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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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actually i took the second dose 5 minutes EARLY hope its ok.
December 28, 2012 - 1:27amalso could u recommend me a good birth control pill? i have sex 4 5 times a month with my boy friend and each time i take postinor 2 for protection..im scared to use a birth control pill regularly thinking it might not work so i stick with contraceptive pills
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It is still okay. Sorry, my error. Taking the second dose either five minutes earlier or later does not decrease its effectiveness.
There are different types of birth control-oral contraceptive pills, IUD, a patch or the Depo Provera injection. Sometimes, you may need to try different types of birth control pills or a different method before you find the one that suits you best.
To find the best method, you need to meet with your gynecologist. Making an appointment with a healthcare professional at a women's health clinic or Planned Parenthood is another option. A healthcare professional will present all the available options and help you find a birth control method that you fits your lifestyle.
It is not advisable to use an emergency contraceptive as a form of birth control. It is intended for emergency use only. You are putting your reproductive health at risk. The long term effects of improper use of emergency contraceptive pills is not yet known.
Maryann
December 28, 2012 - 5:36pmThis Comment
thank u very much..u've been very helpful..since i live in a Asian country its hard to get a birth control pill since im not married..but i understand the risk involved here so i will try to switch to a good birth controlling pill like u asked
December 29, 2012 - 6:32ambut i have another question for u...does postinor 2 work if i take it twice within 3 or 4 days?
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my name is jennifer from port harcourt, i had sex with my boy friend on the 21th of november and i took 2 tablets of postinor 2 three hours after the sex. now i just did a test and is showing positive . cud it be possible that it didnt work.
December 6, 2012 - 12:47amThis Comment
Hello Jennifer,
Repeat the test, being certain to follow the directions carefully. Postinor 2 can be 95% effective in preventing pregnancy if taken within the first 24 hours, which you did.
Maryann
December 6, 2012 - 6:42pmThis Comment
pls help me out . my name is jennifer frm lagos i took 3packs of postino2 in a month nd am xpectin my period which am alredy a day late . pls wat shud i do or wats happenin to my period as its being delayed for a day. pls answer me.
October 1, 2014 - 3:57pmThis Comment
I saw my last period on d 4th of nov and My boyfriend nd I had sex on sunday d 18th of nov and I took postinor 2 on the 20th of Nov, we've had sex abt 4tyms after that but we used a condom...today is 4th of december nd I avnt seen my period I'm feeling cramps in my leg lyk I'm about 2b on but I avnt seen a drop...I took a pregnacy test yesterday and today but it came out negative....pls what could be wrong?
December 4, 2012 - 9:18amThis Comment
It has greatly increased my knowledge on tips of dealin with side effects of general medicament
November 7, 2012 - 3:58pmThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
All you can do is wait for your body's hormonal balance to return to normal. In the future, read and follow the directions on the medication package. Taking more than the recommended dose of any medication poses a dangerous health risk.
Maryann
October 4, 2012 - 4:06pmThis Comment
I took overdose of postinor 2 and now can see my period,wat do I do?
September 22, 2012 - 10:03pmThis Comment