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Can I Use A Higher Dose Of Desogestrel As Emergency Contraception?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Aug 2012
Question: Can I use a higher dose of desogestrel as emergency contraception?
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Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (1 hour later)
Hello,
Only levonorgestrel is the recommended emergency contraception pill by the FDA.Desogestrel as yet isnt recommended as an morning after pill.I wouldnt advise you to take higher doses of the drug.

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Can I Use A Higher Dose Of Desogestrel As Emergency Contraception?

Hello,
Only levonorgestrel is the recommended emergency contraception pill by the FDA.Desogestrel as yet isnt recommended as an morning after pill.I wouldnt advise you to take higher doses of the drug.

Regards,