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What Are The Side Effects Of Mifepristone And Misoprostol Abortion Pills?
Question: Hello, I ave been going through this unwanted pregnancy for quite some time. I am 27 weeks right. I have 2 kits of the mifepristone and misoprostol abortion pills. I do plan on taking them I just want to know the side effects.
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
These pills are useful in early pregnancy not for late case as yours.
Serious side effect, such as:
general ill feeling and fast heart rate;
a fever higher than 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C);
severe pelvic pain or tenderness;
severe or ongoing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness; or
no vaginal bleeding at all .
Less serious side effects may include:
mild pelvic pain or cramps;
mild nausea or diarrhea, mild stomach pain;
dizziness, tired feeling; or
back pain.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
These pills are useful in early pregnancy not for late case as yours.
Serious side effect, such as:
general ill feeling and fast heart rate;
a fever higher than 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C);
severe pelvic pain or tenderness;
severe or ongoing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness; or
no vaginal bleeding at all .
Less serious side effects may include:
mild pelvic pain or cramps;
mild nausea or diarrhea, mild stomach pain;
dizziness, tired feeling; or
back pain.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Brief Answer:
The pills will not help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
These abortion pills are for termination of pregnancy upto 7 weeks only. Taking these at 27 weeks will not cause an abortion. You need to get the baby removed after consulting a gynecologist only.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
The pills will not help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
These abortion pills are for termination of pregnancy upto 7 weeks only. Taking these at 27 weeks will not cause an abortion. You need to get the baby removed after consulting a gynecologist only.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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