Dianette : Oral Contraceptive

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Active Ingredients:
Cyproterone acetate 2 mg, ethinylestradiol 35 micrograms.

Inactive Ingredients:
Lactose, maize starch, povidone, talc, magnesium stearate, sucrose, polyethylene glycol 6000, calcium carbonate, glycerol, montan glycol wax, titanium dioxide (E171), and yellow iron oxide (E172).

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March 4, 2007

Pros:

Does take a little time to work, but for acne i do believe it is a little wonder pill. Constantly clear skin while taking it

Cons:

I had no real concerns until i read up on it and if you become pregnant while on it, it could cause a lot of harm to your baby, and also my libido is just gone, no natural lubrication left at all, aand a little weight gain

Bottom line for me is i am considering going on yasmin instead as it is a very strong pill. if it can cause disorders to an unborn , what could it be doing to you or any future kids you plan to have
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February 20, 2007

Pros:

I went on Dianette at the age of 17 for my acne. It did help and certainly when I came off it a couple of years later my skin flared up again - it stopped me going out. It made my boobs bigger but sore, I put on weight, also reduced excess bodyhair.

Cons:

I have been on Dianette on and off for 10 years. I have recently gone back on it after a break of over a year. In the first month of taking it again I have been palpably listless and melancholy.

I can now see how this drug has affected my mood over the years and not in a good way. I always attributed my moods to other things but it's now really clear that they're so strongly linked to taking this pill. I wonder how my life could have so different - had I not been taking this drug for most of my twenties.
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February 10, 2007
hi everybody i started to take dianette around 2 months ago and was prescribed roaccutane aswell i have put up 1 stone in a month, ive never been so depressed cos im getting rid of 1 problem and getting another, did any1 else find any of these side effects?
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January 26, 2007

Pros:

No oil on face and hair, clears acne however be patience is required it does take a while before you see any improvement! It took a good 4mths before I saw a big improvement.Gave me he confidence to go out without make up.. this was a great feeling!

Cons:

patience required it may take a while until it starts to work.Emotional,mood swings,huge apetite.

Dianette has cleared my skin up quiet alot.I still suffer from the odd outbreak every week or so but the odd out spot her and there does not bother me unlike the acne I had all on my cheeks and chin. It was horrible and i was so depressed! Dianette has been great for me and I am staying on it for a few more months then maybe try something thats less strong. It really has helped my skin but be careful its strong.
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October 9, 2006

Pros:

cleared up acne nearly

Cons:

depresion,weight gain,cramps,no improvment on facial hair,loss of libido,

i have been taking dianette for about 5 months now and i am really thinking of coming off them ,they make me feel really low,i dont feel like sex i get cramp and i still havent seen an improvment in my facial hair. is all this really worth it just to see a little improvment on my spots ? my poor hubby probably doesnt think so. he just thinks i dont fancy him any more.so i think its back to doctors ive had enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!oh and i also grew a whole cup size and put on half a stone.
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January 3, 2013

Pros:

Bigger boobs, improved skin

Cons:

Takes ages to work

I've never had amazing skin, but at the age of 23 I developed full blown acne out of the blue. I tried several courses of antibitoics and creams such as benzyl peroxide but nothing worked. After much convincing, I managed to get my Doctor to put me on Diannete, even though I'm classified as obsese. I was so depressed about my skin I decided to accept the risks and go for it anyway. It's been three months now and I've noticed some change, although I'd still my acne is still quite bad. I've noticed that my skin goes through spells of being really clear and then really bad. I'm not sure if anyone else found this? Anyway, I'm going to stick with it as I don't want to go on Roacutane and hope that in time my skin improves. Fingers crossed!
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January 28, 2012

Pros:

Bigger boobs (yay), contraceptive, small tablet, reduces acne (may clear up but it hasn't been long enough)

Cons:

headache and loss of apatite for the first few days, stomach ache, have to get prescription

Ive only used dianette for about 9 days and it has already reduced my acne but not completely. I'll update if I see any changed in my skin and see if it's improved later on :D ( fingers crossed). The reviews are varied so I think it just depends on everyone individually! Im 17 and only in the last 4 months ive had acne on the sides of my neck and jawline what's really annoying. I as wondering if anyone knows if it's ok to carry on taking the next pack of pills after finishing the first so I miss a period (as im on holiday for a week)? Xxx
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August 6, 2010

Pros:

alot because whenever i go off it for my weekly break they come back but they soon go

Cons:

none!

got it free from my doctors. OH YEAH AND ARE PEOPLE JUST USING THE DIANETTE OR ARE THEY USING LIKE ANOTHER PILL WITH IT LIKE AN ANTIBIOTIC? please rate up if your taking an anticboitic
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September 27, 2009

Pros:

- Free (I don't pay for prescription) & bigger boobs
- Noticable results within 2 months
- Also helps anemia by having lighter periods

Cons:

- MAY have gained a little weight but I go to the gym, so just go to the gym and you won't
- Periods are actually slightly messed up which is weird considering the pill is supposed to regulate them

I know dianette has a lot of bad reviews so I was scared to try it, but this is the now the 3rd contraceptive pill I have been on and I had bad side effects with the first two - but none with dianette. My skin looks so much better after two months, people are even commenting on how much better it is. I've combined it with monthly glycolic peels and the result has been amazing. My skin is no longer oily, even at the end of the day. I still have a few spots but they are small and and easy to deal with, no psychological impact of acne anymore...My skin even looks clear with make up and the way it's going in a month or two I won't even need it. I will worry about coming off this pill when the time comes - definatly recommend trying!
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September 21, 2009

Pros:

clear skin, healthy hair

Cons:

EVERYTHING

i regret going on this pill, i hate my doctor for prescribing it for me. Ladies. DO NOT TAKE IT im Pissed off!! i went from being skinny to a fat cow in like a month, and im trying so hard to get rid of the excess baggage but it wont budge head aches, body chills, bone aches, dryness, loss of sex drive, WEIGHT GAIN and the fact that its talking my LIGHT acne to clear up for 5 months Now i want to get off, but i know what once i do my LIGHT acne will become more than light
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