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 17, 2007

Pros:

lighter flow, less pain

Cons:

Worse acne, stretchmarks, headaches,bigger boobs (in my case it's not needed)depression

I've been on Diane 35 for going on two months now and not much has changed for the better. I would swap period pains for even worse acne any day!! They reckon 3-4 months before seeing improvement but this is quite ridiculous!! Anyone else with me here?
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January 5, 2014
Too many risks

Pros:

none

Cons:

after 5 months still no improvement
too many risks (blood clotting)

I was on Diane for about 5 months. During that time I really didn't see any improvement in my skin. Not only that, but seeing reports and testimonies on the side effects and how dangerous they can be made me stop taking it. I don't want to risk it. Plus I have no health coverage so it was expensive as hell. I'm on a normal generic birth control now, Tricyclene Lo (if that's how you spell it) because I still need to be on the pill. It's not specifically for acne like Diane is but maybe in a couple months it will help to clear my skin up as I've heard most bc's do.
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August 15, 2009

Pros:

Clear skin

Cons:

severe weight gain, back pain, headaches, cellulite, stretch marks on thighs, immense increase in appetite, yeast infection, depression, anxiety, gas, bloating

I never thought I'd write an online review. But after reading all these others I think i'd like to share my experience. I have been on diane for 7 months and re side effects are getting seriously intolerable. I have gained 9kgs, used to be so tiny and now I have cellulite on my thighs!!! None of my clothes fit me anymore and as soon as I eat something in the morning my stomach bloats and stays that way all day, it's so uncomfortable! It cleared my skin but these side effects definitly outweigh clearer skin. Everyday has become a battle! It's too strong a pill, too unnatural for your body. I can't wait to feel normal again once I'm fake hormone free!!
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March 26, 2009

Pros:

Clear Skin, Dryer skin and hair.

Cons:

Anxiety, Mood Swings, Vaginal Dryness, Low Libido

For the first 8-10 months or so that I was taking Diane 35 everything was perfect. It regulated my acne and dcaused significant drying in my hair and skin (as it was severly oily prior to starting Diane). Now, about 14 months in, I have perfectly clear skin, but my hair is unbelievably dry (I'm talking I could not wash it for weeks and it wouldn't be greasy) and flaky skin. However, my skin is not the only thing drying out as my boyfriend and I have discovered extreme vaginal dryness. I am about negative 100 on the libido scale, which is frustrating as I am still very young. Also, I find that I have mood swings, from being very happy and personable to being very easily aggrivated or saddened and reclusive. This is very unlike me as I am usually very extroverted. I have an appointment this week to discuss other birth control options. REMEMBER- You are supposed to change BCP 3-4 months after your acne clears up when using Diane35. I should probably have taken my own advice!
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December 26, 2013
Didn't work.

Pros:

it does clear up abit

Cons:

migrains
pimples still there

I started using Dianne to get rid of my hormone pimples that wouldn't leave my chin area. I took the pill for about 6 months and unfortunately it didn't work for me. The pimples lessoned but were still there and I had to stop taking it when I started getting migraines ( which my doctor said was most likely from the pill) When I stopped taking Dianne my migrains/ head aches stopped. Everyone is different though. Give it a go. It might work for you.
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July 15, 2009

Pros:

Clear & less oily skin,lighter period and less menstrual cramps

Cons:

Constant hunger which result to weight gain,moodiness,headaches and depression.

when using for acne treatment,find an alternative or consult your doctor before taking this pill.It will make your skin beatiful while @ the same time ruining your body.I've been taking it for 4 months now.
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October 13, 2008

Pros:

It was just wonderful for my skin. i no longer have more acne.but.....

Cons:

Since i started using diane 35 i have experienced to many pain in my chest. and I'm kinda depressed too.

I have been using diane35 for 2 years and I'm thinking of stop using it because of the chest pain. sometimes it gets really strong and i think that it does not worth to be without acne and having these terrible chest pain that I'm having. ....pay attention to this before it's too late...
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July 29, 2008

Pros:

None so far.

Cons:

Itchy acne. Mood swings. Decreased sex drive.

I'm gonna continue using this pill to see if anything improves. I just started so i guess its a bit too soon to see any real changes. But so far, I am miserable for no reason.
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July 13, 2008

Pros:

Cleared skin well. A few hormonal pimples here and there.

Cons:

I decided to go off this pill to see whether my skin would get worse or not as I had been on Diane since my teenage years. I was shocked that I no longer had mood swings (I previously had no idea why I was cranky all the time)and my libido improved

Even though some of my pimples have come back, the fact that I am much happier, less anxious and less moody means so much more
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June 27, 2008

Pros:

cleared skin a little bit, faster periods.

Cons:

weight gain, stretch marks, moodiness and irritability

I do NOT recommend Diane....I honestly put on over twenty pounds in five minutes, I did not eat more than I used and I excersized more than I did before I switched to Diane 35. I got wierd stretch marks on my legs, calves and thighs that I have NEVER had before, and after switching off Diane, I noticed that I was a lot less grumpy and irritable. It did not make enough of a difference in my skin to continue using, and I was very dissapointed.
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