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Any emergency contraception side effects?

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Nausea: Nausea, changes to period, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue.

Answered 9/23/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes - possibly.: Potential side effects with emergency contraception can include: tender breasts; changes in menstrual flow (spotting, bleeding, early or late period); loose stools; dizziness; headache; nausea/ vomiting; abdominal discomfort or feeling tired. If you develop chest tightness, difficulty breathing, swelling of lips, mouth, throat – call 911. Notify your doctor if you miss your period. See below.

Answered 4/13/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Which ones?: Potential Side effects w emergency contraception: tender breasts; menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period); loose stools; dizziness; headache; nausea/ vomiting; abdominal pain / cramping or fatigue. Take pregnancy test & notify Dr if your period is 7 or > days late. Can hydrate,use NSAID's for pain or use ginger for nausea.

Answered 3/26/2018

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