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Danielle, Toronto, Ontario
Feb 2nd, 2007
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Pros:Good method of Birth Control, Clears skin, Weight Loss
Cons:Been on this for 4 years and just recently been having many yeast infections about one a month
Bottom Line:Works very well for birth control. Does clear skin to a degree, but i still get a couple pimples here and there. But I think that is hormonal, Usually only around my period
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:5.00
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suzie
Feb 2nd, 2007
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Pros:awesome acne drug
Cons:it is expensive and there is a health advisory warning about this drug.
Bottom Line:this was the best acne pill i have used out there. i used to it for my skin and i was on it for about 1 year. i noticed a huge improvement in my skin a couple of days after i started using the pill. however, my doctor advised me not to take the pill anymore because of health warnings. i was on alesse for about one year but i found that it had no effect on my skin.
Recommended:Yes
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ania, canada
Jan 30th, 2007
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Pros:it cleared my acne, but i didnt have much to begin with, still get a zit here and there.
Cons:gained so much weight (within 6 months...25 lbs) even eating healthy, and i got blood cloths from taking diane 35.
Bottom Line:dangerous, and the weight gain is depressing, wouldnt use it again, not worth my health.
I rather be slim like i was, with that occasional pimple and knowing that i dont have any health risks I will sleep better at night.
DO NOT USE DIANE 35
Recommended:No
Usage:ania has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:25.00
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melissa, CANADA
Jan 27th, 2007
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Pros:Cleared up skin pretty good, no changes in breast size (good!), no cramps really, easy periods,
Cons:a serious lack of desire for sex!!! still get zits every once in a while. no improvement with mood swings
Bottom Line:i'm very hapy for what it did for my skin. I am planning to go off it though b/c i need a better libido!!! I'm a newlywed (lol) and ya, I feel bad for my man. I'm worried though as to what my skin might go back to....? Anyone know another pill that helps to clear up your skin? I would recommed it though, especially if your not worried about your libido!
Recommended:Yes
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Effie, Australia
Jan 24th, 2007
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Pros:Regular periods, lighter flow, NO period pain.
Cons:Slightly improvement in acne, mood swings, weight gain.
Bottom Line:I have been on Diane 35 for 2 yrs and I have only noticed a slight improvement, my acne still flares up, have tried all over the counter products..but what else is there ??
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:45.00
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Larissa, Canada
Jan 23rd, 2007
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Pros:gets rid of acne, regular periods
Cons:possible weight gain, after about a year I kept getting yeast infections, up to 4 a month.
Bottom Line:I would like to stay on Diane 35 but I feel tired all the time and have yeast infections practically all the time. So its not worth it. Im switching to tricyclin lo tomorrow. From what I read you arent supposed to use diane for more than 4 months.
Recommended:No
Price Paid:30.00
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Smiles66, Ontario Canada
Jan 21st, 2007
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Pros:cleared up skin, lighter periods
Cons:going off it sucks, when on - decreased libido
Bottom Line:For those considering coming off....here are some things that I have been experiencing..

1. Increased libido
2. Increased acne
3. Highs and Lows - mood swings - awful!
4. Increased anger
5. Increased body oil - everwhere, not just
face.
6. Irregular cycles
7. PMS pains - stabbing pains near ovaries
Price Paid:35.00
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Krossy, Toronto, Canada
Jan 17th, 2007
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Pros:confidence
Cons:food cravings, deeper acne
Bottom Line:i just started my second pack. I feel that my acne have become deeper because diane is starting to work. before they were just simple little ones dissappearing as often as appearing. Now they stay longer, but it almost feels like one pimple now is worth many tiny ones and it is sucking all the infection from the area around it on its own. I am a dancer and weight gain is not a possibility for me, but I do get very intense food cravings now. I am used to eat what I like and not have any weight changes, but now I am a little worried as I crave a lot of sweets... my boobs increased in size, but I don't know if that's a pro - I didn't want that really. hopefuly my skin clears up. I do believe that it will. most of my friends are on diane. so I try not to stress about eating sugar and not covering my face with benzoyl peroxide every night
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Krossy has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:25.00
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Kristina, Sydney, Australia
Jan 14th, 2007
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Pros:regular periods, weight loss, larger breasts
Cons:Acne still there, mood swings, high loss of libido and vaginal dryness
Bottom Line:I have been on Diane 35 for 6 years. I originally started using it for irregular periods and acne.I found it didn't help with acne at all & know i have had to resort to taking roaccutane for my skin. Very bad mood swings & high loss of libido. Also very bad vaginal dryness. Now have been recommended to get off Dianne as no longer need it for my skin though am a bit worried at what might happen once i get off????
Recommended:No
Price Paid:25.00
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Jane, Australia
Jan 6th, 2007
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Pros:Clearer skin, lighter periods, less period pain, no PMS
Cons:Slight weight gain, lowered libido
Bottom Line:I don't really give a crap what I have to forgo for clear skin

I do think Diane has effected my moods somewhat including libido- but I can guarantee my libido and moods would be MUCH worse if I had acne

Diane has given me dependance and confidence I would not have otherwise said

I have at least 7 friends also on Diane and we all swear by it wholeheartedly
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:35.00
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