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I am 6 weeks pregnant can i take cytotec misoprostol?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No, no, no: It's a category x drug and may cause you to have abortion.

Answered 11/28/2013

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No : Do not take misoprostol. It will cause you to abort your pregnancy.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 12/21/2013

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