Diane-35 is a form of the contraceptive pill that is used to treat severe acne and hyper-androgenisation - that’s when there are too many male hormones in the female body. “I started taking Arava in Sep. 2012. Had chest X-ray done and was found to have a very large lung nodule that ended up being "valley fever" abscess.” After trying out Diane-35 for the past 2 years, I never have to worry about unwanted pregnancy, because it has kept me very safe. Arava 20mgs has put an end to all of my aches and pains...so very grateful. i experienced a lot of discomforts for the first few months of taking it. This medication contains a combination of two ingredients: cyproterone and ethinyl estradiol. I have many allergies and most of the other meds for RA have caused bad reactions.” She had symptoms very much like a stroke the evening of the third day - unable to speak more than a word or two, not to mention absolute terror as well as the effects listed above. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Ethinyl estradiol belongs to a group of medications known as estrogens. I think education is key here. I was not very happy about that as I am only 35.” He exams me and says no it's probably neuropathy! At first (following the loading dose) I was taking 20 mg daily. I have heard alot of bad comments about contraceptive pills from the other people, and was at first quite skeptical about trying.

Sadly when I returned to Arava it no longer worked for me.” My hair grew back but in some spots it did not. I've been on it for 1 1/2 years.. previously I was on methotrexate 27 mg a week for severe arthritis for 8.7 years which I came off as I found it hard to breathe.

Did help my RA more than any other medication so far, but too many gut issues.” “Arava has been brilliant for my RA. Retail price. I'm 28 and was on the pill (not just Diane) for 12 years before a doctor identified the risk factors. The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. Arava was prescribed to treat her RA. Rather than minimize the symptoms of her disease, the Arava ignited the lung disease and she experienced what the doctors referred to as BOOP (Bronchial Obliterated Obstructive Pneumonia.) In addition, you should not smoke. Only side effects I've had are tiredness which I can live with but none of the other side effects” You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - The following information is NOT intended to endorse any particular medication. Used with combination of Humira. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. “No way did this drug help me!!!!!! I can only hope.” After two years on it my GP tried to get me to switch pills [but I] switched back to Diane after six months off it and I’ve never looked back.” - Alex Kennedy“I was on Diane-35 for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome for six months before suffering from seven aural (optical) migraines in a week. I take a Folic acid tablet with it, it has been very helpful and I have had no side effects. Teratogenicity and embryo-lethality occurred in animal reproduction studies with leflunomide at doses lower than the human exposure level [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. You and your doctor must decide that the benefits are greater than the risks. Arava is contraindicated for use in pregnant women [see Contraindications (4)]. If spotting or breakthrough bleeding occurs during the 3 weeks during which this medication is being taken, continue taking this medication. Has greatly improved joint pain, the side effects I have noticed are some skin lesions, thinning eyebrows, migraine headache increase, also elevated liver enzymes. He says no and proceeds to send me to a nuerologist! Read reviews from recent clients in , browse real estate transactions, and get in touch. people Warning the dr tells me I had MS I say no it's the drug! 8.Diane 35.

My reason for taking diane-35 was due to really bad adult acne and it did help 100% with the acne and helped reduce my naturally oily skin. However, my hair started to fall out and I ended up with no eyebrows. The following information is NOT intended to endorse any particular medication. it. I went totally blind off and on during the day and had debilitating headaches to where all I did was lay n cry!!!!!! people “What started as a mild pain in my leg turned into an ambulance escort into emergency with difficulty breathing, walking, sitting and moving. I only had a persistent cough. Methotrexate was also a difficult med., which caused confusion, depression, loss of balance, hair loss and an INCREASE in joint pain. I have been on Diane-35 contraceptive pills for the past 2 years of my life, as it was recommended by my gynae. For me, the contraceptive part was just a side effect. Pros: Works wonders to clear up … I am hoping that there is something else that I can take, as this past year my rheumatoid arthritis has been full blown out of control. “I have taken Arava for over 10 years and have had good results. If you miss a dose of this medication, and you remember within 12 hours, take the missed dose. “I'm posting this for my mother, who is not able to type like she once did as a result of this medication.