Plan B One-Step and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "My boyfriend and I had sex, and the condom broke. I'm normally on birth control but had an adverse reaction to a new prescription and stopped. We immediately drove to Walgreens and bought Plan B One-Step over the counter. I was frightened by the amount of side effects people mentioned in previous reviews. All I had was a light headache, and I was tired, but these only lasted 1-2 days. My period started about 10 days after taking the pill (and about 3 days earlier than normal), and it is a very heavy flow, much heavier than normal (which is fine with me if it means I'm not pregnant). Just give it time and try not to worry. It WILL work. $53 is DEFINITELY money well-spent."

• Lev...
• January 28, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "My last period was December 25th. I had unprotected sex on January 3rd, started ovulating on January 4th, took Plan B on January 6th. The whole month of January was a rollercoaster from headaches to stomach and back pains, but it made my faith in God stronger than ever. Today, January 28th (6 days late), I came on my period!"

• Nik...
• June 20, 2013

For Emergency Contraception "I took Plan B One-Step within 24 hrs. Plan B One-Step works. But you receive cramping, headaches, bloating, constipation, and a lot of nausea. But it works, trust me. Just take it at the right time and don't have unprotected sex."

• nom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "It happens. During my fertile time with zero contraceptives. Took Plan B 43 hours later. Got my period 7 days later for 5 days, then again 9 days later. But hey, I'm not pregnant! It works. No side effects for me other than a light headache 1 hour after taking the pill that lasted a few hours."

• Lah...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "Plan B worked!! I took Plan B on August 9 after making out with a partner (not my boyfriend). Precum could have been there, so I took it just in case. My period came a week early on August 20, heavy with bad cramps for about 5 days. I was expecting my second period to come on September 20, but it didn’t come. I panicked because I had pregnancy symptoms like sore/swollen breasts, depression, cramping, headaches, and bad mood swings. I took 3 pregnancy tests, all negative. I was 13 days late on my period, and today I finally got my second period, day 43 in my cycle, but I’m happy I’m not pregnant!!! In my opinion, everyone’s body is different."

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "The first thing I want to say is, “DON’T STRESS, it’s not worth it, and DO NOT GOOGLE symptoms” is the worst thing I did. This is my second time taking Plan B, and it worked. I was ovulating the day I took the pill (18 hours later) after having unprotected sex. My period came 2 weeks later. I was having brown spotting for 5 days straight before my period came. The symptoms I had were lower back pain, headaches, frequent urination, anxiety, little fatigue, and brown spotting. I was so stressed out that I decided to take a pregnancy test, and it came out negative. The Plan B pill is very strong, that’s why it works. Next time, we (including myself) have to use protection to prevent going through this because it’s really not worth it unless an accident (condom break, etc.) happens. I wanted to share this because I had the worst 2 weeks of my life thinking I was pregnant, but I want to let you all know that you are going to be fine."

• 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!"

• Aun...
• January 7, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I'm writing this to calm the nerves of the constant Internet searches during this uncertainty period between taking Plan B and waiting for your period. I had sex a day before my ovulation day, the condom broke, and we didn't realize till he finished. I started freaking out since I knew that Plan B worked by delaying ovulation. Though my calendar said I would ovulate the next day, it wasn't 100% certain that I was already ovulating or finished ovulating. I took Plan B an hour after intercourse and asked the pharmacists if it would work during ovulation, and the pharmacist told me that it is recommended at any time of the cycle. I experienced headache, bloating, nausea, breast tenderness/swelling, and pre-ovulation discharge till I got my period!"

• 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!"

• Jad...
• March 1, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "Let me just start off by saying, breathe. Chances are you are fine. My boyfriend and I had our little mistake on a Saturday night around 8 pm. I took Plan B the next day at 10:30 pm. I was experiencing TERRIBLE cramping in my abdomen and very sharp pains in my ribs, and I was still feeling that even 2 weeks after the pill. I was scared out of my mind. I was getting severe headaches and nauseous. I would even get minor heat flashes. But let me tell you, I'm not pregnant. I took a pregnancy test two weeks and two days after my accident, and it came out negative. Even got my period the same day. If I can give any advice, it's STOP SEARCHING THE INTERNET. I know it's hard, ladies, but it makes it so much worse. Just make it two weeks, good luck!!"

• Ano...
• April 27, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I hope my experience can help someone calm their nerves. I took Plan B a week after I finished my period, 1 hour after having unprotected sex. A week later, I experienced bleeding for 4 days. Maybe 2 weeks after taking the pill, I had a non-stop headache for 9 days straight, from when I woke up to when I would go to bed. After that, I was nauseous for 2 whole days (I basically convinced myself that I was pregnant). After that, I had light cramping but no period. My period finally came 15 days late (a month and 2 days after taking the pill). It was a very long and stressful waiting period, but it happened. I spent like $100 on pregnancy tests and couldn’t sleep at night, BUT IT WORKED! IT WORKED OUT! Try to relax, you’ll be fine!! (Also, important note: I was 3 days before ovulation, and I’m kind of at the weight limit.) I basically experienced all the symptoms and had an awful month, but the most important thing is that everything turned out fine! GOOD LUCK!"

• Sta...
• August 19, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "I was one of the few people who suffered from anxiety because they weren't sure if this pill was effective. Let me tell you, I am the worst with overthinking, and I know what it feels like to be unsure. This pill really does work. Plan B was something I always heard about but never thought I needed until one night of great sex ended with a condom that slipped off. We were both drunk and unaware of what had happened, so to be safe, I decided to take the pill 6 hours after the accident. I keep track of my period dates, and my last period was on the 21st. I took the pill on the 7th of the next month. I suffered some side effects like headaches, back pain, and cramps 2 days before my period. It actually came 5 days early, and it just finished today!"

• Phe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2013

For Emergency Contraception "The condom broke. We ran out and got Plan B One-Step less than 2 hours later. After I took it, I had some cramping, headache, dizziness, and the urge to urinate more than normal. I must say, this pill is a lifesaver! I did not experience spotting like some people mentioned, but I did get my period one week later. It was actually right on schedule, no delay at all. I'm thankful that us women have this option out there. I'm so glad I took it right away like it recommends. It works!"

• Nae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I just want to know if anyone had the same experience as me. I had unprotected sex the day after my ovulation day and took the pill hours later. My cycle is regular and it always comes on time. Days before and the week of my cycle, I had mild cramps, headaches, lower back pain, I was feeling sick. No spotting. I’m 5 days late, and it’s passed the 31-day cycle. We wouldn’t mind being pregnant but don’t want to be excited and there is no baby. Just wanted to know if someone had the same experience, and if I should wait a couple more days for my period to come."

• Kay...
• December 5, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "I had an incident on 11/26/14, so that same morning, 11/27, I went and got a Plan B. That same day, symptoms kicked in hard: headache, severe nausea, and cramps, and it's still going on because today I started bleeding, 12/5, and my period always comes at the end of the month. I guess this is just confirmation that the pill works and I will still get my period around the end of December."

• Mar...
• September 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I'm here to put your mind at ease since reading these comments helped me. September 15th, I had sex for the very first time, and it was unprotected sex, and he fully did the deed inside me. I'm not on any birth control or anything, but after the deed, I took Plan B within 30 minutes. I was 5 days away from my period. My only side effects were on Sunday, I was depressed, and I had headaches. I had no interest in eating, which is unusual for me. I didn't have an interest in drinking anything, just water, and had cramps, lower back pain, which I knew my period was coming. Listen to your bodies, ladies. BUT I GOT MY PERIOD THE DAY I WAS SUPPOSED TO GET IT. Plan B will work, have faith. This is my first time using it. You'll be just fine, I promise you. I thank God so much I learned my lesson, and never will I want to be in this position again. Plan B does work. I know I can't say don't worry because I still did, but just have faith and lots of praying. You got this, and good luck to all of you! ❤"

• Ale...
• May 30, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "Plan B One-Step is a lifesaver. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex. So within 4 hours after the incident, I took the pill. I was paranoid as hell, not sure whether this pill would work or not (my first time taking it and I am also young). I experienced mild cramping, headaches, and nausea for five days. But my period came on time! The key is to stay calm and let the pill do its job."

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I hate this pill due to all the horrible side effects I experienced. I had unprotected sex with my husband when we got married on May 28th. My period happened the week prior to us having sex. I took the pill a few hours after we had sex. Everything was fine up until two weeks after I consumed the pill. I was feeling sore, tender breasts that I couldn't even wear a bra since it hurt so much, horrible cramps, I was bloated like a cow, I had to take organic teas to help me, horrible headaches, mood swings, dizziness, and nausea. I had no period for the month of June and I started to worry. Today is July 11th and I just started my period! Praise the Lord! Pill works, horrible side effects. Six-week late period."

• NOT...
• July 11, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "So my bf and I had sex on June 24th, we decided to go raw for a little bit just to see how it felt (stupid, I know). A couple of days later, I checked my period tracker app on my phone, and it said I ovulated the night we had sex, and even though he didn't cum in me when we did it raw, precum has sperm in it! I ran to the drugstore in a panic and took Plan B (about 42 hours after). The day I took it, I had a slight headache, other than that, no side effects. I was worried the pill didn't work. I stayed up all night reading reviews from other women and worried myself to death. Yesterday, I got my period 2 days before I was supposed to. The pill works, don't overthink it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "The condom broke around 6 pm (Wednesday). I was devastated and extremely angry. The next day (Thursday) around 1, I went to CVS Pharmacy and bought Plan B One-Step over the counter. I had a headache and tense breasts right after taking the pill for a few days. I was paranoid and thought it was pregnancy symptoms. I have a calendar, and my period was due the following week (Saturday) to be exact. Days of being extremely paranoid and dealing with little side effects went by. Until my period came when expected! Plan B works! Just wanted to explain my experience with teenagers like me... There is an option! Do not wait too long to take this pill."

• Anonymous
• July 20, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex on July 4, and he pulled out, but I was worried about precum. I checked my period tracker, and it said it was my first day of my fertile window. I bought the Plan B, and I took it at the 25-hour mark. I was okay the first few days until, like the 8th, I started having bad headaches, nausea, fatigue, everything, but then everything got better. It wasn’t until the 15th where I had EVERY symptom of pregnancy in the book: nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, chills, loss of appetite. I was SO SURE I was pregnant. I started getting worried and assumed either that or I had the flu. On the 16th, I had a thick discharge, and on the 17th, I started spotting. At first, it was light and brown, but it grew heavier and started becoming pink and red. It continued into the 18th, and late that night, I started my actual period, which was 4 days earlier! I am so THANKFUL for this pill. If you’re reading this, PLEASE know it works, and just calm down. Stay strong, loves."

• Abs...
• January 20, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "Listen, I had sex on 01/08/16, and the condom came off when he withdrew. It was everywhere. I took Plan B about 13 hours later. I got every side effect ever: nausea, bloating, VERY TIRED, headache, lower back pain, and cramps!!! Lots of cramps!!! I will not tell you to relax because I couldn't relax AT ALL for two weeks. I had no sign of a period at all for over a week and a half. I woke up every day freaking out! Yesterday, I got spotting, and then my mind raced, and I googled everything! Today, AF came, 12 days after Plan B and 1 week late on my period. It absolutely messes with your hormones, and you will be hypersensitive to every side effect you get, and I KNOW you will think you're pregnant as soon as you feel a sign, but it is the hormones."

• NBD...
• July 31, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I took Plan B about 5-6 hours after the incident. My P tracker app showed I was fertile and one day before ovulation. The pill worked as it should have. I felt the side effects within hours of taking the pill - nausea, breast tenderness, headache, cramping, had to go to the bathroom all the time. Panicked for two weeks reading horror stories about it not working. But it did its job. Got my period one day early. Seems slightly heavier than normal."

• yay...
• January 15, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I'm 18 years old. My boyfriend and I had protected sex, but the condom broke, and I woke up the next morning feeling sick, so I had him go buy me this pill. Needless to say, it worked, and I'm not pregnant. However, the side effects are insane. I immediately had terrible back pain (never had that before), cramps that felt like period cramps, nausea, dizziness, headaches, and bloating. I had to miss a day of school due to the insane amount of side effects. Not to mention, my period came a week after taking the pill when I wasn't supposed to get my period for 2 more weeks! That's frustrating because I just had my period last week, and now I have it again, even heavier this time. But on a positive note, I'm not pregnant!!"

• 387...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "The first week of being on Plan B, I didn’t really see any side effects. It was the second week when it hit me pretty hard, which is concerning as to why doctors do not say that! I had nausea, crying spells, extremely sore breasts, and headaches. My symptoms still show up more than a month later! The third week, I started to have some spotting and what they call 'withdrawal bleeding,' so I don’t know if that was my period or not? My period did not come on the date that it was supposed to… I was 24 days late. Ladies, you need to remember these things: 1. Stay off of Google and stick to this realistic forum. 2. Realize that you dropped a Hiroshima bomb full of hormones in your body, so it’s going to throw everything out of whack, and every body is different. 3. If you are late, take a pregnancy test for answers."