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Does Plan B Work When Taken 3 Days After Unprotected Sex?

Hi I would like to know if plan b pills will work if taken 3 days after unprotected sex, I already have my period for the month, I've taken the pill but I'm feeling really sick eg, dizzy,nausea,tingling in my breast, I'm not too sure what to think I dont know if it's side effects, it has been 4 days now since I've taken the pill.
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Plan B is effective within 72 hours of unprotected sex, the earlier the better.
The side effects that you describe are pretty common after intake of Plan B.
Take care
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Does Plan B Work When Taken 3 Days After Unprotected Sex?

Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Plan B is effective within 72 hours of unprotected sex, the earlier the better. The side effects that you describe are pretty common after intake of Plan B. Take care