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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Mifepristone And Misoprosal?

i had taken ''Mifepristone'' orally and then 2nd Pill
''Misoprostol'' of 2 x 200mg vaginally on next day.
After taking this two, I had a bleeding after 5 hours which continue till the next day..
I had observed a thick size of blood clot
during bleeding.
On 2nd day there was NO bleeding...so i took another 2 x 200 mg of misoprostol vaginally, but the bleeding does not happen..
I'm worried now...
Sat, 26 Apr 2014
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Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Generally, 4 tablets of Misoprostol have to be taken after a single pill of mifepristone.
Bleeding can take place anytime now, dont worry.
IT can continue as spotting / bleeding for upto 2 weeks.
You should definitely have a follow up ultrasound scan after 2 weeks to confirm that the uterus is empty and there are no retained products inside.
Prior to taking the medical abortion pills, it is a must to consult a Gynaecologist.
The pregnancy should be confirmed and dated by a doctor.
Otherwise, there can be lethal complications such as - undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy, bleeding, infection, retained products etc.
In 4 % of cases, medical abortion might fail and surgical abortion maybe needed.
So I hope you have consulted a doctor, if not, do so right away.
All the best.
Take care.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Mifepristone And Misoprosal?

Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Generally, 4 tablets of Misoprostol have to be taken after a single pill of mifepristone. Bleeding can take place anytime now, dont worry. IT can continue as spotting / bleeding for upto 2 weeks. You should definitely have a follow up ultrasound scan after 2 weeks to confirm that the uterus is empty and there are no retained products inside. Prior to taking the medical abortion pills, it is a must to consult a Gynaecologist. The pregnancy should be confirmed and dated by a doctor. Otherwise, there can be lethal complications such as - undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy, bleeding, infection, retained products etc. In 4 % of cases, medical abortion might fail and surgical abortion maybe needed. So I hope you have consulted a doctor, if not, do so right away. All the best. Take care.