Precautions
Plan B must be taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex or birth control failure. The sooner it is taken the better it works. You can find Plan B yourself in the Family Planning aisle at all major retail stores. There is no prescription or ID required to purchase Plan B in any U.S. state, and there is no age restriction.
Who can purchase plan B?
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Where to buy Plan B?
Yes. Anyone can get emergency contraception (also known as Plan B or the Morning-After pill), no matter how old you are. Plan B is available over-the-counter at most drugstores. Even your partner or a friend can buy the pill for you. It can cost anywhere from $25-$50.
Can anyone buy Plan B?
Since 2006, women and men ages 18 and older have been allowed to buy Plan B over-the-counter at local pharmacies. Those under 18 needed a prescription from their doctor. Those under 18 needed a prescription from their doctor.
Do you have to be 18 to buy Plan B?
How many Plan B pills in a pack?
Next Choice. Similar to Plan B One-Step, Next Choice is a levonorgestrel (progestin-only) pill. A pack will include one or two pills. You should take the first as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex and, if you're taking a second pill, it should be taken 12 hours later.
Is taking multiple Plan B more effective?
Taking additional doses of an EC pill won't make it more effective. If you've already taken the required dose, you don't need to take an additional dose on the same day or the day after.
Is Plan B good for multiple rounds?
A morning-after pill like Plan B can prevent pregnancy 75% to 89% of the time if you take it within three days of unprotected sex. Even though there's no limit to how many times you can take Plan B, taking more than one dose won't make it more effective.
Does Plan B come in packs?
Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraceptive Tablet - 1 Tablet, Pack of 2.
What happens if you take 2 Plan B's in a week?
There is no limit to the number of times an individual can take Plan B, or the emergency contraceptive pill. People can take it as often as necessary to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. There are no significant health risks associated with the use of Plan B.
Can Plan B Make U Infertile?
Plan B does not affect your future fertility, no matter how many times you take it. However, you should not use Plan B as a long-term form of birth control because it can cause irregular bleeding, headaches, and fatigue. Birth control options that are more effective include the pill, patch, implants, and IUDs.
Do I need Plan B if he didn't finish?
While it's safe to take Plan B anytime you need it, you really only need to take Plan B if your “Plan A” (your regular method of birth control) failed - like if the condom broke or you didn't use one, you missed a pill, etc.
Will Plan B work if I already ovulated?
Morning-after pills won't work if your body has already started ovulating. This is why timing is so important, especially if you're using Plan B and other levonorgestrel morning-after pills. (ella works closer to the time of ovulation than levonorgestrel morning-after pills like Plan B.)
Is it OK to take Plan B 2 days in a row?
While there's no limit to how many times you can take Plan B, that doesn't mean you should treat it like a standard birth control pill that you take regularly. You only need one dose of Plan B for each episode of unprotected sex. Taking more than one dose won't increase your chances of avoiding pregnancy.
What happens if a guy takes Plan B?
Nothing will happen if he only took one. There's a one in four chance that the pill was a dummy anyway, as most packets include seven tablets with no drugs in them (meant to maintain the habit of taking the pill while the 'withdrawal bleed' happens).
Why is Plan B locked up?
Plan B is locked not only to stop Them from becoming One, but because it costs $40-50. It costs this much for a local witch to bless Them, as a second safety measure, to prevent them from Combining.
How does Plan B work?
Plan B is believed to act as an emergency contraceptive principally by preventing ovulation or fertilization (by altering tubal transport of sperm and/or ova). In addition, it may inhibit implantation (by altering the endometrium). It is not effective once the process of implantation has begun.
How soon after a pregnancy can you take Plan B?
To obtain optimal efficacy, the first tablet should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours of intercourse. The second tablet should be taken 12 hours later.
How long after taking Plan B can you vomit?
Information for Patients. Take Plan B as soon as possible and not more than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. If you vomit within two hours of taking either tablet, immediately contact your healthcare provider to discuss whether to take another tablet.
How long after sex can you take Plan B?
The sooner you take the first tablet, the better Plan B® will work. Take the second tablet 12 hours later.
Is Plan B bioavailable?
No specific investigation of the absolute bioavailability of Plan B in humans has been conducted. However, literature indicates that levonorgestrel is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration (bioavailability about 100%) and is not subject to first pass metabolism.
Does race affect Plan B?
Race: No formal studies have evaluated the effect of race on pharmacokinetics of Plan B. However, clinical trials demonstrated a higher pregnancy rate in Chinese women with both Plan B and the Yuzpe regimen (another form of emergency contraception).
Can you use Plan B as routine contraception?
Do not use Plan B as routine contraception. Plan B is not effective in terminating an existing pregnancy. Plan B does not protect against HIV-infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases/infections. For women younger than age 17 years, Plan B is available only by prescription.
Get Plan B online or in store
Shop for Plan B your way: on-shelf in the family planning aisle or buy online and pick up in-store or curbside.
What is Plan B?
Plan B, sometimes referred to as the “morning after pill,” is emergency contraception you take within 72 hours after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the better it works.
How effective is Plan B One-Step and other levonorgestrel morning-after pills?
A levonorgestrel morning-after pill — like Plan B One Step, Take Action, My Way, Option 2, Preventeza, AfterPill, My Choice, Aftera, and EContra — can lower your chance of getting pregnant by 75-89% if you take it within three days after unprotected sex.
How do I use Plan B and other levonorgestrel morning-after pills?
Take levonorgestrel morning-after pills (like Plan B One-Step, Take Action, My Way, AfterPill, Aftera, and EContra) as soon as you can after unprotected sex. Simply swallow the tablet the way you would any other pill. Read the instructions that come in the package for more information.
Does the Plan B morning-after pill have side effects?
The morning-after pill is super safe, and Plan B side effects aren’t super common. There have been no reports of serious problems out of the millions of people who’ve taken it.
Where can I get the Plan B morning-after pill?
You can buy levonorgestrel morning-after pills (like Plan B One-Step, Take Action, My Way, Option 2, Preventeza, AfterPill, My Choice, Aftera, and EContra) over the counter without a prescription at drugstores and pharmacies. It doesn’t matter how old you are and it doesn’t matter what your gender is.
How Much Does Plan B Cost?
Plan B One-Step usually costs about $40-$50. Generics like Take Action, My Way, Option 2, Preventeza, My Choice, Aftera, and EContra generally cost less — about $11-$45. You can also order a generic brand called AfterPill online for $20 + $5 shipping.
What Medicines Affect How Well Plan B works?
These medicines or supplements can make Plan B and other levonorgestrel morning-after pills not work as well: