Plan B Contraceptive Pill

• Plan B

Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Plan B, including information on how it works, when and how to take it, possible side effects, and general precautions.

• Plan B Side Effects

Some of the Plan B side effects may include headaches, fatigue, and nausea. This page of the eMedTV Web site describes other potential side effects of Plan B, including potentially serious ones that should be reported to a healthcare provider.

• Plan B Uses

Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that is used for preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex. This eMedTV page further discusses Plan B uses, including information on when to use it and details on how this "morning-after pill" works.

• Plan B Dosage

This eMedTV segment explains that there is only one standard Plan B dosage -- one pill taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex and the second pill taken 12 hours later. This page also offers tips on when and how to most effectively take the drug.

• Plan B Drug Interactions

As this eMedTV page explains, drug interactions may occur when Plan B is taken with certain seizure medications, antibiotics, and other drugs. This page describes how some of these Plan B drug interactions could increase the risk of pregnancy.

• Plan B Warnings and Precautions

As this eMedTV resource explains, you should not take Plan B if you suspect that you may already be pregnant. This page provides several other Plan B warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before using this contraceptive.

• Plan B Overdose

Although an overdose of Plan B is unlikely, taking too much of this pill may cause nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV article gives more details on what to expect from a Plan B overdose and describes the treatment methods that may be considered.

• Plan B and Pregnancy

Plan B should not intentionally be used during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment further discusses Plan B and pregnancy, explaining why the pill is a pregnancy Category X medication. This page also covers why it won't disrupt an established pregnancy.

• Plan B and Breastfeeding

Plan B is considered safe for use in most women who are breastfeeding. Plan B, as this eMedTV page explains, should not affect the quantity or quality of breast milk. This page also covers what to tell your doctor before using Plan B when nursing.

• Generic Plan B

There are currently no generic Plan B products available on the market. As this eMedTV page explains, patents prevent the manufacturing of any generic versions until at least August 2009. This page also discusses insurance coverage for Plan B.