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What Are The Side Effects Of Plan B Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016
Question: My girlfriend took 3 plan B one step in the past two weeks. Is everything ok, she feels sick sometimes with her stomach.
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Should be avoided.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Plan B is only for emergency contraception and should not be taken in this way. Remember these are all hormones and you should not allow them to play with your body's normal hormonal system.
Now since she has taken Plan B three times she would definitely feel these symptoms of abdominal pain , nausea and bloating.
You may give her a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone once a day.
If she gets any severe pain or withdrawal excessive menstrual bleeding then she would need to see doctor.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (54 minutes later)
Where can i get those medications?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Medical Store.

Detailed Answer:
Domperidone is an OTC product so you should get that easily at nearby medical store.
You may also go to your doctor and let her examine your friend and prescribe accordingly.
Good luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (5 hours later)
How long will symtoms last ?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
May be for 2-3 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi, the symptoms may last for 2-3 weeks or up to a month. However, she may have abnormal bleeding or disturb periods for next 2-3 cycles.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Side Effects Of Plan B Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

Brief Answer: Should be avoided. Detailed Answer: Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. Plan B is only for emergency contraception and should not be taken in this way. Remember these are all hormones and you should not allow them to play with your body's normal hormonal system. Now since she has taken Plan B three times she would definitely feel these symptoms of abdominal pain , nausea and bloating. You may give her a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone once a day. If she gets any severe pain or withdrawal excessive menstrual bleeding then she would need to see doctor. I hope it helps you. If you have any further query, please ask me.