Take Action for Emergency Contraception User Reviews (Page 3)

• Tori...
• November 22, 2017

"I'm writing to hopefully calm some nerves. 2 days after I ended my period, I had protected sex with my partner. While we were careful (he did not ejaculate inside me), we noticed the condom broke. I became frantic and decided to take emergency contraception (Take Action) just to be sure. I took the pill approximately 18 hours after sex. Within the first few days, I had the normal symptoms: spotting, nausea, etc. Within the next few weeks, I began to experience all the symptoms of pregnancy! Mood swings, frequent urinination, breast tenderness and extreme vaginal wetness! I was freaking out! There was absolutely NO sign of my period. I took 3 pregnancy tests, all negative. My period ended up being 6 weeks late. It was unnerving!"

• Marymay
• April 1, 2019

"I took Take Action 30 mins after condom failure. I was in my fertility window. Four days later I started bleeding for the next 5 days. I've had sore boobs since taking the pill and still do. I got my period on time. This pill does work!"

• Lalala
• January 18, 2020

"Okay so, I took this pill after my boyfriend came in me. I took it about 3 hours after the incident. I got my period about a week early. Nothing changed same amount of blood. Yet, ever since I have not gotten my period its been a month already. I took 5 pregnancy test and they all came out negative. I guess it worked but no sign of a period."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

"I bought this Take Action pill at Target on Tuesday from last week and a week later I started to spot brown and then started to bleed light . I’ve always gone for Plan B but they didn’t have any that day . I’ve been in my second day of spotting and it hasn’t go away . The side effects ain’t no joke. I feel depressed and the back pains hurt bad so I really don’t recommend this to you girls . Stay stuck to PLAN B even though it’s a little more expensive."

• 16yro...
• August 6, 2018

"So let me start off by saying this past month has been very stressful. I had unprotected sex July 5th. I took take action 13 hours later on July 6th. I do not use birth control and he didn’t use a condom, he came inside me fully so I had to take Take Action. I didn’t have any side effects until a week after which was when I started bleeding randomly. At first it was brown so I freaked out because I thought it was implantation but the blood proceeded to turn bright red like a normal period. It only lasted for 3 days but my normal period is 4-5 days. My expected period was supposed to come July 28th-30th. I just got my period today Aug 6th. I didn’t take any pregnancy tests because I didn’t want to scare myself and I had a feeling it would come soon so I decided to wait. I’m over the 166 lb weight “limit” by quite a bit. I weigh 212lb and i’m 5’9. anyways please don’t freak out too much because the pill will most likely work if you use it as directed."

• BanTh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2021

"I’m the idiot that had unprotected sex once and then had unprotected sex again after taking the Take Action. I promised an update so here it is...I’m not pregnant. I took the plan action on 6/21/21 and got my period on 6/26/21. I’ve never taken any form of the morning after pill before but I can say I practically had no symptoms, so much so that I was worried it wouldn’t work. When my period started cramps weren’t any worse than normal but the day after I took the pill I was terribly fatigued. Also my period seemed to be lighter and shorter. But other than the pill I took Vitamin C, Cinnamon, and drank a lot of juice/green tea. I also did reflexology massages and listen to manifest affirmations, all of which I got from the YouTube Account of Michelle Rogers. Your main hope? Relax. Stress will only delay your period more. Good luck ladies. (Do like me and get an appointment for regular birth control.)"

• Beach...
• July 29, 2018

"Alright so let me first start off by saying. I was just like every single female here, panicking freaking out that it wouldn’t work. Let me tell you my story. Me and my bf had protected sex on June 9. The condom had broke (all the way) and he wasn’t sure if he had went already or not. I ended up taking it about 12 hours later. The pill I took was the take action pill (which is literally the same thing as plan b just cheaper). I took the pill and about 4 days later had a very light period. I bled for about 4-5 days (as per usual with my period). I started getting cramps, nausea, and bloating. I also started gaining a lot of weight and had horrible mood swings. After my period did not come, I really started to panic. I ended up getting my period literally 24 days later. Those 24 days we’re literal driving me crazy. I was so worried about being pregnant and had the absolutely worst side effects. Ladies, please be very considerate of the side effects of this pill."

• Bpano
• April 11, 2019

"PLEASE do not get this pill! took it the next morning after unprotected sex, I was waiting to bleed In the next couple of days but I didn't, 3 weeks later I felt my boobs sore, peeing a lot, stomach feeling weird, and a missed period. I took a pregnancy test and got “positive” results."

• Conce...
• July 29, 2019

"I took the take action pill almost 3 weeks ago. I had dizziness and horrible cramps the first few days after taking it. Then everything seemed like it was okay, but I have now had heavy bleeding for a week now. When I have my periods, they are heavy. This isn’t as heavy as a period, but definitely still a lot of blood. I’m getting a little concerned because the amount of blood has been consistent and has not slowed down. Has anyone dealt with this?"

• Liv
• November 16, 2020

"Me and my boyfriend has unprotected sex November 7th& 8th. November 9th we took take action. November 10th I started having back cramps similar to back labor. Along with extreme irritability and mood swings. November 15th, I started spotting I am not due for my period until the 26th! But I assume I am not pregnant since I’m bleeding."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2021

"Ladies DO NOT buy this pill. I know the price is appealing and there are positive reviews but it is NOT worth the risk. I am 110 pounds, on no other medication, and took the pill 2 hours after and I ended up pregnant. I am only 20 years old and not financially stable so no matter what it was gonna effect my life negatively. But I can promise you it is NOT worth the risk for the trauma and emotional baggage from an abortion. This has caused me and my life so much damage because of this on many levels. Thanks take action :)!"

• ayuzawa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2021

"I honestly thought that this pill wasn’t gonna work but it did! I took it 18 hours after unprotected sex and I was lucky to experience no side effects only fatigue within the 2 hours of taking it but it didn’t last long. He didn’t finish in me but I took it just in case because of the possibility of pre cum and because of my irregular cycle, I didn’t know exactly when I was ovulating. All I knew was that I was in my fertile window. To the girl reading this, it’s okay if your period doesn’t get here when it’s supposed to! My period was 17 days late and the amount of anxiety I felt was no joke, it was to the point I would have multiple panic attacks. My mind convinced me that I was indeed pregnant until my period came when I least expected it. I know it’s easier said than done but try to relax so your body can flow and do it’s thing! You’ll be okay just trust the pill, best wishes! ❤️"

• mamamia
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 25, 2018

"so I’m back again writing another review ! My bf and I had sex and the condom broke midway & when I looked at my period tracker it said I was ovulating the next day . I looked everywhere looking to see if the pill would still work because it was a day before ovulation and I seen everything negative w ovulation and taking it . So I still decided to take it , the side effects are still horrible as last time but I was supposed to get my period in two days and I ended up getting it today and it’s really heavy with bad cramps . but I’m not pregnant!! You will be okay , googling things are always gonna show the bad first and freak you out , stressing will cause your period to be later and it won’t come so pray & don’t stress too much , xoxo ❤️"

• yana
• October 9, 2019

"I had sex on the 20th of September right after coming off my period from the 11th. I proceeded to purchase a "take action" pill the day after unprotected sex. I took it as soon as I got it. I went to get on birth control three weeks later and my doctor told me I had a positive pregnancy test. I've taken 3 tests since then and they are all positive... it DID NOT WORK FOR ME SINCE CLEARLY I'M PREGNANT....."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2021

"I had unprotected sex on my last day of my period. Didn’t use the pull out method either. Went straight to Walgreens after and bought Take Action and took it right away so within a 30-40 minute window after. I’ve felt fine so far, it’s been 5 days since I’ve taken it but now I’m on my period again.. I have no idea what that’s supposed to mean. It’s very heavy. I don’t know if it’s normal or not, I will try and update this if I can. I’ve taken plan B before and this has never happened. With plan B I’ve gotten sore boobs and slight cramping but never started my period 5 days after just having a period.. if anyone knows anything please let me know what this means. I’d like to know if other people have had this happen as well.."

• Liyah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2019

"Soooo, I had my period 9/24, my periods never last too long so I was off on the 28th. I had sex with my boyfriend early morning 10/1 around 3 in the morning. I took the Take Action pill around 11:30 pm 10/2. Had bad cramping within the first 2 hours. The following week, my breast were very tender. And I had light spotting for one day. I assumed it was a side effect of the pill. The next week, just about everything symptom you could think of, I experienced. But I didn't worry because I should have my next period 10/24.... Well here it is 10/31and not even one sign of a period. Good Luck..."

• Jojo
• May 27, 2020

"I had sex on the 6th of April took take action on the 8th, my period was 3 days late and my boobs was tender took a test bam it’s positive save yourself the trouble and buy plan b , it was the pharmacist that offered this stupid pill too"

• DONT...
• January 16, 2018

"This was during my fertile window, it could have been my ovulation day or the day after (according to period tracker) but my ex bf and I were fooling around. We are always cautious and use condoms, but accidents happen. We did not have intercourse, but he finished and it was near my "area" I became paranoid and we went to buy the EC, and I took it within 30 mins of the incident. I know about the "overweight rule" and I was over it. I had no symptoms, a week after I had breast tenderness and MILD cramps for a day or 2. I got my period a day early & It seems to be heavier than usual and I have been having cramps on and off all day which Is never the case. Anyways, ladies please don't stress, it works! You'll be okay ❤️"

• first...
• October 4, 2019

"I normally don’t write reviews but I know the feeling of being scared and super anxious. I had unprotected sex 4 days before my period and was freaking out just like anyone else was and I couldn’t stay off of google. All the way up until I started bleeding (I started my period 1 day late) I had cramping/headaches & the first couple of days I was tired. I slowly started to have a LOT of white discharge. It was thick/strong in smell The day after my period was due I had went from white to brown discharge. I went to go buy a pregnancy test just to double check bc I knew brown discharge is a side effect. I couldn’t find the tests anywhere bc they were working on construction so I thought maybe it was a sign that I didn’t need it? I got home and went to the bathroom and bled! It was light but it means it worked! My period is light but that is possible with the pill!For anyone who is like me and overthinks everything. I was so worried and it feels like a weight was lifted from me"

• Mimi
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2024

"Calm down, girls…it works. I took it on my ovulation day and I decided to check online about reviews but was just getting negative reviews about Plan B not working during your fertile week, which got me into panic. All I can say is just trust the pills…allow it do its job. Got my period after 2 weeks, was late for just 2 days...so relax and don’t stress."

• Mnb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2019

"Took "take action" mere minutes after a mistake with my husband and father of my 4 children. It worked, not pregnant! The reason I gave this a 1 is that in the 3 months since taking this pill I have bled for 41 days!!! FOURTY ONE DAYS!!!! A few of the days I have had spotting, but this time around I have been bleeding for 17 days and most of them have been EXTREMELY HEAVY! The clots are quite large, breast tenderness and fatigue are also present, not surprised that I am tired since I am bleeding so heavily. Will NEVER make the mistake of taking this or any other emergency contraception again! Had very regular periods up until July 7th when I took this!"

• thank...
• February 23, 2019

"Long story short , I had a condom mishap during sex and we weren’t sure if he got a little bit of cum inside me . I’ve used take action twice before this time so 3 times in total but this time my side effects were so much worse. My period did come a day or two earlier than regular time but later it did mess up my period cycle in when I get it but a month or two later I still felt the side effects - sore boobs, BAD NAUSEA, headaches, frequent urination , constipation etc. I was stressing that I may be pregnant but I’m not !! The pill worked, just be patient"

• Relie...
• August 29, 2018

"I am EXTREMELY FERTILE. I was without birth control for a couple of months. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex. At first we weren't freaking out until I looked at the calendar and realised I was near ovulation if I wasn't already. I took this pill about 23 hours after unprotected sex. I was sure I was pregnant because after I took it I had early pregnancy symptoms just like my last pregnancy . VERY MOODY. My breasts got bigger and more firm just like when I was pregnant. I got nauseous and threw up five days after taking the pill. But almost two weeks later I have started my menstrual cycle on time. I was sure I was pregnant and scared. I really got early pregnancy symptoms just like my first and only pregnancy. So please don't freak out if you get pregnancy symptoms until you take a test and know. That was a really stressful and scary two weeks for nothing when this pill really worked for me."

• Warri...
• August 2, 2019

"I took this pill after having unprotected sex the last day of my period which was July 5th. I was kind of nervous because of the possibility of precum so 13 hours later I took it. I did have some cramps and felt very fatigue. A week later I had brown discharge that lasted for two days. On the second day it turned light pink but just was spotting. The following two and a half weeks a was stressed to the max! I thought I was losing my mind!! My nipples were extremely sore, I had bad headaches, and just wanted to sleep. I did have a little bit of nausea and got nervous that maybe I could be pregnant so I took a test and it came negative. On July 25th my period ended up coming a day early after being extremely emotional the day before and having bad cramps. I had my period for the full length of time and I’ve never been so happy to see Aunt Flo! These reviews helped me while I was stressing. The pill worked for me and it honestly had to do with timing."

• Dont...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2019

"I took this medication about 45 minutes after having sex where the condom had ripped, my boyfriend had went to get plan b but we didn’t have enough money so he got take action instead. Once I took it I began looking at all these reviews and I was very nervous about how bad the symptoms where going to be. Today has been 6 days since I took the medicine, I didn’t have any of the terrible cramps or nausea other people had. I have also started my period two weeks earlier then normal. I was young and dumb and terrified but I’m glad I took the pill."