Dianette : Oral Contraceptive

I am starting to feel angry that my Dr. prescribed this pill for 6 yrs knowing I was suffering from depression, panic attacks and anxiety. I only start looking into the link between this pill when my counsellor mentioned it. I broke out in acne once again after coming off dianette but my skin has settled down now and I find Biore oil free moisturiser excellent 4 acne/excess sebum, I now have some facial hair which I didn't have before I started on dianette and my initial reaction was to ask to go back on it. I have now decided my mood is much more important than a bit of facial hair and though it is getting me down a bit, I can opt to have it waxed and get on with my life without Dianette and feel happier day to day!

I've been on Dianette for nearly 12 months now. 12 months being the recommended time that was proposed by my GP to take the pills. It took a good few months for any noticable results. But my skin has definately become a lot clearer. Unfortunately i have gained at least a stone. I've suffered plenty from moodswings.crying for no reason. Feeling fat has become a problem too. I said originally "i don't care if i put on weight, i'd do anything to rid of these spots" but now my opinion is starting to change. I've been suffering from headaches nearly everday for a week now, very unlike me. i'm slighty worried that it is the pill. Although i would like clear skin my recommended time dosage has come to an end. I want to get back to my orignal weight and stop feeling so upset for no reason.

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.

Have been using Dianette on and off for almost ten years, have taken my third 6 month break at the request of a doctor. This has resulted in Extreme mood swings, headaches and acne appearing on my face, back and neck. I have never experinced such servere feelings on stopping the tablets before.. Has anyone else experienced this before whilst withdrawing from Dianette? Im truly shocked to read about all the side-effects that people are having and worry that i have ruined my chances of ever having children in the future due to prolonged use of Dianette.

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?

Super results for very bad skin if on them for a couple of years.But if you are still prone to acne in your 20s to 30s the doctors may not let you stay on them long term.Doctor put me on Yasmin instead he said it was almost as good for skin problem as Dianette. Yasmin gave me headaches for a while but seemed to be working.I stopped taking any pills a couple of months ago and as predicted skin is oily and spots coming back.Don't think i will ever be free from skin problems.My doctor have never offered any alterative cause for acne and any mention of polycystic ovary and they aren't interested.

I've been taking Dianette for nearly a year now and my skin is perfect. I'm so happy with it that I have a totally renewed confidence, and put my make-up away! But, I've just come to university and I can't cope. I want to go home and I cry all the time. My boyfriend is feeling offended because I have no sex drive at all and no lubrication, which makes me sore after sex. I can't get on with my work without wishing I could leave uni every second. I miss my mum and dad so much more than I should. Thank god it's only a one year course. Next time I'm at home, I'm seeing my doctor and getting taken off this stuff. I want to be horny again!

You can't take chances with your life. For me, Diane is a no no. Would never take it again because of the high risk.

In two minds about it - really tired of having an awful skin on my face and back but not sure whether i want the weight gain, loss of libido and cellulite that i get from Dianette.

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.