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A member asked:

I hav a tibia fracture my gynecologist asked me to place a tablet of cytotec (misoprostol) under tongue for iud insertion. is this tablet safe for fracture healing?

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Fracture Healing: One dose of Cytotec (misoprostol) should not cause a problem with bone healing.

Dr Ihle and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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How far into the vagina do I need to go to insert Misoprostol as a preop for edometrial ablation. No applicator came with the pill?

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A member asked:

Am pregnant and I was told by a friend to take quinine, apiol and steel, Dulcolax and insert cytotec (misoprostol) for miscarriage, do u think is safe?

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A member asked:

My partner took 4 misoprostol pills 2 weeks ago then 2 pills the following day.After 2 wks the pt test still registered positive so we were instructed to insert 4 more pills vaginally,is it safe if we had intercourse last night?

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A member asked:

Is by mouth misoprotsol (Cytotec) the same pill that can be taken vaginally? Or are there different makes of it?

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A member asked:

My GYN prescribed me Misoprostol for an IUD insertion tomorrow, she prescribed me 200 mcg every 6 hours for 4 doses. Is diarrhea & cramping/stomach upset normal? Will I bleed if I continue with the other 3 doses? Do I really need to take this before?

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