Plan B One-Step and Fatigue: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Sss...
• April 12, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "I took Plan B about 26 hours after sex and was crazy paranoid because I was ovulating when the incident occurred. For almost two weeks, I had fatigue, extreme nausea, swollen and tender breasts, but then my period came two days early! Period is normal, not heavier or lighter! Plan B does work, but I wouldn't advise taking it often. All those hormones will make you feel absolutely crazy."

• but...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 9, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Ladies, do not fret. I was on here reading all the reviews. I was stressed. I had unprotected sex 2 days before my ovulation, January 23rd, which I could still have gotten pregnant. However, it is now February 9th, and my period came!!! Super heavy. I’d have to say I had all the signs of pregnancy. I woke up fatigued for no reason, and I was so moody. I also had spotting throughout the days, like super light red spotting about 3 times before my period actually came. I also have diarrhea, like bad. Anyone who says the side effects are bad and gives it a bad review. Sheesh girl, the point is for you to not get preggo."

• ave...
• January 6, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Girls, girls, girls. Plan B works. Period. Point. Blank. When I took Plan B my first time, I literally felt so alone and clueless, and these reviews gave me comfort-so here's my own... So, midnight of Nov 21st, I had unprotected sex and was not able to get to a Walgreens until Nov 23. I have heard everyone's body responds to the pill differently, and for me, I had it BAD. I had hot/cold flashes, EXTREME fatigue (I'm talking sleeping until 12 pm every day), bloating, back pains... Literally, nothing could convince me I wasn’t pregnant. Exactly 4 days later, I experienced a mini period that lasted just around 5 days. I DID NOT get a period at all in December (started to have mini panic attacks), then FINALLY, on Jan 4th, I got my period!!! P.S. I usually never get PMS or symptoms, and if I do, it's tolerable-but my period after Plan B gave me cramps, headaches, heavy bleeding-but hey, that's the price you pay for being a woman. Abstinence is key, my friends. Abstinence is key."

• Anonymous
• September 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "My boyfriend and I had sex on the 21st of August. It was my first time (I was in my fertile window), and of course, the condom broke. I started freaking out and took Plan B 30 minutes after. A week later, I experienced super bad cramps and spotted for 3 days (which I thought was my period). I took a pregnancy test after spotting (which ended up negative), and then another one 2 weeks after Plan B, and it was negative also. The pregnancy test didn’t ease my mind because I hadn’t gotten my period, so I just waited and hoped for my period. It has now been almost 3 weeks since I took Plan B, and I started my period 5 days after my predicted start. Plan B will throw off your period, stress can also do so. You will most likely have symptoms that resemble pregnancy, such as spotting, fatigue, breast tenderness, etc. But these are all also very common symptoms of Plan B. Stop stressing and stay off the internet, it will stress you out even more. Don’t worry, girl."

• Ano...
• July 4, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Okay, this is my second time taking Plan B. And I told myself if it works this time, I'd write a review to help you feel better. Trust me, I was as nervous as you. My bf and I had an accident around 3 a.m., the condom broke, and he had finished inside me. We checked my ovulation tracker, and I had ovulated the day after. We immediately rushed to the pharmacy. We aren't ready for babies. I took the pill an hour after the incident. Then, 3 days later, I experienced spotting for one day - I thought it was implantation bleeding, I was thinking the worst. Then, the day after, I felt a little nauseous, fatigue, tiredness, and depression. I was 3 days late :) and you'll be okay, just take it as soon as possible. The first time I took it, 36 hrs later, and it still worked. However, no symptoms. The only bad thing about the pill is it makes you believe you'd actually be pregnant. Don't stress and pray. Hope this helps."

• Sam...
• December 23, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took this after having unprotected sex on the day I was predicted to ovulate. I felt mildly nauseous the first day I took it and very fatigued for the following 3-4 days. After a week, I experienced bad cramping and had a heavy flow for about 5 days. I’m not sure if this was my period because it would have been about 2 weeks early, now I’m during the point in my cycle where I normally would have gotten my period, and I haven’t. I took a pregnancy test, and it was negative, so the Plan B was effective. It is just a mild annoyance that now my cycle is irregular, but beats having an unplanned pregnancy. The anxiety of taking the Plan B was worse than the actual side effects, so don’t let the horror stories scare you! Most of the side effects are nothing that you don’t deal with during a regular period, and trust that the pill will do its job."

• cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "The reviews on here helped me a lot when I was freaking out, so I wanted to write one too. I am a super anxious person, so when my boyfriend’s condom slipped off during our second round of sex about a week before my period was due to start, I freaked out. He hadn’t finished in me, but he was close and had already finished once that day so it was likely his precum contained sperm. Anyway, I took Plan B within a few hours and had few side effects. Mostly, I experienced a bit of bloating and fatigue, and my breasts were sore on and off. Today I got my period, about five days late. It’s heavy, but overall bearable. Hang in there, you’re going to be okay. Put your phone down, relax, and let this pill do its job."

• Sur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Waiting for your period can be a nerve-wracking experience. I had sex a day before ovulation, and the condom broke. Took Plan B after 8 hours. Was scared to death. Experienced fatigue, nausea, acne, and hot flashes. After a week of taking Plan B, I had thick white discharge, and a week later, I got my period at an expected time. Be at ease, Plan B works."

• Yes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "So I took Plan B twice before. The first time was after a date rape incident, and after I took it, my period came on time, no side effects. The most recent time was a couple months ago. A day after my period ended (Dec 11), I took Plan B 8 hours after unprotected sex, and I wasn’t worried until 5 days after my period was supposed to be here (period was supposed to start Jan 6) I started freaking out, reading all types of reviews, crying, preparing for the absolute worst. I had fatigue and horrible mood swings. I spotted for 2 and a half weeks on and off, and then I finally got my period February 2nd, and it lasted until February 15th. The first week it was very light and got heavier the second week, but was still lighter than usual. I was late a whole 27 days!! Don’t worry, ladies, it works as long as you aren’t ovulating. I won’t be taking it again, though I didn’t like how much it delayed my cycle."

• rid...
• October 20, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "My boyfriend and I had protected sex 1 day before my expected period. Unfortunately, the condom broke, and neither of us noticed until after the fact. I took Plan B within the hour, and throughout the next few days, I experienced abdominal cramps, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and loss of appetite. 5 days later, I got my period. The period was different from normal, but I was relieved nonetheless. You're going to read people telling you not to be stressed because it works, if you're anything like me, you are still going to stress either way. Just breathe, it is a waiting game, but once you get your period, it is so worth it."

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "Don't even bother stressing yourself out like I did, because Plan B actually works. On June 25th, I had unprotected sex with my bf, and on that day I was ovulating and my bf wasn't wearing condoms, and I wasn't on birth control pills. I know this is TMI, but he 'came'/finished inside me. So, 2 hours later, I started to get paranoid and decided to take Plan B. Well, let me tell you this: I received so many pregnancy symptoms such as sore breasts, headaches, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, frequent urination, back pains, and cramping. The side effects will have you going insane. The scary part is that a week before my period was due, I saw brown discharge, and I automatically assumed that it was implantation bleeding. The next following week, my period came."

• Anonymous
• May 4, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "Be mindful that everyone's body is different. I had sex with my partner, and he came in me, this was two days before my ovulation day. I took Plan B 12 hours after the deed. I'm not on birth control, never have been, and my periods are regular. Coming from someone who overthinks and has high anxiety, I've never been so stressed in my life. I let Google convince me for 2-3 weeks that I was pregnant. All signs led to conceiving. I wasn't eating, sleeping (even though I was very fatigued), nauseous, and crying for days on end. I had a close friend who had taken Plan B, and it didn't work, and she ended up pregnant, so that made my anxiety even worse. I ate a couple of teaspoons of raw papaya seeds and honey sporadically (do your research because it can be harmful!), but still couldn’t stay off of Google. Even some bad reviews on this exact website made me lose hope. Well, today, Mother Nature sent her package 2 days early, and I've never been so happy to see blood!"

• Hel...
• April 26, 2013

For Emergency Contraception "I have used this product 4 times, and each time it has been very effective. The side effects aren't that bad, the worst that happens is stronger cramps on your period and fatigue. Your period may come a couple of days after you take the pill, or it may not even come that month, however, you shouldn't stress because stressing will delay it even more. This product is great, and if taken correctly, you should have nothing to worry about."

• Ano...
• December 23, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex the last day of my ovulation window. My partner completely finished inside of me, and I took Plan B within an hour of having sex. I freaked out because I read reviews saying that the pill doesn’t work if you ovulated already. Two days after taking the pill, I had fatigue, major nausea, and lots of anxiety. Nine days after taking the pill, I started getting sharp pains on and off in my pelvic area. Two days later, I started getting brown/pinkish discharge. A day before my expected period, I began spotting. I officially got my period one day later than the expected period day! This pill worked for me. The pill gives you similar symptoms to pregnancy and made my anxiety levels a lot higher. Be patient and good luck!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, and he finished in me. I checked my app, and I was 2 days from my ovulation date but had a high chance of pregnancy. I looked up that if you are ovulating, the drug will not work. I then saw these reviews, and it made me feel slightly better. I did not have many symptoms, just very fatigued. I also began urinating a lot and thought I was pregnant. I took a pregnancy test, and it came back negative, and today my period came 3 days before it was supposed to come. It works! Trust the pill, do not stress."

• Har...
• November 2, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "My boyfriend and I were having sex with a condom, and we thought everything was fine. When he finished, he pulled out, and right away I noticed a wetness dripping down, and so did he. The condom had a hole in it that we did not see; he had completely finished inside me without either of us knowing. I was so stressed, and we were both very scared, but the next day (within 15 hours) I took the pill while I was eating, went home, felt extremely fatigued, and slept for 12 hours straight, and got my period right on time (4 days later). It really works, so don't stress, girl! You might experience some cramps, but it's normal."

• JJa...
• August 24, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill day 2 (8/10/19) of my fertile window about an hour after unprotected intercourse. Please note, I did not realize that I was in my fertile window until a week or so later. My partner did not use the withdrawal method, so we both started to freak out after reading that it wouldn’t work due to it being during the fertile window. About 2 to 3 days after taking it, I developed sore breasts. As the days and weeks went along, I felt every pregnancy symptom you can imagine to include fatigue, frequent urination, sore breasts, headache, and queasiness. In addition, I had diarrhea! I was convinced at times that I was pregnant and the pill had not worked because I literally just didn’t feel right. However, I am very happy that my period started today, 4 days before the expected day. This pill works!"

• Sto...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "In a 'heat of the moment' situation, my boyfriend and I ended up having sex on May 25. He pulled out and wasn't in for long since it was both of our first times, and we're both in high school, but I was still freaking out. I took the morning-after pill less than 12 hours afterward. Then we ended up having a repeat of this situation on May 30. So again, I took the pill. This time it was about 12 hours later, though. I waited anxiously, but reading these reviews really helped me. I was sure I was pregnant. My period's irregular, so I wasn't sure when to expect it. I experienced cramps, moodiness, frequent urination, nausea, and fatigue. Now it's June 6th, and I just got my period. Don't stress, ladies, just let the pill do its job! :)"

• ano...
• July 31, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I took Plan B about a month and a half ago after a condom slipping off. We rushed to a 24-hour pharmacy a few towns over. I took it about an hour after it happened. I had nausea and fatigue the following day, and I started spotting for about 5 days the following week. I spent the past month and a half convincing myself I was pregnant, I seemed to have almost all the early symptoms. I stalked this website and promised myself to write a review either way. I took a test today because I did not get my period when it was due (4 days ago), and it was negative. Ladies, don't do what I did. Don't look up every single symptom you may be experiencing. Don't look up Plan B failure stories. It's not 100%, but torturing yourself will only make it worse."

• Fir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Had sex the day after my ovulation, still in my fertile window according to my app. No birth control on board and no condom! Stupid and never again! Took Plan B One-Step 6 hours later. Experienced every symptom possible for two weeks. Nausea, dizziness, fatigue the first few days. Then headaches. Then mild cramping the remainder of the time. My boobs hurt so bad 4 days leading up to my period, which came one day late and three hours after receiving a negative pregnancy test. I worried the entire time and had panic attacks, my face broke out like never before and I was convinced I was pregnant because of all my symptoms. Me saying try not to worry isn’t going to stop you from worrying, but hopefully my experience will put you at ease a little. Use protection every time!"

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I’ve taken Plan B 3-4 times over a 9-year period. The first 2 or 3 times I’ve taken it, I don’t recall any side effects. Now, the last time I took it (on November 11th, nearly 3 months ago), I’m still experiencing horrible side effects!! I’ve been battling major fatigue (it’s been a struggle to go to work, and just have to function), some dizziness, shortness of breath, and having major issues with exercising (muscle weakness) ever since I took Plan B. My fatigue has lessened, and I’m able to exercise more over the past week thankfully, but I’m still not 100%...I felt depressed yesterday and today, and I NEVER feel depressed. I will NEVER ever take this poison again, no matter what happens!! I’m normally a very healthy 35-year-old who exercises almost every day, but this pill has wreaked havoc on my body."

• tha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Wanted to share my experience to help people who were stressing like I was! I had a one-night stand on February 9th, and the condom broke. My partner immediately freaked out (as did I), and we hit up our local Walmart for Plan B within 30 minutes of the incident. This happened about 9 days after ovulation, so I already had something going for me. I continued to freak out for 5 days. My symptoms were along the lines of fatigue, some nausea, pretty intense lower back aches, mild cramping, and bloating. My family and friends told me I would be fine, but I didn’t believe them! It wasn’t until today that I started spotting, and I’m only 2 days late. As the day went on, it gradually became a light flow! I am currently still experiencing the back pain and pretty harsh cramps (not abnormal for me as I have PCOS and endometriosis). But I just want to reassure anyone out there sweating bullets that the pill will work, just give it time and patience. Wish you all the best!!!!"

• Rel...
• May 19, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "My partner and I had an accident, and the condom came off. I was 10 days into my cycle and had a high chance of pregnancy. I took Plan B about 16 hours after the incident. For the first two days, I had some painful cramping and fatigue, but nothing too severe. I got my period 1-2 days early and couldn't be more pleased with how this works. When I first took the medication, I obsessively googled people's experiences taking it, so I wanted to add one more positive story into the mix. If you take it in good time, it works, try not to stress too much!"

• Mor...
• April 27, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "The pill does work. I had sex April 10th and took the generic brand called Take Action 2 hours after sex. My period was due 4/30, but today is 4/27 and I have my period. Symptoms I had were fatigue, spotting between periods, diarrhea, and lower abdominal pain. But now I got my period and don't want to take this pill again, so I'm staying away from sex. Thank you, there is a pill like this out in the world!"

• Itl...
• May 6, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex the day my period had ended, so I was not fertile. While having sex, the condom had slipped off inside of me. I was super paranoid about any cum coming out, so I took Plan B about 12 hours later. I had symptoms about two days later - moody, nausea, fatigue. About a week later, I then bled for three days, and it wasn't my regular period. My normal period did not come at the expected time. It was about two weeks late until I got it! I took a pregnancy test when it was a week late, and it came out negative. The pill does mess up your cycle. Super scary experience, but try to relax! You'll be fine!"