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Diane 35 Information

Diane 35 (Ethinyl Estradiol/Cyproterone) is used to treat certain severe types of acne in women that have not been successfully treated with antibiotics and other treatments along with seborrhea or mild hirsutism. Mild hirsutism is excess hair on the face, chest, abdomen or legs. This medication contains a combination of two ingredients: Cyproterone and Ethinyl estradiol. Ethinyl estradiol belongs to a class of medications known as estrogens. This medication works by regulating the hormones that affect the skin to help treat acne. Cyproterone belongs to a group of medications known as antiandrogens. Ethinyl estradiol belongs to a group of medications known as estrogens. Diane- 35 should only be used when acne does not respond to other treatments. These include treatments that are put on the skin and oral antibiotics.

Diane 35 Side Effects

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to Diane 35. Taking Diane 35 may cause certain side effects such as breast pain, tenderness, swelling, blotchy spots on exposed skin, discomfort wearing contact lenses, dizziness, excess hair growth on face, chest, legs, hair loss, headache, increased/decreased sexual interest, irritability, menstrual pain, mood changes, nausea, nervousness, rash or reddish lumps under the skin, runny or stuffy nose, swelling of the ankles or feet, unusual tiredness or weakness, vomiting and or weight gain or loss

Diane 35 Precautions

Before taking this medication, talk to your doctor about if you are allergic to cyproterone, estradiol, pregnant, have a history of cholestatic jaundice, have active liver disease, have any eye problems caused by blood vessel disease in the eye, have or have had a blood vessel or blood clotting disorder (including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis, cerebrovascular disease such as stroke, heart attack, and coronary artery disease), have had otosclerosis (abnormal bone growth in the ear) that worsened during pregnancy, have known or suspected breast cancer, have known or suspected tumours dependent on estrogen, have or have had liver tumours, have severe diabetes with blood vessel changes, have undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding, are taking another estrogen/progestogen combination or estrogens or progestogens alone, have a hereditary condition called angioedema

Diane 35 Availability

Big Mountain Drugs offers the brand name of Diane 35, manufactured in Canada by Bayer. The Generic of Diane 35 is not available at this time. Diane 35 is available in a dosage of 21 day tablets.

Do I need a prescription to order Diane 35?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Diane 35.