Diannette and weight gain

[Laura-Loo]

I have tried several contraceptive pills but wondered if anyone had tried Diannette. Previous pills have made me put on weight and wondered if Diannette had caused this side effect in anyone else?

[ANUSHIKA]

I have used diannette and it didn't make me put on weight but it did make me sick so I stoppped taking it, my friend took it and found it was good for her. I suppose everyone's body reacts differently maybe you could try it and see what you think :)

[melandraf]

i was on Dianette for several years - my Dr gave me that particular pill as i had acne. It helped a little with that, did not make me put on weight any more than other few that i tried.

[rekstout]

Weight gain is a common side effect to most Pills of this type but Dianette is a lot stronger than most (hence its use in treatmnent of acne) but weight gain appears to be no greater than with others despite this.

It is, in fact, not ordinarily available free from the NHS as a contraceptive and must be paid for, as it is not - primarily - presecribed for contraception.

It is also suspected of causing depression and mood swings to a greated extent than ordinary combi-pills due to its higher dosages.

[karlabarbie]

i have just stoped taking dianette. i took it for 4 years previously and actuelly lost wieght when i was on it! that was not because of the pill tho, it was due to a healthy eating plan! it made me feel very low when i started taking it but the symtoms settled after a few months. would't recommend taking this pill long term, and only take it to treat another symtom (acne, eccesive hair growth or pso) as well as for use as a contraceptive, as it is strong and the are lower risk pills available if the only use is as a contraceptive. i got it prescribed free to me as it doubled up as a contraceptive. hope i've helped!