What are some of the risks and side effects of Plan B ECPs?
Most women can safely take Plan B and serious side effects are rare. Side effects that may occur include nausea (23% of users), abdominal pain (18% of users), tiredness (17 % of users), and headache (17% of users). Other side effects that can occur are dizziness and breast tenderness (10% of users) and vomiting or diarrhea (5-6% of users). You can use an over-the- counter anti-nausea medication, like Dramamine or Bonine, to reduce nausea. These medications work best if taken 1 hour to ½ hour before you take the ECPs. Menstrual bleeding is sometimes heavier and sometimes lighter than usual after taking Plan B. Most women will get their next period within one week of when it is expected. Progestin only birth control pills taken on a daily basis for ongoing contraception slightly increase a woman’s risk for a tubal pregnancy if a pregnancy occurs while using the medication. Plan B and Progestin only pills do not increase the risk of tubal pregnancy in future pregnancies. If you experience
