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A Healthcare Professional's View of Plan B® "The issue of emergency contraception is a passion for me. I believe it should not only be discussed as an option in an emergency situation, but should also be a standard of care for all women. The fact of the matter is that birth control methods can fail, and Plan B® is the only available FDA-approved way to prevent accidental pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. In the years I have been practicing, I have heard just about every story and been asked just about every question about emergency contraception and the need for it. My answer? It is a safe and effective product that with just two pills can reduce the chance of getting pregnant up to 89% when taken as directed. I hope that at some point, every woman will know that there's a safe and effective product that reduces the possibility of pregnancy in case her regular birth control is forgotten or fails."  Anita Nelson, MD
Professor, Department of OB/GYN David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Harbor-UCLA Medical Center A Pharmacist's View of Plan B® "Two of the most common questions I get about Plan B® are how safe it is and what the side effects are. I tell them that Plan B® is safe and while the side effects differ for everyone, when taken correctly, they are generally mild and include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, changes in your period, dizziness, and breast tenderness. What I want women to take away is that emergency contraception is safe, effective and available over the counter if you are 18 and older. We are here to help, listen, and make every woman we speak to comfortable asking for and about Plan B®—every time, no matter what." Kathy Besinque, Pharm.D. Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Director of Professional Experience Programs USC School of Pharmacy |
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| Important Safety Information: Plan B® does not protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Plan B® isn't effective if you're already pregnant, and it won't terminate an existing pregnancy. Side effects may include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, changes in your period, dizziness, and breast tenderness. If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant. You should not take Plan B® if you are already pregnant. Plan B® should not be used as routine birth control, as it is not as effective. If you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should get immediate medical attention. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA at fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see Prescribing Information to learn more. |
For more information about Plan B®, call 1-800-330-1271
Available without a prescription for consumers 18 and older. If you're 17 or younger, you'll need to see a healthcare professional. |
