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Over dosage of Postinor 2

By April 6, 2011 - 2:35pm
 
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I took both pills in one dosage, is this dangerous or less effective? Also, what are the usual side effects after taking the pills and how soon after? I took the pills about a 17 days ago and now I'm spotting ( not heavy but blood is present). Could this be a side effect?

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Anonymous

Hi! I took the postinor 2 and now i'm two months late..i've done the pregnancy test and the results are negative..help me..i'm having severe anxiety about this

February 19, 2019 - 4:47pm
HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hi Anon
Thank you for your post!
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours and up to 90% effective if taken within 72 hours, so the risk is very small. It works by preventing ovulation and stopping a pregnancy from starting. It is not an abortion pill. It prevents a pregnancy, it does not end one. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, dizziness, breast pain, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Some women can bleed a little or quite extensively after taking emergency contraception. Some women experience few to no side-effects. Side effects, of lack of, are not an indication one way or another whether the medication will work.
The more frequently they are taken, the more likely a woman is to have side effects and an irregular cycle. They should be taken only for emergencies, not used as a method of birth control.
Side effects usually start 2-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. Not all women get symptoms. Some get many, or a few, or none. If a woman doesn’t get her next period within a week of it’s expected date, a pregnancy test may be necessary although the risk is very low. Periods can often be delayed or longer/shorter as a result of taking emergency contraception. We cannot predict this for our readers in terms of length of delays. Each woman is different. Periods should get back to normal by the second cycle after. For some women, it can take a little longer.
Best,
Susan

February 20, 2019 - 4:55pm
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Anonymous

I took postinor 2 four hours after I had sex and forgot to take the second pill 12 hours after, so I started the dose over again the next day and took the first pill and the next pill 12 hours later, making it 3 pills..will it have a major side effect?

October 22, 2018 - 11:56pm
HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anon

Each woman reacts differently - read the side effects of the pills you took to know more.
Best,
Susan

October 23, 2018 - 2:40pm
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Anonymous

halo ! please I took two dose of postnor 2 few minutes after sex ...What could be the possible effect

October 6, 2018 - 6:38am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello, Anon.

Taking both pills won't harm you. It will still be effective. These pills come with information. It's important to read it so you know what to expect.

Helena

October 6, 2018 - 11:59am
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Anonymous (reply to Helena)

But would it be as effective as taking the both separately?

November 19, 2018 - 1:03pm
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Anonymous

Hello Ma'm i had sex on tuesday evening i want to take P2 today been Thursday i want to take one tablet by 7:00pm then take the second tablet by 12:00am will still work...?

July 26, 2018 - 10:27am
HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anon

These pills can be taken together or up to 12 hours apart so they are still up to 95% effective.
Best,
Susan

July 26, 2018 - 2:21pm
HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anon

These pills can be taken together or up to 12 hours apart so they are still up to 95% effective.
Best,
Susan

July 26, 2018 - 11:11am
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