Diane-35 : Oral Contraceptive

My skin looks so much better and I no longer get painful, cyst-like acne. The price is about the same as other pills and my periods are predictable and less painful. Have stayed on it for years because it works well for me.

I loved Diane when I fist started taking it. I didn't have the mood swings that I had had with every other bc....But after about 4 months of taking it, I developed cystic acne (i've never had acne in my life and i'm 23) and my hair started falling out. I am definitely switching soon. I also gained about 10 lbs. But I heard that is the norm with most birth control.

I am using Diane 35 about a week now. I used Melaine before I switched to Diane 35 because I got pimples using Melaine. According to my OB Diane 35 would lessen the pimples that I have (which actually caused by taking Melaine) so she adviced me to take the said pill. Unfortunately, I am still getting pimples in this pill. It did clear my skin :( Should I stop taking it or should I still continue it until 3 months (hoping it will work)?

I have been on Diane 35 now for six months and it just seems like the side effects are getting worse. I have no sex drive anymore which for me this is not normal. Also I could not explain why I was always feeling so down. I would cry at anything and I had absolutely no motivation to do anything. I could just stay home and sleep or cry. Also I could snap in an instant and be really angry. This week has been really bad that finally today I said I have to figure out what is wrong with me. My aunt suggested to me that maybe it was my pill and that I should research it. Wow I cannot believe how bad this pill is. So many woman experience these same side effects. Alot of woman were even having suicidal thoughts which is crazy. I have also learned that Diane 35 is banned in some countries. I have decided today that this is not the right pill for me. I am going to stop taking it today. I can't wait to start feeling like myself again. Please think it over before you start this pill.

What it does currently and what going off of it can do make this pill VERY addictive I would not recommend going on it unless your condition is severe Doctors hand this out like there's no tomorrow which is fine for me now, but I only wish they'd questioned me before allowing me to commence taking this pill

I've only been on the pill for two months, but can honestly say that my skin has improved dramatically, yet I put on 2kg. I haven't suffered depression or anything, my self esteem has sky rocketed!

I have waited a full & complete 6 months to review this...it DOES work, but it takes TIME. As you can see for me, the cons outweigh the pros. Unfortunately, this has been the only thing to effectively clear up my acne, and I have tried EVERYTHING! So for me, it's worth it. Chances are it will probably get worse before it gets better, but for most people it usually kicks in in 3-4 months. I was one of the unlucky ones who it took a complete 6 months to see full results. But now, I RARELY break out. I used to have 3-4 new pimples/cysts each day. Waking up with nothing to worry about seeing it the mirror is so, so worth it :-) if you're from the USA, you can order this BC from a canadian pharmacy online with your doctors prescription.

I have been on it for a little more than a month, it seems it takes a while to work, but I have been having strange symptoms, not sure if it's from Diane but they started little after starting taking it. Also it seems one of the most common side effects is depression, which I already have, so... I'll give it a couple more months. I just wished the doctor had asked me if I had any illnesses or anything that could become worse by taking diane or tell me the side effects, because I wouldn't have wanted to start taking it. But I already bought the pills necessary for 6 months because he told me to go back in 6 months to see how it was working. Reading all the side effects and problems that can come of taking it I think I should see him sooner than 6 months...

If you want to be happy and have clear skin i recommend not using this.

I am only on my second month of Diane 35 but I've decided to end it because the amount of weight I have gained is an enormous amout. I went from very slim to chunky very quickly. I understand weight gain depends on the person. Acne was not a big issue for me, but what I had cleared up quickly. As for menstral pains, I still have them. I know you must stay on the pill for three months for Diane 35 to start working in that area. And another thing, since starting the pill I found myself very upset and depressed. I've seen some very good reviews, and some bad reviews. Depends on the person.