LEVONORGESTREL
(Plan B)
DESCRIPTION AND SIDE EFFECTS
BUY LEVONORGESTREL
*** NOTE ***
For maximum
effectiveness, the first dose of Plan b (Levonorgestrel) should be taken within 72 hours of
intercourse. Patients may take this Levonorgestrel after the initial 72 hour
period, but effectiveness gradually declines after this initial
timeframe. Therefore, we recommend that Levonorgestrel be shipped with 1-day
Express Air Service.
Orders placed after 3:00pm on Friday will be shipped on Monday. There is
no UPS pickup or delivery on weekends.
In order to buy Plan B
(Levonorgestrel)
gender of patient must be Female on consultation form. However, credit
card holder can be male on Billing/Shipping form.
overview:
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) is an emergency
contraceptive that can be used to prevent pregnancy following
unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure.
DIRECTIONS:
Each Plan B (Levonorgestrel) packet includes a single course
of treatment and consists of two tablets; each tablet contains 0.75 mg
Plan B (Levonorgestrel). The first tablet should be taken orally as soon as
possible within 72 hours (three days) of unprotected intercourse. The
second tablet must be taken 12 hours later. Plan B (Levonorgestrel) is
not a substitute for routine methods of birth control. Plan B (Levonorgestrel) does not
provide protection from HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) and other
sexually transmitted infections.
side effects:
If you experience any of
the following serious side effects, stop taking Plan B (Levonorgestrel)
and seek emergency medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty
breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face;
or hives); or severe pain or tenderness in the stomach area. Other, less
serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Plan B (Levonorgestrel) and talk to your doctor if you experience nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, changes in menstrual bleeding
(spotting, earlier or later menstrual period, heavier or lighter
menstrual bleeding, longer or shorter menstrual period), dizziness or
breast tenderness. Side effects other than those listed here may also
occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or
that is especially bothersome occurring from taking of Plan B (Levonorgestrel).
warnings and precautions:
Before taking Plan B (Levonorgestrel) , tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure,
angina, or heart disease; have had a stroke; have a bleeding or
blood-clotting disorder; have breast, uterine, or another
hormone-related cancer; have liver disease; have undiagnosed, abnormal
vaginal bleeding; have migraines or severe, recurrent headaches; have
diabetes; or smoke. You may not be able to take Plan (Levonorgestrel),
or you may require special monitoring during treatment if you have any
of the conditions listed above. Plan B (Levonorgestrel) should not be
used at any time during pregnancy except in an attempt to prevent
pregnancy within 72 hours following unprotected sexual intercourse. Plan
B (Levonorgestrel) passes into breast milk. Do not take Plan B (Levonorgestrel) without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
INTERACTIONS:
Some drugs may decrease the
effectiveness of Plan B (Levonorgestrel), which may result in pregnancy.
Before taking Plan B (Levonorgestrel), talk to your doctor if you are
taking any of the following medicines: a barbiturate such as amobarbital
(Amytal), butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital (Mebaral), secobarbital
(Seconal), or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); a seizure or pain
medicine such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or carbamazepine (Tegretol); or
rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane). You may require a dosage adjustment or
special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the
medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also
interact with Plan B (Levonorgestrel). Talk to your doctor and
pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines,
including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
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