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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July 22, 2008

Pros:

my skin cleared up. no more painful red spots or impossible to clean black heads. Breasts grew, but perhaps that had to do with puberty.

Cons:

EXPENSIVE, back pain, mood swings, moodiness, depression, tiredness, restlessness, no sex drive, dry everything

I'm not taking it anymore because I'm afraid of becoming more depressed, infertile and hopeless. I recommend it only in the most dire of acne cases. It should not be used as a contraceptive alone. yes if you have a painful case of acne no if you want to clear up light acne or use as a contraceptive.
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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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August 20, 2007

Pros:

birth control

Cons:

Acne got much much worse at first, depression and mood swings

I took Diane 35 for nearly a year. During that time I had severe mood swings and fights with my boyfriend. I used to cry all the time for no reason. Although my skin got clearer, the first 2 months I was on it my skin was worse than it had ever been and the zits I had during those months left permanent scares. After breaking up with my boyfriend (yes, it got that bad), I quit the pill and I have never been so happy. I will never go back on this product ever - even though I do miss the clear skin. There must be another solution out there?
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July 27, 2007

Pros:

Ive been using it for almost a week now and my skin looks SUPER clear.. well compared to usual- my skin is glowing so far.

Cons:

I FEEL DOWN. I have been feeling down and depressed for the past few days and I couldnt figure out what it was so i reseacrhed it on google and this page showed up - AND THANK GOD for this forum Im calling my doc tomorrow.

IM CALLING MY DOCTOR TOMMORROW AND DISCUSSING IT WITH HIM because the last few days since ive started this pill have been BAD mood swings and really depressed and down.
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February 21, 2007

Pros:

Bigger Boobs

Cons:

Moods, stomache upset, lack of energy, Expensive.

Third day on it I have noticed it really affects your moods and emtotions to a point of depression. Maybe it will only last a week or so I hope, my stomache has been upset since I have been taking it, and acne has got a little worse in the three days I have been on it. Will test it for a couple months see how it goes. The big plus is boobs have grown in 3 days....no joke they grew instantly, that's a bonus. I suggest if you suffer moods or depression already this might not be for you, It really can get you down.
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October 16, 2009

Pros:

none yet but fingers crossed!!!!!

Cons:

i'm really moody and snappy at everyone, i am always soo hungry!!!, i,ve gained 2kg in the last month and i have no sex drive at all.

i have only been using this product for 1 month, i switched to it because i was using doxycycline and that was making me feel really sick. i am so self concious about my skin that i feel it is the only thing people can see when they look at me i just really hope that this product will work for me because i don't want to have to keep applying all of the different creams and goos to my skin that have a minimal effect. i want clear skin more than anything.
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April 13, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Weight Gain, Strecth marks, varicose veins

This product doesnt work. I gained 12 kgs and my skin was awful. I was on it for about 7 months before giving up. Im on Accutane now thank god.
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March 24, 2009

Pros:

Birth Control!

Cons:

My skin has also become worse since trying it. Also about to start my third pack.

Waste of money if you do not have a plan.
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December 20, 2008

Pros:

None as of yet

Cons:

Sore breasts, extreme hunger, decreased sex drive

Will give it another month. If i do not see any improvements with my skin by then will find an alternative, as i feel bloated and hungry all the time now which is adding to my low self esteem.
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July 15, 2008

Pros:

there were none. besides protected sex

Cons:

gained weight despite vigourous exercise and healthy diet. mood swings,vaginal dryness, lack of sex drive.

my body did not agree with the medicine at all. acne was less anyway, but it still used to pop up once every month just before my periods. so it did not help my acne either.
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