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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February 15, 2009

Pros:

Initial help with moderate to severe acne (both face and back)

Cons:

Decreased sex drive, weight gain (25 pounds over 18 months), depression, worse PMS and cramping during menstration, nausea at the start of every month, and hair loss.

I started taking diane a little over a year and a half ago. Initially I felt sick to my stomach every time I would eat, but after 2 months, this subsided. I didnt notice any changes in my acne until about 6 months, and it got better rapidly. Around month 3 I noticed that my appetite was sky high and nothing I did could stop myself from wanting to eat. This has never been a problem for me throughout my life until I started on diane. Month 4 I had gained 25 pounds and no matter what I did(diets excercise) I cannot kick the the extra weight, even to this day. By about month 8 my face was PERFECT. My face stayed great 'til month 12, and then I noticed it starting to worsen. I also noticed around this time severe mood swings were developing and I had weeks of severe depression. My physician figured that I have developed a tolerance to Diane and has now switched me to Yasmin. I think the benefits for acne out weight the weight gain, so I recommend at leats trying it as an option :)
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February 9, 2009

Pros:

It helped clear up most of my acne for almost a year.

Cons:

Bad mood swings, weight gain, food cravings, no sex drive, once you stop it it comes back even worse than before! I had to stop this bc because after about 1 1/2 years on it I began to only have spotting and only lasted half a day.

It worked for a short time and then just stopped working. But like every bc it's different for everyone. My dr. put me on Yaz now so I hope that works!
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February 4, 2009

Pros:

Very Clear skin!!

Cons:

You will rely on it, you cant get off it, otherwise you will break out again.

I have been on it for over 5.5 years. Stopped it after 2 years, but the acne came back and was 10 fold worse. So, it forced me to go back on it. From what i read, it is likely you will have massive acne break outs once you stop. Worse than what you had originally. Lets just hope im wrong....
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January 29, 2009

Pros:

I dont know about the plus points of this product yet.

Cons:

This BCP gave me alot of trouble in my daily routine. I feel sleepy, leg pain, nausea, dizziness and makes me hungry too much. I dont feel like doing anything, just sleep ,sleep and lay on my bed.

It has been two weeks since I started this medicine. My Doc didnt inform me about the side effects of this product. No other BCP gave me all these trouble. But I would like to be treated for my POD problem and than Iam planning to get a child. So I will try this for atleast six months. But this have too many side effects.
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January 28, 2009

Pros:

It is the only thing that works to clear the skin on my face and back.

Cons:

difficulty getting pregnant once off Diane (has anyone else experienced this?). Biggest con is that the acne comes back with a vengeance shortly after stopping Diane.

Will continue to use but have had trouble conceiving which I think is related to Diane but not sure. Also
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January 26, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up 90% of acne in under 3 months
Less oil production
Bigger breasts

Cons:

Gained 5 pounds
Mild nausea during first month
Have to use body lotion for the first time in my life

This is the first thing I have ever used that caused a major improvement in my acne! I have tried tons of OTC products as well as prescriptions like Clindoxyl, Retin-A, oral antibiotics and other BCP's. I am so glad I have finally found something that works. I started to see improvements towards the end of my 2nd pack and am now halfway through my 3rd pack and my skin keeps getting better. My doctor said it can take over 6 months to see the full results so I hope my skin will continue to improve even more. I should mention that Diane-35 has a slightly increased risk of blood clots compared to other BCP's. My doctor told me that there are about 3 extra cases of blood clots per 10,000 women than with other BCP's. My doctor and I decided the benefits outweighed the risk in my case but you may not feel the same way. Diane-35 has made a huge difference in my self confidence. For the first time in years I actually feel good about myself when I look in the mirror!
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January 24, 2009

Pros:

I think it works, I was on it for about 8 years.

Cons:

When you come off your skin is an oily pimply mess.

On a different note.. I have a very strong suspicion that it caused me to have very very itchy skin that nothing could fix, seriously, it was hellish, I would wake up scratching my arms and legs until they were red raw. After I came off it the itches went away in a week or two. It may have been a build up of the product in my system. But I have had a 2 month break from the pill, I am going to try it again and see how it goes because my acne is back again. I have also been on roaccutane which worked for me for about a 24 month period.. then I was back to where I started... the pill works better.
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January 21, 2009

Pros:

Perfectly clear skin after 4 months of using Diane 35. Regular light short periods. Reduced PMS. No weight gain or loss for me.

Cons:

It took 4 months to clear skin and had very sore breast and mood swings during this time. All cleared up after 4 packages used.

I have been using Diane 35 for 15 years. I am 41 years old, do not smoke & I exorcise regularly. I did try to get off of Diane 35 about 7 years ago. I did not get a period or a pimple for 6 months. When I did get a period the acne was a bad as when I had first began the Diane 35. I started taking it again with the "first 4 month" issues and have been acne free every since. I LOVE this product!!!!!
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January 11, 2009

Pros:

Excellent skin, light, pain-free periods, PMS greatly reduced, had sore breasts and weight gain issues at the start but these disappeared completely after a while with consistent use. Also more exercise and less sugar and salt in my diet helped.

Cons:

Must stop smoking and change diet and exercise habits to tackle the possible weight gain issues.

Been using for almost ten years now - got a small pimple on my chin recently and experienced PMS symptoms as well. Hope it's just a temporary glitch and not Diane losing effect on me.
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December 1, 2008

Pros:

regulates period.

Cons:

Im wondering if my body can become use to this pill, because i was on it for a year, pefect skin, went off it, and now im back on and I havent revieved the same results. How come?

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