Diane-35 : Oral Contraceptive

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Active Ingredients:
Cyproterone acetate 2 mg and Ethinyl estradiol 0.035 mg.

Inactive Ingredients:
Cornstarch, Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, Povidone, and Talc.

Tablet Coating:
Calcium Carbonate, Ferric Oxide Yellow, Glycerol, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, and Wax.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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January 27, 2008

Pros:

Less breakouts, helping skin, bigger breasts

Cons:

Anxiety, depression, dizziness, can be considered expensive.

I have been using this pill for exactly 2 months and can notice a difference, it is really working. Heaps less breakouts. Side effects are that I'm feeling fatigue, anxiety and very emotional. I'm willing to stick with it though. I feel it's going to be worth it. The cost was $50 for 3 months, so when I think about it, $20 a month really isn't that much for something that works!
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December 16, 2007

Pros:

Clear skin, reduces cysts on ovaries, regular periods

Cons:

Weight gain, headaches, lowers libido

If you want the pros then this is the product for you but you have to weigh it up with the cons and work out whats important.
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November 13, 2007

Pros:

No acne while I was on the pill, shorter, lighter periods.

Cons:

Horrible acne when I stopped taking it, price it too much to pay per month.

This pill worked wonders while I was on it. I have been suffering with acne since I was 14 but while I was on Diane I barely ever had break-outs. Back in the spring I was told that the price of these pills had gone up when I went to fill a prescription, so I decided to go off the pill, just to give myself a break. The first few months after stopping it were fine. It's now about six months later and I am dealing with acne that is far worse than anything I have ever experienced (lots of cystic acne). I've noticed in previous posts that some girls who use the drug as an acne therapy are concerned about what will happen once they stop using Diane. If it's been working for you and you decide to stop using it, PLEASE talk to your doctor about other acne therapy options. I wish I had of talked to someone before my skin got this bad - I'm considering going back on Diane just so the breakouts will stop, but that seems like a poor solution since I can't stay on it forever...
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May 18, 2007

Pros:

Cleared skin

Cons:

weight gain, no sex drive, tenderness of breasts,very dry skin and hair, dry eyes, my astigmatic seems to get worsen, spotting

I went on thid pill 2 months now. although my acne is much much better (noting has worked before) but I've started seeing soem side effects. what concerns me most is my condition of my eyes , eventhough I've not been that very busy these days (reading/computers) but I have really uncomfortable eyes (red, itchy, blurry vision). Although my period is much lighter but I have vaginal bleeding for half of the month which is very frustrating. I've also got lots of fat on my bum and thighs. My doctor said I'll get my acne back once I get off this drug so really don't see any reason to continue Diane.
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February 4, 2007

Pros:

Clearer skin, birth control

Cons:

Side effects when going off it.

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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December 7, 2006

Pros:

weight loss, larger breasts, birth control, alternative to acutane, dry skin, dry nose, dry hands.

Cons:

weird intense food cravings, increased PMS, heart palpatations in 1st three months (could have been anxiety, did little for acne, great for backne though!

I'm still holding out hope for its affects on acne. All in all I like it. Fewer side-effects second time around.
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October 13, 2006

Pros:

Clears skin, birth control

Cons:

Loss of libido, vaginal dryness, chronic yeast infections

I would strongly advise anyone thinking of taking this medication to reconsider. Yes it did clear up my acne (mild-moderate) but the side effects were definately not worth it. This pill is an anti-androgen. Androgens are responsible for sex-drive. No wonder than that taking this pill totally killed my libido. The other side effects I had were vaginal dryness and yeast infections that refused to go away no matter what I did. After about 3-4 months of stopping the pill my acne came back about twice as bad as it was before. Now I'm on roaccutane - the only product on the market that offers the possibility of a cure for acne. I only wish I would have taken roaccutane in the first place instead of messing around with that horrible pill. Hopefully this helps someone.
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November 8, 2009

Pros:

no more pimples- clear skin

Cons:

wiehgt gain!!!! feeling hungry all the time!
depression!!

I was quite a skinny girl. Then i had acne and was prescribed juliet 35. Within 2-3months my skin cleared up, which was great! but then i realised i had gained alot of weight and no matter how much exercise i would do the kilos weren't going they were increasing! i also felt sad and cried at the most silliest unhurtful things, it just didnt make sense!! Considering i use to be a very happy person. I am now about to complete my 7th month on this pill, and i am now starting the pill yasmin. So let's see how it goes! Write the results sooooon..
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November 3, 2009

Pros:

Acne cleared up well, lighter, shorter periods, able to skip periods

Cons:

After using this pill for 5 years, when I went off it i was no longer moody or feeling fatigued all the time - i felt great. but my skin got really bad, all over my chest and back. And for the last yr, i've had shocking recurrent thrush

After going off this pill I felt fantastic - no more moodiness or fatigue. But then my acne came back, all over my face, chest and back. And for the last year, ive suffered recurrent thrush which cleared up as soon as i went off it.
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October 19, 2009

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

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???
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