Take Action and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Poo...
• September 6, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Our condom broke (I am not on birth control), took this 12 hours later. I had brown spotting 1.5 weeks after, which turned into very heavy bleeding with clots and cramps. This was 1.5 weeks earlier than my expected period (I have 32-40 day cycles), but Take Action can cause an early period. I am still having serious bloating and fatigue 1 month after, with occasional mild cramps and sore boobs, but both urine/blood preg tests are negative, so it worked! Side effects are weird and long-lasting, but it’s worth it. Doc says I’m not pregnant! Time for birth control!"

• liv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex Monday (May 14th) around 11:00 pm, during my fertile week. The next morning, approximately 10 hours later, I went to pick up the mifepristone (MFP). I grabbed this one since it should do the same job. My side effects were mild, ranging from sore breasts to cramps, nothing too terrible! I did get my period a day earlier than expected (24th)!!! This pill does work."

• tha...
• January 23, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So long story short: We had a condom break in the middle of sex, we noticed, and I ended up buying Take Action. I had sex December 9th, and I ended up getting my period that month a couple of days earlier, and I've read it could do that, so I didn’t worry. Then I started noticing sore boobs, bad bloating, cramps, lots of nausea, but never threw up. So after that, I got really, really scared that I was pregnant, but I tried to also not stress to the max because stressing can delay your period. Today is January 23, and I got my next period, thank goodness. I took it within 24 hours as well. So this pill does work, but the side effects are BAD!! Be cautious of that, girls. But other than that, I’m not pregnant due to having my period today!"

• Meg...
• June 30, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I am glad I found this site, you ladies have helped ease my fears. I took this pill on a Tuesday and felt absolutely nothing until the following Tuesday. Out of nowhere, I started feeling some cramping, and then I started to spot. I wasn’t quite sure what was happening since my cycle wasn’t due to come for a couple more weeks, so I just knew it couldn’t be my period. After maybe an hour, the blood became heavier to the point I had to use a tampon. I considered going to the ER. I woke up, and from the sight of the tampon, I looked like I was fully on my cycle. I texted my friend about it, and she reminded me I took this pill. This is the first time in my life ever taking one, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I definitely didn’t think I’d get an early full cycle. I didn’t think about the pill because it’s been a week, and I was fine until today, and after reading the reviews, it just confirmed for me what’s going on. I don’t like this because I definitely wasn’t prepared."

• Its...
• September 27, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Guys! Do not worry! The guy I had sex with finished inside of me. I was so mad I made him buy me Plan B, but he bought me Take Action instead. I thought it wasn’t going to be as effective. I was sick to my stomach because I usually get my period around this time of month. I was breaking out like crazy. I was in class, and I got my period! It went through my pants. I was happy and mad at the same time. My period is really heavy, and the cramps are horrible. Just pray and don’t stress. I promise it will work!"

• Jsa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex with my husband the night before my ovulation date. We were getting busy that night, and when we finished, I asked what day it was, I was freaking out. I went to the store to get a Plan B, but they were out, so I bought “Take Action” instead. Took it literally within an hour or so of unprotected sex. I did get some of the side effects, from the cramping to the sore boobs to the nausea, nothing too crazy, but I legit thought I was pregnant! I told myself if I wasn’t, I would write this review, and here I am a couple of days early, but that’s okay, I’m so glad Take Action worked."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I took the Take Action pill 5 days ago. I have felt super fatigued and gained about 4 pounds. I'm overly bloated and nauseous. Mild cramps, but nothing compared to period cramps. I have had an abortion before, so this does beat that... Symptoms are slowly improving. I will literally work 8 hours, come home, eat dinner, and pass out for about 2-3 hours, and go to bed an hour later for another 8 hours... If you plan to take this pill, be sure you have no plans for the next week because you will feel like a tired marshmallow. This all sucks because I have a dress fitting for a wedding today and a bachelorette party over the weekend. Good luck!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "My bf and I had sex without any contraceptives, and it was a week before my period, and I was super worried. So I went and bought the pill 24 hours after having sex. Well, my period was almost a week late, but it did arrive! So, ladies, don’t stress too much! I have had cramps and moodiness after taking this pill, but it worked!"

• Anonymous
• September 1, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took this 2 days after unprotected sex. I seriously thought I was pregnant. I threw up the next two weeks after that, was constantly nauseous, and my boobs were so sore, cramps like I had with my daughter. I had only felt like that before when pregnant before, so I was convinced I was and that the pill didn't work. However, I got my period today, so it must have been the side effects from the pill. I had taken Plan B before and never had those issues, so although it did seem to work."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "It's been 2 months and no period! I have nausea, cramping, breast tenderness. I know I’m not pregnant, but why did it mess with my period so much? It’s exhausting just to keep waiting for it. I am so annoyed! I will never try this again!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on 1/2/2021 and took the pill the next day. My period was supposed to be on the 5th, but I'm now 2 weeks late, with brown/pinkish discharge and light cramping. I took a test, and it was negative, but I am very worried. I don't know if this is side effects or if I am pregnant. I guess we'll have to wait and see. Take Plan B instead, this isn't worth all the stress."

• Blu...
• July 15, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "After a night of dinner and drinking with my boyfriend, we had a slip-up. Nine hours later, I took 'Take Action,' which was nine days before my scheduled period. On day two of taking this pill, I had a terrible headache for six days straight, a little cramping, and one day of my boobs hurting. The day my period should have come, there was nothing. Two days later, I had some spotting, and now my period has begun. It worked. I have never taken an emergency contraceptive before, but who knew I'd be in that position?! Good luck."

• Ano...
• January 26, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I do not recommend this at all! I had unprotected sex. And within 12 hours, I took the Take Action pill because the pharmacy was out of Plan B, and I had terrible cramps, and my breasts were so tender and sore. And my back pain was terrible for two weeks! And my period was a week and a half late!! I finally took a pregnancy test to calm my nerves, and what do you know... I’m PREGNANT! I’ve only had to take this type of precaution twice before. And I always took Plan B, and I sure am sorry I settled for the Take Action, it definitely did not live up to the name."

• Kay...
• August 21, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So I had unprotected sex July 21st, took the Take Action pill like the next day during the evening time. The side effects are EXTREMELY painful, I’m talking sore breasts, my pelvic area, light cramps, omg. It lasts for like 3 weeks nonstop. But I got my period the week I was expecting it to come and haven’t taken any pregnancy tests, so the Take Action pill worked for me."

• Mad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex 8/16-8/17/2019. On the 17th, my boyfriend completely finished inside of me. It was late at night, and we were stressing as we were laying there afterwards, seeing as it was right on my ovulation day. We ended up going to buy Take Action just due to the $10 difference. I took it within an hour of the mishap. I was fine for 5 days, then my boobs began to hurt, and I started to bleed 6 days after taking the pill. I have now been bleeding for 12 days; the blood not being normal. It is dark in color, almost black, as well as clumping and clotting. The bleeding is also not a flow; it is barely here, to the point I think it’s done, then I go to wipe and there is a streak of pink/red/brown. My period wasn’t due for two weeks, so the beginning of September. At the beginning of the bleeding, I had HORRIBLE CRAMPING, almost to the point of not being able to walk. I will never take another pill from this company again. I still am unsure if it even worked due to the light bleeding."

• Kas...
• April 13, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Took the pill after ovulation. Thought I would still end up pregnant because of that, but today, after being fatigued and having sore breasts for a week, I am in a lot of pain from cramping and am lightly bleeding. This is the usual time of my period, so I’m not suspecting anything aside from it being my menstrual cycle, but after coming off my IUD in August of 2018, I didn’t have cramps like this, so I’m beyond bothered. I don’t even want to type this right now, lol... The last time I had cramps this bad, I was 19 and went to the emergency room. I’m guessing I can tolerate them more now after having one child, but they’re nauseating and I will not be outside on this nice day because of that pill’s side effect. I give it 3 because it worked, but the pain is too severe, and I didn’t experience this when I took Plan B a few years ago... Just an out-of-whack menstrual cycle."

• Idk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I’m a guy, so my girl and I did the nasty, and you guys already know what happened. So I go to the store, and there’s no Plan B, so I get the Take Action. She takes it the same day, and the next day she got a headache and cramps and all the side effects it says on the box. So a week passed by, and nothing had happened, and we freaked out (we didn’t know when her next period was supposed to come), so another week passes, and Monday comes and Tuesday and Wednesday!! Today she got it!! So yes, Take Action has some really bad side effects, but it actually works. Girls or boys out there, try not to stress out, especially girls, try to relax as much as possible, watching movies, going out, or anything you like. If you’re religious like me, pray to God, trust me, He will calm you down, and He will help you. She took the pill on July 4 and got her period on July 14."

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "This pill works, but the stress is not worth it! I had an accident on July 3rd, the day after my period ended, and I have hormone issues and never know when I’m ovulating, so I bought a Take Action birth control as the store was out of Plan B. I took it within 45 minutes of the accident and had horrible side effects for 3 days: nausea, headaches, dizziness, cramps. My period was supposed to start on July 26th, and when it didn’t, I thought it was the stress because I stressed all month over this. Well, it got to be 3-4 days late, and all the reviews said that’s when they usually started, so I started panicking. I took 5 pregnancy tests, and all were negative. I took vitamin C to try and kick start my period, but no luck. Well, today marks 8 days late, and I finally started my period after weeks and am thankful because a baby and college just don’t go together. The pill works like it should, and I’m a bigger girl, but the mental stress and strain it puts on you just isn’t worth it. Be safe, ladies."

• Wai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Still waiting on my period. I took the pill about 30 days ago. I’m 3 days late on my period and experiencing bad period cramps, tender breasts, and spotting. Pretty sure it’s just stress but I’m freakin' out and can’t help it. Never experienced these symptoms before. I hope it’s working and I’m not pregnant."

• Sal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "Totally freaked out by taking this. I took it during my fertile window. I felt nauseous 2-3 days after taking it. When my period was due, it didn’t show, around 3 days late, I got pink discharge, which is not a good sign still. Still praying it actually worked. I’m still cramping, but honestly, this experience ruined my sexuality. I am never having sex again at this point, my mental health is in shambles."

• ner...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I'm uncertain, tbh. Late night of 2/19, had unprotected sex, husband fully came in me, and no BC. I was in my predicted fertile window (period started 2/13). Approx 12-14 hours later, I took Take Action (pharmacist recommendation). I’ve only taken Plan B in the past and was on BC previous times but never had symptoms. Take Action - I was very depressed during the first week. 2/25, had spotting, I googled because my period had just ended and read potential pregnancy symptoms or Take Action side effects or early period. Went from spotting to bleeding, has been brownish, pink, red… I’ll think it’s over, but then it gets heavy again. Today is 3/1, and I’m still bleeding… not nearly as heavy as my period, and the heaviest bleeds are consistent. I had mood swings, bloating, some cramping, fatigue, cravings. Nipple tenderness started today. I’m going to take a pregnancy test to ease my mind. Period is predicted for 3/10. I’ll stick to Plan B. Praying for NO long-term hormone imbalances! Will update!"

• dat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Okay, I promised myself I'd leave a review. So, on Aug 2, I did the deed - no protection. We always use the pull-out method, but this time it was a day after my ovulation, and I was like, crap, no babies for me. So, I took 'Take Action' because, yeah girl... well, she was broke. Anyways, I was scared, really scared, because I started spotting a week before I got my actual period and that's a sign of pregnancy, and I cried all day and night praying to God that I would never ever do it again. Moral of the story, exactly a week later, on the day I was supposed to start, I started. It was super heavy, and I'm cramping, which I never do. So I aren't pregoooo... y'all stay safe out there tho."

• Oh ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Took hours after sex. The whole week I was having mood swings, cramping, and dizziness. Was fighting for my life. I also started to spot. Had my period 2 weeks ago and will probably start again. This stuff mucks around with your body HARD, though I'm not pregnant, so it did its job, but wow, it beat me up."

• Rae...
• October 7, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Took the pill the next day, and that same day I started slightly having cramps, and it got a bit worse every day all the way until my period came, plus changes in bowel movements. Those were the only symptoms I experienced, and my period came right on time, but when I got my period, it was the WORST cramps I’ve ever had in my life. It worked, but I would rather choose to be more careful next time."

• Anonymous
• September 25, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took this on the 21st of September, 36 hours after the condom broke. Everything was fine for the first three days, but today I felt a little irritable, my legs are crampy, and I felt almost dizzy after taking a nap (I never nap, and I couldn’t fight feeling fatigued today). I’m hoping the pill will be effective. My friend recently took it as well, and she said she had severe cramps in the middle of the night and had large clots when she got her period. I am not positive I would want to take this again should something like this occur again."