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What Are The Side Effects Of Mifepristone And Misoprostol?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Dec 2014
Question: I have missed my periods. Had unprotected 8 days back. Can i take mifepristone & misoprostol even if my pregnancy test is negative? Will there be major side effects?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

If your pregnancy test negative then no need to take Mifepristone and misoprotstol. If you take it can cause heavy bleeding which is most common, stomach cramps, tiredness. And it also may cause diarrhea, vomiting.

I would like to know what was your last period date or due date?
When did you have intercourse and when did you do urine pregnancy test?

Kindly get back to me with details.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (3 minutes later)
Last period date was 17th october, 2014 and had intercourse on 10th november. Did urine test one the 16th of november.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Wait for 5 days

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for your information.

I forgot to ask you about duration of cycle I mean weather it is 28 days cycle or 30 days cycle.
However in your case chances pf pregnancy very less since you had intercourse 5-7 days before your due date ( 15th or 17th of November). During this period chances of pregnancy very less.
I guess You have done test immediately after 1-2 days of your missed period.
I would suggest you wait for 5 days to get periods if not then get urine pregnancy test a done after 5 days. If it is negative then need not to worry.
If it is positive then we will plan further.

Be relax, sometimes anxiety and stress can hormonal imbalance in our body which may delays period

If you have any queries i will be happy to help you.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (1 hour later)
What should i do if i'm not pregnant but i miss my period? Is that even possible. What if i take these abortion medicines? Will these make everything ok??
Also been feeling pain in my stomach since last few days & dizziness too.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Wait for 5 days and confirm pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
If you are not pregnant then you need not to take Mefipristone and misoprost since these medications can cause side effects.
Do not take any medication unnecessarily without confirmation. First we need to confirm whether you are pregnant or not, so wait for 5 days and get urine test done.
If you are not pregnant, wait for 7 days to get you periods on own without any intervention. If you will not get period after 7 days then you need to visit a doctor who can give you progesterone contains medication for 3-5 days, once you stop the medication you will get withdrawal bleeding after 3-5 days.
If you are pregnant and you do not want continue it, then also you need to visit a gynecologist who can give you MTP kit and suggestions for termination of pregnancy which should be done under supervision of doctor.

If you have any queries I will be happy.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Side Effects Of Mifepristone And Misoprostol?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX If your pregnancy test negative then no need to take Mifepristone and misoprotstol. If you take it can cause heavy bleeding which is most common, stomach cramps, tiredness. And it also may cause diarrhea, vomiting. I would like to know what was your last period date or due date? When did you have intercourse and when did you do urine pregnancy test? Kindly get back to me with details. Thank you