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Do Emergency Contraceptive Pills Cause Headaches And Nausea?
Question: hi
after one of the dr suggested.
we used XXXXXXX as an emergency pill
my wife have taken the first 4 pills as the first dose.
but now after 4 - 5 hours.
she has a headache and extreme nausea.
is that normal? are those side effects of the pills?
is it serious? and should she take the next dose of 4 pills?
after one of the dr suggested.
we used XXXXXXX as an emergency pill
my wife have taken the first 4 pills as the first dose.
but now after 4 - 5 hours.
she has a headache and extreme nausea.
is that normal? are those side effects of the pills?
is it serious? and should she take the next dose of 4 pills?
Brief Answer:
Yes. Due to side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The symptoms she is having are due to the side effects of the pills that she has taken. She needs to take the second dose also to avoid the pregnancy. These symptoms will gradually subside in next 2-3 days.
She needs to have plenty of fluids orally and can take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen and an anti emetic for symptomatic relief.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Yes. Due to side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The symptoms she is having are due to the side effects of the pills that she has taken. She needs to take the second dose also to avoid the pregnancy. These symptoms will gradually subside in next 2-3 days.
She needs to have plenty of fluids orally and can take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen and an anti emetic for symptomatic relief.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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