Plan B ... what was your experience?

[leeba25]

I need to take Plan B, and I"ve never used it before. Was on the pill for many years (decades actually) but haven't used hormonal BC in 5+ years. I'm reading the side effects online, but wanted to hear some experiences, if you're willing to share.

I'm mostly concerned about whether it'll affect the timing of my period. Cramping, other PMS symptoms, etc.

thanks a bunch.

[josieposy]

I took it about 5 years ago or so, and I don't remember any significant side effects other than some cramping. It may have affected my period for a month or so, but otherwise I've always cycled fairly regularly. I should note that I ended up getting pregnant a few months later, but that was intentional.

Good luck!

[mcmel]

I just finished my regular birth control about three weeks ago and got the Mirena inserted 2 weeks ago. H and I had sex four days after I got it inserted and afterwards I realized he didn't use a condom (wtf H!) so I took Plan B immediately. I started my period two days later even though I had just had my period roughly a week before.

I'm not sure which one made me start my period, but I'm guessing the Plan B because that's a pretty common side effect.

I've had no other side effects other than cramping and I think that's the IUD.

[LoveTrains]

I took it once and I don't recall any significant side effects. Sorry that wasn't more helpful.

[AJL]

I had no problem with it. My period came as expected. I didn't have any side effects. I did take it on a full stomach though. I guess that helped. I did not end up pregnant. It was fine for me.

[tiramisu]

The first time I ever took it, in college, it was the two-pill version and I ended up with a massive headache the day after. I had to take it somewhat recently (the single pill) and had no issues that I can remember. It messed up my cycle a little bit, but only maybe a shift of a couple days. I was also a little emotional but that may have been more due to circumstances than the pill itself. I'm also typically very regular and start within a couple days of when my period tracker predicts.

[Queen Mamadala]

I broke out in a rash on my hands and was all sorts of itchy. That was my only adverse reaction. This was three years ago.

[greeneggs]

I don't remember any side effects when I took it back in college, but that was a million years ago. I think I might have felt a little queasy but it wasn't that big of a deal.

[cherryvalance]

I've taken it twice.

I hadn't been on hormonal BC so I couldn't compare it to that, but I had no side effects. I got my period as usual, cycles seemed the same (although I wasn't charting at that point). No out of the ordinary cramping, no pain.

[omgzombies]

It gave me absolutely no problems at all. No side effects and didn't mess with my cycle. Only problem was wanting to punch the pharmacist who was giving me shade about getting the medication.

[dirtyred]

I had no nausea when taking the pills, but my next period was crampier than usual.  Not horrifically so, but enough to notice a difference.

[leeba25]

Aug 23, 2015 12:06:15 GMT -5 omgzombies said:

It gave me absolutely no problems at all. No side effects and didn't mess with my cycle. Only problem was wanting to punch the pharmacist who was giving me shade about getting the medication.

Shut up. Really, that happened? WTF. So I guess it's behind the counter? Fuckers.

[mcmel]

Aug 23, 2015 12:12:30 GMT -5 leeba25 said:

Aug 23, 2015 12:06:15 GMT -5 omgzombies said:

It gave me absolutely no problems at all. No side effects and didn't mess with my cycle. Only problem was wanting to punch the pharmacist who was giving me shade about getting the medication.

Shut up. Really, that happened? WTF. So I guess it's behind the counter? Fuckers.

Not anymore I don't think. I bought one for a girl and H bought this one for me and both times they were on the aisle.

[mrsdewinter]

I've taken it a few times and never had side effects. One time I still got pregnant though.

[omgzombies]

Aug 23, 2015 12:12:30 GMT -5 leeba25 said:

Aug 23, 2015 12:06:15 GMT -5 omgzombies said:

It gave me absolutely no problems at all. No side effects and didn't mess with my cycle. Only problem was wanting to punch the pharmacist who was giving me shade about getting the medication.

Shut up. Really, that happened? WTF. So I guess it's behind the counter? Fuckers.

Sadly yes.  The good news is that I think it's on the shelf in most places now.  

[mccallister84]

I've taken it twice - the first time, six years ago, it really messed with me - I got a horrific period, had bad mood swings and just felt really hormonally unbalanced. I took it again about 1.5 years ago and was dreading it due to my first experience (although obviously pregnancy would have been much worse) and I didn't notice anything amiss - not even with my period.

[Deleted]

I've taken it twice. I had no side effects whatsoever and my period showed up like normal. Everyone is different though, so that may not be your experience. 

[lime]

I've taken it once and had some mild cramping and nausea. Like 1 on a scale of 10.

[darnkatz]

I've taken it twice. I only remember being nauseous for a bit.

[vlagrl]

Took it once about 7 years ago when I was in-between relationships with a "friend" and the condom came off during sex and neither of us realized it. It was 2 pills back then and silly me when taking the 2nd pill I dropped it down the sink by accident. I only noticed some cramping, no big deal side effects for me.

[mich1]

Just a little nausea. No other effects.

[cairo]

Aug 23, 2015 12:25:26 GMT -5 omgzombies said:

Aug 23, 2015 12:12:30 GMT -5 leeba25 said:

Shut up. Really, that happened? WTF. So I guess it's behind the counter? Fuckers.

Sadly yes.  The good news is that I think it's on the shelf in most places now.  

I was going to say the same thing, be prepared for a bad reaction from the pharmacist. I went in for it several years ago; the woman behind the counter was not the regular pharmacist. She gave me attitude and told me they didn't stock it. I talked to our regular pharmacist the next week; they stock it, but that's what she tells people so she won't have to dispense something she doesn't want to.

To answer your question, I had no ill effects from taking it.

[cc]

I had some mild cramping.

[Aquatica]

I took it about 11 years ago at Plan.ned Pare.nthood. I was 17, shy, and very embarrassed. Nothing happened, it was my nerves getting the best of me. Period game a little late because I was stressed.

[spindle92]

I had no side effects at all and it did not effect my period at all.

[lime]

Aug 23, 2015 13:34:55 GMT -5 vlagrl said:

and silly me when taking the 2nd pill I dropped it down the sink by accident.  

Oh shit! That would have freaked me out!

Did you end up buying another package or just figuring the 1st one would be enough? 

[foundmylazybum]

I bought it within the past 6 months at Walgreens. It's not behind the counter. You don't have to talk to anyone. It's in the same aisle as condoms and tampons.

Also, I didn't know that and I asked the pharmacist b/c I had bought it years ago when it was, and she just told me where it was: in the same tone as if I was asking where nail polish was.

Each time I've taken it, it made me have a period mid cycle.

[wawa]

I took it ages ago and it made me puke. That's all I remember. 2001?

[elocrates]

Not about side effects, but I've been doing some searching on this lately and thought this may be pertinent to share as it was info I was unfamiliar with. (Not sure if this info is relevant to you.)

Plan B is less effective in women over 165 pounds. Ella is considered to be more effective (and can be taken up to 120 hrs after intercourse) but is available by prescription only (wtf).

I hope the pharmacy doesn't give you any trouble.

[sushi]

I took it 10+ years ago (OMG, I'm old, that was with now H) and within the last 6 months. Never experienced anything bad.

I recently saw target had 2 versions in front of the counter instead of behind. Go target!