Diane-35 Safe?

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-07-2004
Diane-35 Safe?
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Wed, 05-05-2004 - 6:02pm
Hi Everyone,

I have been taking Diane 35 for a few years now and just recently came across a news documentary about how Diane should NOT be used as a birth control pill and instead should be used solely for acne.

Here's the link:

http://www.cbc.ca/disclosure/archives/030114_diane/main.html

Has anyone heard that it should not be used as a birth control pill? I'm a little bit worried now. Should I be switching to another brand?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 05-05-2004 - 9:11pm
Hi bluesleeves, welcome!

This is the Advisory that was put out by Health Canada concerning Diane 35. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/tpd-dpt/diane-35_dhpl_e.html It is recommended that Diane 35 not be used solely as a contraceptive pill. If I were you I would talk to the doctor who prescribed the pill for you and get his or her perspective.

Good luck

      Jill