Important note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the morning after pill is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using birth control pills.
Taking the morning after pill (Plan b)
The first morning after pill should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours of intercourse. The second morning after pill must be taken 12 hours later.
Side effects
When the morning after pill (Plan b) is used as directed, it is safe for most women. There have been no serious complications associated with the morning after pill.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking the morning after pill - (Levonorgestrel) and seek emergency medical attention.
An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
Severe tenderness or pain in the stomach area.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take the morning after pill (Levonorgestrel) and talk to your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, changes in menstrual bleeding (spotting, earlier or later menstrual period, heavier or lighter menstrual bleeding, longer or shorter menstrual period), dizziness or breast tenderness. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Precautions
Before taking the morning after pill - plan B (Levonorgestrel), tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, angina, or heart disease; have had a stroke; have a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; have breast, uterine, or another hormone-related cancer; have liver disease; have undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding; have migraines or severe, recurrent headaches; have diabetes; or smoke.
You may not be able to take the morning after pill - plan B (Levonorgestrel), or you may require special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
The morning after pill - plan B (Levonorgestrel) should not be used at any time during pregnancy except in an attempt to prevent pregnancy within 72 hours following unprotected sexual intercourse.
The morning after pill - plan B (Levonorgestrel) passes into breast milk. Do not take the morning after pill - plan B (Levonorgestrel) without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding.
Drug Interactions
Some drugs may decrease the effectiveness of the morning after pill - plan B (Levonorgestrel), which may result in pregnancy. Before taking the morning after pill - plan B (Levonorgestrel), talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines.
A barbiturate such as amobarbital (Amytal), butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital (Mebaral), secobarbital (Seconal), or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton).
A seizure or pain medicine such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or carbamazepine (Tegretol).
Rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane).
You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring while taking the morning after pill if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with the morning after pill - plan B (Levonorgestrel).
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter medications, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
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