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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May 7, 2008

Pros:

clearing my skin; much less acne and much less oily

Cons:

get quite depressed and cry a lot; freckle during summer as exposure to the sun; dry eyes

Been on Diane-35 for 2 years. It helps clear my face so it is smooth, only a 1-2 pimples a week before period and gone very quickly. However, I started experiencing depressive mood changes, mild headache, tiredness and freckle on face last year. No weight gained.I am thinking to ask my GP to prescribe me a lower dosage Yasmine, I hope pharmacies have it here in Oz.
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April 26, 2008

Pros:

clear skin bigger breasts

Cons:

depression, crying for no reason

worth it if your skin is that bad
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April 4, 2008

Pros:

I've been trying everything for my acne problem.I was told to change my pill with Diana by my specialist.This is my 3rd month and my face is looking sooo good.

Cons:

However first thing it dries you out big time.I feel it in my hands and in my lips.But I use creams and whatever makes it softer.Secondly I wake up in the morning and no motivation for life.I cry for no reason!!Yes DEPRESSION!Thirdly I'm DD now!

I will be visiting my skin specialist this week for an alternative medication if there is one as good as Diane And Depression free! Cos it ruins your life,your relationship and your social life!Nothing exciting..I used to be very positive but now completely different.
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March 12, 2008

Pros:

slight improvement of acne, larger breasts (but that could also be a con to some people).

Cons:

slight weight gain, moodiness (almost anything can bring me to tears), severe cramping during menstruation (i had virtually no cramps before taking Diane).

i don't think the pros outweigh the moodiness, the weight gain, and the cramps.
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February 18, 2008

Pros:

totally got rid of my acne

Cons:

i am bloated all the time, have constipation, severe mood swings

i'm 21, have had acne since i was 12, and i've been on diane for about 1 year. it's okay but i'm ready to try something else that will make me more emotionally stable. it's free on my work plan which is nice.
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February 15, 2008

Pros:

none

Cons:

bad acne.

My skin was terrible on this pill. Had to switch.
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February 14, 2008

Pros:

Skin clears up after about 3 months. Lessens period pain, and PMS symptoms.

Cons:

You have to stay on the pill for years, and years. I have tried to stop, but acne comes back SEVERE, and has made me scar worse than before..:( Total loss of sex drive, mood swings, weight gain, loss of night vision, depressions.

I went on Diane 35 when I was just 15. I am 21 now, and I can't quit, becouse the acne keeps coming back when I go off it. I have scarred severely when off. I am now asking my doctor to go on Accutane...
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February 14, 2008

Pros:

Shorter, lighter periods. Reduced oiliness in skin. Clear skin when on it for a long period of time.

Cons:

Takes about 5 months to start working effectively. Expensive if your not covered under a health plan. Acne comes back if you go off for a couple months.

I'd say it's a great treatment for minor acne. When it comes to people who have suffered with acne for years its not the best........it reduces oilyness but it didn't clear me up that well. I really recommend acutane, and for all of you that have hard the horror stories about it...its not that bad. Give it a try! IT'S WORTH IT!
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February 8, 2008

Pros:

Takes care of my acne and regulates my period. No weight gain, or period pain and minimal bloating. Also my leg hair barely grows anymore- making shaving a cinch!

Cons:

Some emotional instability and the constant need to apologize for it, occasional weeping and dizziness.

I have tried to switch to another birth control pill but have way too much breakthrough bleeding and my acne really came back with a veng

The pill is great but I would rather have some sense of emotional stability. When I tried to switch to another pill (Yasmin) for 4 months, the annoying breakthrough bleeding that I experienced, was just way too much to handle. I was having about 3 two day periods a month- at any surprising time! Also my acne came back about 5 times worse than it ever was- so I was a bleeding spotty mess- and that caused emotional swings on its own (although at least I knew and could explain the reason why I was upset) The dizziness is a bit odd too- I have fainted on a few occasions and have a hard time standing in lines, at say the grocery store or the bank, without feeling like I am going to faint. Also its expensive and student plans don't cover it but thankfully my doctor managed to find me some free samples. So would I take it knowing what I know now..... probably not. As soon as I have time for the surprise periods again I am going to try to switch.
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February 6, 2008

Pros:

doesnt work sh*t for acne... or using for bc...

Cons:

i was hung over the toilet every time i would take it... i lost 10 pounds because of this...

dont take this pill.... its bad for you in the first place you are only suppose to stay on it for 4-6 months and if it makes your acne worse when you get off of it, its not worth it. i would rather go on accutane rather then this....
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