Diane-35 : Oral Contraceptive

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810 Reviews

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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August 1, 2008

Pros:

general improvement in skin and texture

Cons:

-

all birth controls have been very different for me, and i am assuming that results are not the same for everyone, but this contraceptive is improving my skin when others have not. i did not start seeing a difference until the end of my third package (3 months), my acne is clearing up, and i am assuming that it will only get better since both my family doctor and dermatologist say it is not uncommon have no results until 3 - 6 months. i have not experienced any mood swings, which is to say a lot because i had major problems with birth controls like tricyclen lo. i really have not experienced any other side effects than those that come with any birth control (any sort of breast enlargement has been no different between say marvelon and diane). TIP: although i have no expirience with them yet, i am considering buying diane online. you fax online pharmacies your prescription and it seems legitimate. I pay $40 in the drug store and you can get 3 packages for $70 on most online
May 29, 2008

Pros:

Clear skin, regular period's and yes bigger boobs.

Cons:

Sore boobs, weight gain and incredibily moody and emotional.

Been on it for 3 months and I'm condidering going off it? Not sure as love having clear skin. Maybe 3 more months. And then I will see how I feel then.
March 20, 2008

Pros:

Clear skin, bigger breast(thank God), cheap plan

Cons:

Slight weight gain, moodiness, depression

I was fortunate to not have acne as a teenager however as an adult I have suffered severely with acne. I have tried everything, from diet, exercise, antibiotics, creams........and I can go on but nothing helped. I've been on Diane 35 for 2 months now and the results are awesome. My skin has cleared up and I get compliments all the time. I definitely recommend this treatment for acne.
February 14, 2008

Pros:

Clearer skin day by day in two weeks with Acnezine twice a day and Diane 35 once a day.

Cons:

None.

23 yrs old: I have been on it for two weeks. I havent had one white head since I started my combination of Acnezine twice a day and Diane 35 once a day. I used to get a white head everyday on my cheeks and now nothing - no oil either!!! I think the acnezine is the major contributor to the positive results! I love the two together! I think that you might want to try acnezine if you have lost hope (must use the cream part of it too - to see results like mine.) The one thing I will say is... I dont have any white heads but I do see a lot of blackheads-they are so easy to remove I just litely scratch @ my face and they flake right out of the pore. Well hope this helps in any descion making. Kind Regards
December 24, 2007

Pros:

It's an amazing pill. My acne cleared up in 2 months. All I have now are scars.

Cons:

It's expensive if you don't have health insurance. $40 CAN a month.

I loved this pill. I'm trying Ortho Tricyclen Lo now since it's cheaper and hoping it'll help control my acne. Diane 35 is amazing and I'm thinking that the price is worth it. I'm 18 and my hormones were off the hook before I took it. I was on Alesse before and I had the worst acne imaginable. Okay, it wasn't that bad, but enough to make me feel like crap about myself. Diane 35 is incredible.
September 20, 2007

Pros:

cleared up skin, then seemed to stop working

Cons:

none

Does anyone know why this would work so well for me for a few years, but now it doesn't seem to do anything? How long does it take to work for skin? (I don't recall from the first time I started) I am very frustrated with my skin and am hoping this will help again....
August 15, 2007

Pros:

I've been suffering from acne for sooo long now ,i found that diane realy helps me ,my skin is much more clear ,and also helped a little with my body hair overgrowth ,but the problem is i dont know is it safe to use it forever as long as i need it?

Cons:

the normal side effects of oral contraceptive pills ,althouh i didn't gain weight with it like i did when i switched to CILEST

i really feel a difference when i'm using diane ,it suits my body ,and i really whish to know if is it safe to use it back again forever as my OCP ,
July 29, 2007

Pros:

Seemed to clear up my skin quickly.

Cons:

Depression...have not had that before,and in the past I had headaches.I have just restarted this pill this week,and already the symptoms have appeared.

I like that it cleared up my skin,but the depression is a very unpleasant side effect. Very annoyed that I have a 6 month supply that I can't use...what a waste of money. Does anyone know if I can stop taking the pill,even though I am only into my first week of it? I guess if there are any side effects,they can't be worse than depression!!
July 22, 2007

Pros:

I cleared up my skin, made my periods shorter, I actually lost a little weight.

Cons:

MOOD swings, headaches, restless.

Thi a pill that is great for the treatment of PCOS (polycystic ovaries). I was having alot of problems with hair growth in the wrong places and not getting a period at all. It has help regulate my hormones and relieved many of my irritating symptoms.
July 7, 2007

Pros:

Cleared my skin up completely, able to extend amount of time between periods

Cons:

Price is steep

I love Diane-35. I have been on probably 4-5 other types of birth control pills, but this is my favourite. It cleared my face up in around 2-3 months, although I started seeing results before that I believe. I had even been on Ortho Tri-cyclen which is supposed to be good for acne, but Diane-35 was 10x better. Because my periods are very heavy, I am able to take 3-4 packs of Diane-35 before I have to take a break and have my period. It didn't make my periods any lighter or shorter like most people say, but they are more bearable because I only have a period once every 2 or 3 months. I have only experienced spotting when I forget to take a pill, but it resolves itself within a few days. The only downside would be the price. I just stocked up today and 3 packs cost me $115 (cdn)! Thankfully I have a drug plan... I love Diane and if you're unsure, all I would say is try it. You really don't have anything to lose.