Before taking the Morning After Pill, you should understand what it is, what
it could mean to your health and how it works. Give us a call and one of our
counselors will be happy to discuss it with you, confirm your pregnancy and
advise you on your options.
What is it?
The “morning after pill” is a large dose of oral contraceptive.
Known as Plan B, the pill is actually 2 tablets, one taken within 72 hours
of intercourse and the second 12 hours later. It is NOT the same as RU-486.
How does it work?
Plan B is believed to act as an emergency contraceptive principally by preventing
ovulation or fertilization. In addition, it may inhibit implantation. It is
not effective once the process of implantation has begun.
Things to consider
- Emergency contraception is not effective if a woman is
already pregnant.
- Plan B does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and
other sexually transmitted diseases.
- The most common side effects in the Plan B clinical trial
were nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, and menstrual
changes.
- The manufacturer warns that Plan B is not recommended
for routine use as a contraceptive.
Source: Manufacturer's Prescribing Information for Plan
B (Levonorgestrel) tablets, 0.75 mg. Mfg. by Gedeon Richter,
Ltd., Budapest, Hungary for Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
Subsidiary of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970.
Revised Feb 2004. BR-038 / 21000382503 |
