Misoprostol for Abortion User Reviews (Page 4)

• Sano
• January 24, 2020

"I had to leave a review because I can't believe how bad some of these are. Some sound so scarey and I don't want people to read these and get scared off. First, pain medication does NOT interfere with this. I was 5 weeks. I was given first dose in office & prescribed nausea meds, 800mg Ibprofen and Tramadol. 24 hours later I took the nausea meds & ibprofen an hour before I put the 4 pills in between my gums and cheek. I had started light spotting. 30 minutes later I swallowed what was left of pills. Within 15 min passed a lemon sized clot. Cramping was like a bad period. I did take 1 tramadol & it made me sleepy. I used a heating pad & had one bout of diarrhea, no nausea. I passed small clots and have been bleeding but no other large clots. I have a follow up ultrasound to confirm it worked. This wasn't as bad as some of the other reviewers experienced and I want people to know that everyone will have a different experience."

• Liz
• October 10, 2020

"I had a missed miscarriage at 10 weeks 5 days. My baby was measuring 9 weeks and no heart beat. I had 2 smooth pregnancies before so wasn’t expecting this at all My OB gave me the options: sit and wait another 2 weeks, take the pills to help pass the baby, or D&C. I work and didn’t want to end up miscarrying at work and D&C seemed invasive so opted for the pills. Took Mifeprex at my OB office and 24 hours later took 4 tablets of the Misoprostol. Within 1 hour I started feeling ínstense cramps like labor pain. About one hour later I felt a gush like I peed myself and went to the bathroom and I saw like I passed some tissue. Then 15 minutes later I felt another gush and I passed some blood clots. Then after that my cramps became way less severe. I been bleeding ever since but not as heavy. I’m in day 2 currently. I thought I was done passing blood clots but today I passed what look like a fetus. Horrible. Wouldn’t wish it even on my worst enemy."

• lily
• June 21, 2020

"Took the first pill in the office, didn’t experience any side effects other than some nausea. 24 hours later I took the last four pills at home. Immediately started bleeding and experienced intense and extremely painful cramping. No position could alleviate the pain. I was sweating profusely and threw up. I then got into the shower and the hot water helped the cramps so much!! That was my lifesaver. When I got out I thought the pain was subsiding but it came back, not as hard as the first hour and a half, but like your WORST period cramps you’ll ever have. They lasted another 3 hours but the ibuprofen helped so much. I also used a back massager on my lower back. If you can suffer through an hour and a half of intense pain and then several hours of some cramping you will get through it. You got this!!!"

• Jane
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2021

"All of these comments had me so freaked out about how bad it would hurt. If you are planning to do the medical abortion please don’t worry about it. I took the pain medicine prescribed by my doctor and I was fine. It actually hurt less than my normal period."

• Alyse
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2019

"So just like everyone else was TERRIFIED to take the pill after reading reviews. Everyone is obviously different but it was so much better than I anticipated. I took the pills and got cramping while I kept them in for 25-30 minutes. However as soon as I swallowed them I got the worst cramps ever, I did throw up once. I did take the ibuprofen, nausea medicine, and the tylenol 30 minutes before I took the 4 pills. My cramping lasted about 10-15 minutes and then I fell asleep for 2 hours. When I woke up I didn’t have even blood on my pad so I was nervous it did not take but as soon as I stood up that’s when it started happening. It’s been about 5 hours since I took the pills and I’m completely fine. No cramping, nausea, or pain at all. Just like a SUPER heavy period. I would recommend a heating pad and maybe just someone to be with you for support. But seriously don’t freak yourself out like I did by reading the bad reviews. Side note I was 7 weeks and 5 days."

• discr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2020

"It worked! I didn’t think it would since I am 14 weeks long. (Sadly, I had to lie to get the pills) The prescription was sent 5 days after my online consultation & 2 days after my payment. I was so nervous but I followed instructions as stated. I began the process the same day I got the pills at 12:30pm & before 10:30pm I basically gave birth. After the last dose I began shaking, having shortness of breath & feeling nauseous. I took my inhaler, drank water & ginger ale then I was fine again. The cramps were horrible after the first dose to the next day & I have diarrhea but it was worth it. I will follow up with a pregnancy test & a doctor to make sure I am okay. My partner assisted me along the way. This has helped tremendously! site that helped me: aidaccess.org They are legit!"

• thatg...
• July 29, 2019

"I’m sharing my experience because I was really nervous after reading reviews. Im glad I did it though. My experience overall was good. I took the the 4 pills orally(inside cheek). The cramps hit an hour after taking the medication. Then I got bad diarrhea for about 4 hours. I had visited the bathroom at least 5 times within those 4 hours. I started bleeding until 2 hours after taking the pills. Honestly the bleeding was exactly like a heavy period. My cramps just felt like bad period cramps. I didn’t take any pain medication and I didn’t use a heating pad. I was exactly 5 weeks when I took the pills. My doctor said that’s why my cramps weren’t as bad. The heavy bleeding stopped 24 hours later. I had normal period bleeding for a week and then light bleeding for another week. I bled for exactly 2 weeks and then it stopped. I was relieved. The pregnancy symptoms: nausea, breast tenderness, and bloating took a week to go away."

• Macia
• March 5, 2021

"On 2/19 I was 6 weeks, 6 days. Swallowed pill 1 at 11am. I opted to insert next 4 pills vaginally. I took the nausea pills and ibuprofen once I ate & waited til 4:30pm to insert the rest. Then went to sleep. I woke up at about 8:30-9pm, nothing. I was worried it wasn’t working.I went to bathroom, wiped & saw blood. At around 11pm I began cramping. From 11pm to 12:30am the cramping was at its worst but eased up a little when I sat on toilet. Very few clots. I felt a strong cramp and then a release. I checked the toilet and I saw “it” pass. Next the bleeding increased a bit and I had a bowel movement. This all ended around 1am. I immediately felt less bloated and gained some energy, it was weird. Now 2 weeks later, bleeding was like a period for a week. Then spotting, mostly brown but sometimes dark red, cramping slightly at night, which is worrying me a little. Follow up in a few days, process wasn’t bad. Honestly just ready for my body to get back to it’s normal state. Good luck ladies."

• Diane
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2019

"I was 6 weeks and a couple days pregnant. I was very scared of taking this medicine. I finally took the misoprostol on Thursday afternoon and got no effect as I was told it would be. Then on Friday by 3pm I took the four misoprostol pills between my cheeks and gum. For 2 hours, nothing. I was sitting on the couch. I thought I would stand and move to accelerate things and it may be this, but 10 minutes later, still no pain but heavy bleeding and clots. For 2 hours I had important bleeding but no pain or very mild cramps. Even my periods are worst. The day after, I had light bleeding and no pain. I didn't have a lots a pregnancy symptoms, but the ones I had where gone. As for me, this is very good experience."

• Ab132
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2019

"I'm sharing my experience to encourage those who are about to try the abortion pill. I was 6 weeks pregnant and wanted to do a non invasive procedure but reading the reviews here made me so hesitant and anxious. I did it anyway. I took the first pill in docs office, this one was the worst pill coz it made me throw up all day, but nothing an anti nausea pill couldn't solve, make sure your doc prescribes this to you. I then swallowed an anti nausea tablet, 2 nurofens along with the misoprostol. The trick to it was as soon as I felt light cramping, I swallowed paracetamol+codiene that was prescribed by the docs for pain relieve. I'm glad to say my pain overall was like 2.5/10, slept through the bleeding and about 4 hours later passed some clots, changed pads twice, passed more clots and slept like a baby. It also helps to have someone there next to u for support, hot water pack, hot chocolate and some entertainment!! U got this! "

• Lara
• October 10, 2019

"I was just over 7 weeks. I was instructed to take 2x paracetamol/codeine, 2x ibuprofen 1hr prior. At 8:30pm I put 4 in my mouth. After 30 minutes I swallowed half that was left with water but spewed them up so unsure whether it will work. I could still feel my back pain.. I prayed to God to be kind to me. About 10 mins later the chills stopped and I can feel blood coming out, so I went to the toilet to see and a fair bit of blood and then maybe 3 blood clots fell out. I thought it’s actually working! I laid back down and an hour later felt the same thing more blood and clots came out. I had no cramps, no diarrhea, no pain. My stomach felt no different to when you're on your period. It’s been 24 hours now and bleeding has virtually stopped, it’s just like I have a light period now. Please don’t be afraid after hearing these horror stories, I’m sharing this so you know that you may be quietly surprised. God Bless :)"

• Juju
• September 25, 2020

"Well it was ruff. I found out at 7 weeks that I had a missed miscarriage and my body wasn’t recognizing that the fetus stopped growing. I inserted all 4 pills vaginally and after about two hours started getting some cramps and bleeding. By 6 hours in I was having contractions, throwing up and sitting on the toilet in a lot of pain. I was back and forth from the toilet to the floor and just when I thought I couldn’t take the pain anymore I passed the sac and within 5 minutes felt instant relief. I’m pretty sure I experienced similar pains to labor but I would do it again if I had to. Yes, it was painful but once it was done it was ok. I had heavy bleeding for about 4 days and then it slowed down to normal period amount. Cramping on and off during the week bc I still passed a little tissue a few days later but went to work two days after. You got this! You are strong and once it’s over you will be even stronger."

• Annoy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2019

"I told my self that I would be putting a review as I have been reading so many bad ones and I was actually scared of taking the abortion pill but I went to the clinic yesterday it was quick and easy just filled some forms out went through questions and she did me a scan that showed I was less then 5 weeks and She then gave me the 1st pill and anti sickness tablet no side effects what so ever then this morning at 10:30 I took the 4 tablets side of my mouth and let them dissolve. Within 20 minutes of them dissolving I started bleeding straight away and the pain began it just like period pain but a bit worse and back pain but I took pain relievers and 800mg ibroufen I started passing large blood clots within the hour and I aren't in as much pain then I thought I was going to be in. I was honestly scared of taking this medication and I just kept researching all night and day. The pain is very bearable"

• Sunsh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2020

"Had a one hour period of intense pain (about 3.5 hours after taking the 4 pills) where I was lying on my bathroom floor in excruciating pain due to cramps/contractions and unable to move. That being said, the pain was very short lived and occurred right before the passing of the pregnancy. I had prepared accordingly at the advice of my doctor by taking 800 mg of ibuprofen and Tylenol in advance but it did not take the edge off. I otherwise had minor cramps that felt less painful than a period and did feel fairly weak and tired on the day it occurred. Back to normal the day after."

• Elle
• November 28, 2019

"I am a tough woman with a high pain tolerance yet this was the worst pain of my life. About 30 minutes after orally taking the 4 pills (placing in my gums to dissolve) I began feeling intense abdominal pain and pressure. Within the next 30 minutes I was on the floor, shaking, short of breath and in complete agony. It felt like my insides were being shredded. I ended up going to the hospital and having morphine and an IV. I spent 7 hours at the hospital, passing huge clots on doggy mats in bed because I was too weak to get up. I was violently shaking, trying to breathe the pain away and nothing would help. Even after morphine I still could feel cramps. After 5 hours of these horrific contractions I began to feel better. I am recovering now but WOW, this medication is no joke. I really would not recommend it. I thought ‘that won’t happen to me’ when I read the bad reviews. Be careful ladies, this was a shocking experience."

• Nono
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2019

"The horror stories I read online and the worse case scenarios I was told by the nurse at the clinic. I was terrified of doing this on my own and instantly dreaded this route. But now I am glad I did use it. This is my misoprostol review. It was not the blood bath or pain that I was told. I took my 4 pills vaginally 48 hrs after the first pill. Nothing happened for 4 hrs, then I felt a tightening and a lot of cramping an pressure. I did take a T3 and some Advil half an hour before I took the 4 pills. The pain was not bad and I used a heating pad and laid on my couch. I waited around and nothing, no blood or any cramping and I begun to think it failed. I decided to get up and walk around, so I went shopping and about 2 hours later I felt a gush. I went to the washroom and small amount of blood and blood clots came out and then about 15 minutes later same thing. Went home and had a few more before I released a large clot and then the bleeding stopped. Just some spotting and small cramps here and there. "

• No name
• May 4, 2020

"I swore I was going to write my experience so here I am! Took first pill at office felt fine in 24 hours the others I dissolved in my cheeks 15 minutes into them dissolving felt light cramps and about and hour in I was in some pain felt like a period so I laid down heating pad on my back. Then all of a sudden I got hot and threw up and went to bathroom passed a clot the size of a lemon, went back to lay down and by then I was in a lot of pain it didn’t feel like period pain it felt like contractions for the next 3 hours, so I got another heating pad for belly. I made it through and I’m glad I chose the pill but I guess everyone is different because the pain in my belly was 100x worse than a period! Don’t be scared tho because you will survive I promise and good luck to you all! Much love"

• Anna
• January 7, 2021

"I was almost 9 weeks pregnant. Took the first pill and didn’t feel any difference at first. Had the lightest cramps later that night but that’s all. Took the second medicine 48 hours later, inserted 4 pills in my vagina. 1 hour later cramping started, but it was just like regular period. Another hour passed and cramping got worse. Quickly it turned into the most painful cramps I’ve even felt in my life. They lasted about 1-1.5 hours before I felt like something ‘unlocked’ and I started bleeding very heavily. Pain decreased immediately. The heaviest bleeding with large clots lasted about 3 hours and then it slowed down. Now over 24 hours later I’m feeling great with very light cramping every now and then. I just wish someone had told me that pain was gonna be that bad so I could prepare for it. I don’t mean to scare anyone but be prepared for almost unbearable pain. Have pain relievers ready. One the pregnancy passes you’ll feel so much better."

• Lucky...
• December 12, 2019

"I terminated my pregnancy at 6 weeks and 2 days by a medical abortion. I went to a place in Oklahoma, because I felt more comfortable going through this process there instead of Texas where I live. I took the medication as directed. They had me take one pill at the clinic, and then I was supposed to wait 24-48 hours before I took the misoprostol. It took about an hour and a half to two hours for the bleeding to start. All the nurses told me that it would feel like a bad period, and that was exactly what it was like. The cramps were manageable.I was taking 800 mg of ibuprofen for the first 3 days. I did end up going through 2 boxes of pads over the course of the week. I know everybody is different, and we all have different reactions to medication. I just wanted to share my experience. I hope it helps others going through a very difficult time."

• Saman...
• March 13, 2016

"I was 12 weeks when I went for my first ultrasound and they told me the baby had stopped developing at 8 weeks they did a follow up appointment to see if anything had changed and it didn't they told me it was a missed miscarriage and to speed up the process I was prescribed two pills inserted vaginally of cytotec I took it at 5:30pm by 11:30 I had started bleeding and had contractions at 2 am I was bleeding to much and went the the hospital where I passed the baby and was released at 8am the same morning it was probably the worse pain I have ever experienced but I found it a better option then the D&C, it worked for me but I'd advise to anyone taking it to take ibuprofen or Advil before hand to help with the pain"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2021

"Hey girls! Don’t be scared, you can actually do this. I was 4weeks gone when I realized I was pregnant! I had no choice than to go for medical Abortion, I took 4 pills of cytotec around 6pm and I allowed it dissolve in my mouth for 30mins then I rinsed it off with water! I nearly throw up but I had to control myself! 1hr later I was sitting and eager to know how it feels, I was really ready for all the pains but unfortunately I slept off, 3 hours later I felt a very heavy cramp going on and off. Meanwhile I have started seeing blood b4 the cramp started . I can’t even sit or lie down anymore, I was so restless , I only feel more comfortable while sitting in the toilet , I was there vomiting, pooing and passing out big big blood clot. It was such a great experience I will never forget"

• Kelsey
• May 31, 2020

"I started Mifepristone at the doc. Next day I felt fine, light period, (I’m apparently the 5% that bleeds from it) BUT I started to feel dizzy, light headed, cramping was 3/4 and bleeding became HEAVY. I had clots and I think already passed the sac in the morning. Called the doc to confirm to still take Misoprostol. Answer was yes (to get everything out). Took them orally. After about 15 min the cramps intensified. I sat on the toilet, crawled to the shower, cramps got to a 8/9, I moaned, got shaky, had cold sweats, and my vision got blurry. I was in solid pain for about 45 min. They prescribed me 800mg ibuprofen and it did close to nothing. Probably the pain is a 5/6 now after about an hour. There’s a few “OW” moments but nothing compared. It sucks, but for 45 min it’s worth it. My advice, take the ibuprofen throughout the day and rotate Tylenol. I’m not bleeding much but I was bleeding through 3/4 pads earlier. You got this and don’t read too much into these reviews!"

• Cano
• May 24, 2020

"I’m 18. I was 7 weeks pregnant. The first dose of misoprostol did nothing but maybe an hour after I threw up & afterwards felt tired and my lower stomach began aching slightly. The next day I took an 800mg ibuprofen & one tablet of promethazine and 30min later I put the 2 pills on each side of my cheek and just laid back.I felt a quick sharp pain in my stomach when it was dissolving.15 min passed after swallowing and my back pains immediately started. They were only slightly worse than when I’m on my period. I laid on a heating pad. The first trip to the bathroom( maybe 20 min after the pills) I saw small droplets of blood, I threw up, and felt as if the side effect of diarrhea was about to kick in. It did in the second trip, and there was also more blood. This time when I went (maybe an hour after) a lot of blood clots came out, and one bigger one did too. This didn’t hurt at all, but I was almost sure it was the pregnancy. The next few bathroom trips were either filled with blood, or just #2. I was really tired afterwards"

• jenny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2021

"Hey guys, I am 21 yr old and was 4 weeks pregnant. I was feeling really anxious but literally from my experience it was just like a normal period. The first day I took 1 pill at the clinic at 1:00p.m., was normal all day and the next day I took the 4 pills together at 5:00 p.m. I just felt normal cramps for first 10 minutes and was nauseous for 2 hours. So there is nothing to be afraid of girls, you all are strong you can do it."

• Maria
• January 30, 2021

"I’m 20 and was about 4 weeks pregnant. I’m really PRONE to getting bad cramps. I took the first pill orally at the women’s center. Two days later I took 4 pills and inserted them into my vagina at 8:00AM that morning. In 30 minutes I was experiencing extremely painful cramps/contractions. I began sweating profusely, became light headed and had to lay on the bathroom floor. They also caused me to be very nauseous, and felt like my stomach was twisting. I experienced this all day. I was SO exhausted but couldn’t sleep I just laid in a fetal position in different areas of my room and tried to breathe. I tried to drink water, but couldn’t keep it down. My heart beat was super fast. I didn’t start bleeding until a few hours in. I started feeling better around 8:00pm but still cramping mildly. Probably the worst uterine pain I’ve ever experienced. It seems to me that people who aren’t very prone to cramps like these, don’t experience it to that extent and everyone’s body is different."