Diane-35 : Oral Contraceptive

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810 Reviews

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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14.8%
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33.5%
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25.9%
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15.4%
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10.4%

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January 26, 2011

Pros:

-improved acne
-bigger boobs (up a cup size)
-much lighter period and no pain

Cons:

-severe mood swings/depression
-weight gain
-cravings
-dry skin

The first week i took Diane35 i felt absolutely sick to my stomach whenever i ate. Though that symptom passed, it has been replaced by bloating and weight gain. That also doesn't help the severe mood swings it has given me even though i had never experienced any form of depression or moodiness in the past. It almost makes me feel like a different person emotionally. It did however make my skin nice and clear, but the emotional distress and body image outweigh the nice skin and big boobs. I say try something else.
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April 30, 2011

Pros:

bigger boobs

Cons:

very sore breasts
mood swings/depression
bloated stomach & hips
pain in thighs
etc

Ive only been taking the pill for 10 days now and im not happy with the side effects ive experienced. Im only on the pill to regulate my hormone levels. *After taking it for two days I developed red spots all over my stomach -looks like chicken pox *In 6 days my boobs went from a b cup to a pumped up C cup -they are extremely sore and feel very heavy like im breastfeeding *Unplainable bad pain in my thighs (that side effect is listed in the box) *Very moody sometimes depressed- -bf noticed change after few days *Extreme bloating of lower stomach,thighs and love handles * Nausea * Weight gain *Swollen ankles Havent had any pimples yet (have very good skin) but have been doing microdermabrasion and chemical peels and these skin treatmnts really do improve pimples and skin condition. Now i cant beleive ive had all these things happen in 10 days. Im still going to keep going (against bfs wishes) cuz im desperate and this is the also the first time ive been on the pill. I just dont think im going to last a whole month.
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April 11, 2011

Pros:

clear skin

Cons:

really bad migraines
tender breasts
loss of libido
weird appetite
skin horrible and 50x worse when coming off it for the first time
bloating

I was first prescribed Diane when I had a small breakout on my face. it was amazing. My skin was clear and luminous and I was getting comments from everyone about how good my skin looked. After a few months though I started to get terrible migraines, bloating and had no sex drive whatsoever. I went off it after 2 years as my skin was looking great however after about a month my face broke out into horrible acne much worse than it was prior to using diane. I decided to go back on diane as my skin was so bad and have been on it for two months but my skin is not clearing at all
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June 2, 2010

Pros:

boobs got bigger again

Cons:

acne for 2 months of pills

hey im back doin the reviews again, iv been in the pills for two months but i still get pimples. its awful hope it will be gone after 3 months!
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July 3, 2010

Pros:

clear skin

big boobs

Cons:

weight gain
severe hair loss once you stop

I wouldn't use it . Sure, it gives u clear wonderfulk skin, but the pay off is horrible. I was on Diane for 2 years. Got off it and right away started to get acne back even worse then before, Two months later , I got severe hair loss. The hair on my head is falling off. I am losing a ton of hair. I had thick beautiful healthy hair and now I have half the hair I once had and my hair is still falling out.
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October 4, 2016
So far the worse experience
Iv been on this pill for a week now and already ended up in the hospital due to severe pains on left side doctor said taking this and with hormones changing that im going to get contractions , this has been 4 days and now today im sick and dizzy anyone else have any side effects like this ??
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September 29, 2015
is it really effective?
i've been using this diane35 pill for almost a month but i notice nothing, no changes on my acne prone skin..i still got this few acne on my forehead and lower part of my face and the worst I have some breakouts on my back which is sometimes painful and very uncomfortable..I'm wondering if its potency will be notice after a few months of usage? and is there a right time when to take the pill for its most effective result?both for acne treatment and birth control. Please advice...(i cannot give any recommendations yet or discouragements because i just started to use this pill)
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December 8, 2015
Hang in there, i've been using for a month too...everyone says it takes about 6 months for perfection. My doc did recommend that i take the pill in the morning about the same time every day...dont lose hope hang in there
April 6, 2011

Pros:

Cleared up my acne! My boobs grew from a d to dd

Cons:

Severe migraines to the point where I was hospitalized. I started getting migraines every 2 weeks, sometimes the pain would last a week! bad mood swings, wieght gain, my period pain became worse than I'd ever had before.

Even though Diane cleared up my acne it was not worth it! The side effects were terrible! I couldn't cope with the terrible migraines any longer!
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December 3, 2009

Pros:

none yet.., :(

Cons:

Increased bleeding in period, it was not longer than 5 days, now its 10 + (SUCKS), dec. appetite, major cramps, crazy breast tenderness, headaches, tiredness, aches in legs..

I dunno I might give it a few months.. Ive only been on it a month, but im worried that these symptoms will persist.. My acne has not been getting better (but that maybe because of constant stress). Dont know what to do really!?!
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March 17, 2011

Pros:

No spots or acne whilst on the pill.

Cons:

MANY. After being on this pill for several years I began to feel lethargic, sluggish, and had many other non-specific symptoms. After stopping the pill, I had acne that was at least 10 times worse than it had been before the pill and had break outs on my face, chest, and back. My skin was also exceptionally oily and I started growing facial hair, esp. around the lip. I couldn't bare these effects and went back on the pill. I have since tried to quit another 2 times with similar results.

This pill is truly toxic. I would strongly recommend against using it. I am currently on my third attempt to stop and I am experiencing major depressive symptoms for approx. 2 weeks before my period. This is completely out of character for me - I have never experienced PMS or depression before. If you are considering using this pill, research the potential side effects on the Internet beforehand. Do not rely on the advice of your doctor, in my experience they have no understanding of the true effects of this drug and their eagerness to prescribe it suggests there are external incentives for them to do so. Despite my symptoms, I have made a commitment to never use this drug again, and I can only hope that with time my body will return to normal.
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