Diane-35 : Oral Contraceptive

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 ,

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!!

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.

I liked it at first, then my sex drive went way down and I started losing my hair! My skin looks great, but I feel like crap and am very emotional.

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.

I been on it for 8 months, the last 3 combined with accutane, It didn;t work for clearing up my skin but accutane has done the trick so far and I was advised to continue with diane35 for preconception. The problem is I have gain 10lbs in two months and my legs feel heavy and restless sometimes during the night. I get headaches often and I guess I don;t feel like having sex that often anymore wich I just realized reading the ratings. I'll ask my doctor to change me to Jazmin, I hread this one actually helps you with your weight. Accutane has work, I am in low dose, but the secondary effects if you get pregnant are terrible so I feel I should use preconception pills to be responsible about that.

I'm going to stick with it for a while longer. I had no idea I could get so depressed. I feel irrational and moody like I do with severe pms but for the whole month I've been on Diane. I'm hoping that my hormone levels will figure themselves out soon and I'll get a control on them. It looks like this isn't worth it to stay on the drug if I always feel like this and I might take accutane... instead of always having to be on this drug. I also notice driving at night I think everyone has their high beams on and my eyes are super sensitive to the light. If getting rid of acne is important to you I'd take it.

My acne came back terribly about a month after I stopped breastfeeding my second child. My Dr prescribed Diane 35 and I have been taking it for 3 months now. I am also taking Accutane at the same time to hopefully get rid of my acne problem permanently. I have deep, cystic acne that is painful and scarring both physically and emotionally. When I saw my Dr yesterday I told her I was going to stop taking the Diane 35 (my husband has had a vasectemy - this is important since you can not get pregnant while taking Accutane - it will result in birth defects) as I can't stand this huge appetite that I have, as well I feel sorry for my husband as I can't seem to get the desire to have sex whatsoever which is unusual for me. So I guess this will be the test to see if the Accutane is working when I stop taking the Diane 35 and hopefully I will get back the desire to have sex with my husband and lose some weight!

It has taken me a long time to realise that the side effects I have been experiencing may infact be linked to this pill. Have been on Diane for about 3 years and SEs seem to be getting worse. After reading all the testimonials on this page I think I will go back to my doctor. Worried about skin turning nasty again if I come off though. Still, there must be a better alternative out there. Has honestly affected my wellbeing so adversely.

For those considering coming off....here are some things that I have been experiencing.. 1. Increased libido 2. Increased acne 3. Highs and Lows - mood swings - awful! 4. Increased anger 5. Increased body oil - everwhere, not just face. 6. Irregular cycles 7. PMS pains - stabbing pains near ovaries