I also had a difficult time trying to get off of Diane 35...every time I tried to quit, I would start breaking out again within a month or two. I finally tried Desogen and 5 months later I am still clear. I wish I could discontinue all bcp's, but that doesn't seem like an option for me. The type of acne I had was mild, so if your acne is severe you may not have the same results. I was also on Demulin and Ortho Tri-cyclen prior to Diane 35, but neither one helped. Anyway, I hope this helps...good luck.