertitly.I've been reading reviews of ppl who got off and im even more scared!!!!! I would like to get off one day because i would like to have children but i don't want to got back to a face full of acne...PLZ help!!!1 any suggestions?
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:40.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Carmen, Malaysia
Oct 12th, 2009
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Pros:regular period,larger breast and less oily skin
Cons:headache,mood swing,emotional...
Bottom Line:Actually i'm having PCOS,when i was 15 years old,doctor advice me to take this pill..at first i was not realize that tis pill is good for skin...i on Diane until i 24 years old.many friends told me my skin was pretty smooth and suggested tat i can be a beautician.I'm very proud of it.
But...3 months ago i tried to get off this pill..my god...my acne all crazy breakout..unable to control.I really very regret to stop this pill because of my acne, i rejected my boyfriend who wish to marry with me.How i'm going to have my wedding with this ugly face..I totally no confidence to face ppl,after work, only hide at home because everyone keep on asking me abt my acne..
Now i come back to Diane..having second pack now...i hope it really can work on me soon..i can;t see any improvement.acne keep on breakout and having a lot of acne scars.Everyday i worry abt it and i cry..i really hope it can work...anybody know that is it Diane take long time to see the improvemant? how long is it?
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Carmen has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:120.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Dee Doo, Toronto, ON
Oct 8th, 2009
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Pros:Totally cleared up my skin! I love it!
Cons:I did gain a bit of weight, but only about 5 lbs, which for clear skin I can live with. Unfortunately I am self employed and with no work supplied health care I pay $42 per month for this product.
Bottom Line:I love it. I have been using it since I was 16 strictly for help with severe acne. I use it daily in addition to Vichy's Normaderm skincare line, and my skin looks model-perfect. I am 30 years old and last year as well as when I was 25 my Doc tried taking me off of it and putting me on Tricyclene and acne came right back. So I am sticking to my Diane 35 as long as I can get a perscription for it :)
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:42.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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