Diane 35 Reviews

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leah from australia
February 12, 2007
Pros great skin, lighter periods
Cons weight gain , tiredness (therefore less sex)
Bottom line i was prescribed diane35 for my skin (and as a contraceptive). in the 6 months i've been using it, my skin has been great, so to that effect it works terrifically well. however, i have been extremely tired (but its difficult to determine if this is lifestyle related), therefore there's not a lot of horizontal folk dancing going on, and my bum is huge! i can't fit into any of my skinny jeans that i worked so hard to fit into in the first place. even when i weighed more my bum was still smaller, so i have to put it down to diane35 (or the fact i am getting older?) I am also worried what might happen if i go off it.
Price paid $50.00
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A from Australia
February 10, 2007
Pros Good for acne, though took a long time to kick in - about 18 months.
Cons Extreme tiredness, lack of energy, depression, mood swings.
Bottom line It has taken me a long time to realise that the side effects I have been experiencing may infact be linked to this pill. Have been on Diane for about 3 years and SEs seem to be getting worse. After reading all the testimonials on this page I think I will go back to my doctor. Worried about skin turning nasty again if I come off though. Still, there must be a better alternative out there. Has honestly affected my wellbeing so adversely.
Price paid $13.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: -2
SD from UAE
February 8, 2007
Pros Reduced Acne,Clear Skin-dry though,Birth Control
Cons No Libido,Mood Swings,
Bottom line i'm confused whether to get off or to continue.
Price paid $6.00
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Jessica from Canada
February 4, 2007
Pros Clearer skin, birth control
Cons Side effects when going off it.
Bottom line Everything seemed fine while I was on it, except for low libido. My doctor switched me from it to another brand after around a year, saying it was no longer available. Since then I haven't been able to forget I was on it. Needless to say skin got worse, but a year and a half later and my hair has been falling out constantly. My hair was fine on Diane 35, I had extremely thick hair until then. But since coming off it the hair loss hasn't stopped. It's thinner than ever now and no other bcp is bringing it back. Just a warning to everyone considering using it. It's not worth it for this possible side effect alone.
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Shannah from Canada
February 2, 2007
Pros cleared skin, birth control and lighter periods
Cons absolutely no sex drive, extreme depression and really dry skin
Bottom line I have been on Diane 35 now for six months and it just seems like the side effects are getting worse. I have no sex drive anymore which for me this is not normal. Also I could not explain why I was always feeling so down. I would cry at anything and I had absolutely no motivation to do anything. I could just stay home and sleep or cry. Also I could snap in an instant and be really angry. This week has been really bad that finally today I said I have to figure out what is wrong with me. My aunt suggested to me that maybe it was my pill and that I should research it. Wow I cannot believe how bad this pill is. So many woman experience these same side effects. Alot of woman were even having suicidal thoughts which is crazy. I have also learned that Diane 35 is banned in some countries. I have decided today that this is not the right pill for me. I am going to stop taking it today. I can't wait to start feeling like myself again. Please think it over before you start this pill.
Price paid $35.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: -3
Danielle from Toronto, Ontario
February 2, 2007
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
Price paid $5.00
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suzie
February 2, 2007
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.
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ania from canada
January 30, 2007
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
Price paid $25.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 5
melissa from CANADA
January 27, 2007
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!
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Effie from Australia
January 24, 2007
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 ??
Price paid $45.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: -3

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