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Coming off Dianette - Side affects

  • 16-08-2010 12:56pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    I was on dianette for nearly a year. I experienced many of the side affects so decided to come off it two weeks ago.
    I'm now wondering what are the side affects of coming off such a strong pill?
    I couldnt find much on the internet and I'd like to know what to expect..
    Thanks


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  • #2
    sam34
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,073 ✭✭✭sam34


    have you asked your doctor or pharmacist?

    generally speaking, you shouldnt stop prescription medication without discussing it with your doctor


  • #3
    foodaholic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,525 ✭✭✭foodaholic


    I found when I switched was that I had a lot of break through bleeding until I got used to a lower progesteron pill. Id say it took 4 months for me, but everyone is different


  • #4
    Boo27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭Boo27


    I was on dianette too... for hmmm maybe a year or so... I had to go on it for acne... which I have to say it was brilliant for,,, but the side effects got too much .. ie moodswings. so I went off it... then about 3 months later my ancre started coming back again and then I decided to go back on it... the side effects I got this time were awful... I couldnt keep one pill down, I was constantly nauseous and felt awful all the time... not worth it in the end so went of it august last year... he he am now 9 months pregnant:) and have to say it was the best decision I made to go off the pill. the side effects are not worth it... plus my acne has completly disappeared with my pregnancy!!!! best of luck but maybe look into a less stronger pill... Before I went on to Dianette I was on microlite... found this quite good.. maybe you should look into it...


  • #5
    ncmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    I was in Diannette because of acne and had a lot of side effects. My doc recommended a different pill that was still good for acne, but not as many side effects as Dianette. I *think* it was called Yasmin (I was on a good few pills over the years so can't remember which one it was). I had no side effects after the switch and my acne didn't come back (til I came off the pill altogether, but that's another story!)

    Talk to your GP, they might be able to recommend something suitable for your needs. It might take a bit of trial and error, but you'll get it right in the end.


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