Take Action and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 4)

• 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."

• Wel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took Take Action about 4 hours after the incident. My partner didn’t ejaculate inside of me, but I did realize I could have potentially been ovulating. After the realization, we went to the store and I took this pill right away. Boobs were sore almost immediately, then about a week later, cramps came and nausea, but no period. I took two tests a week and a half apart, and both say positive. I took this pill within 72 hours, but I still got pregnant. Good luck!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Let me describe my experience to help anyone else who may be stressed or worrying. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on Oct. 23 almost a month ago. I took Plan B 3 days afterward on Oct 26 because I ended up worrying. Exactly a week later, on Nov 1st, I started spotting and lightly cramping. Then, the next day, I started what looked like my period, but it only lasted 2 and a 1/2 days. Then, I started spotting again until Nov 10th, after which I started my period. My flow was lighter than normal, except the first day was incredibly heavy. My period ended on Nov 14th, and I had some pink discharge afterward for about 3 days. Now, I’m having some weird cramping. But everything I have read has said that it’s normal. I was thinking about taking a pregnancy test but am not sure. Will update."

• Ria...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill about a week ago, about an hour after intercourse, and got my period today (right on time). At first, when I took the pill, the only side effects I had were fatigue, sore breasts, and slight cramping in my abdomen. I thought the pill wasn't working because I didn't get any 'breakthrough' bleeding like other people. But it worked! My period has started, but the cramps are so severe, they've been making me nauseous, and I've puked a few times. My period is usually painful the first few days, but I've never had cramps that hurt like this. It feels like something is trying to tear a hole in my abdomen. The pain is worth it, but I definitely won't ever take anything like this again; I'm going to get on birth control and be more careful in the future. All in all, if you need to take the pill, do it, just beware of the side effects."

• Ria...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill about a week ago, about an hour after intercourse, and got my period today (right on time). At first, when I took the pill, the only side effects I had were fatigue, sore breasts, and slight cramping in my abdomen. I thought the pill wasn't working because I didn't get any 'breakthrough' bleeding like other people. But it worked! My period has started, but the cramps are so severe, they've been making me nauseous, and I've puked a few times. My period is usually painful the first few days, but I've never had cramps that hurt like this. It feels like something is trying to tear a hole in my abdomen. The pain is worth it, but I definitely won't ever take anything like this again; I'm going to get on birth control and be more careful in the future. All in all, if you need to take the pill, do it, just beware of the side effects."

• Anx...
• March 10, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I told myself I would come on here and write a review once I knew I wasn’t pregnant. I had unprotected sex Feb 5 & 6. He never came inside me, but precum still exists, so as a precaution, I went to Walmart to grab Plan B, but Plan B was out of stock, so I grabbed the next best thing, which was Take Action. I took the pill and felt fine for the first day. The second day hit me, and I felt nauseous and sick. I felt bloated, just overall exhausted. After that, I experienced cramping-not too bad, almost like period cramps, but not as bad. About five days later, I started spotting. It was brown at first and later turned a really dark red. I started freaking out and thinking it was implantation because it started on my ovulation day… I did the absolute worst thing you could do… I started Googling. I was freaking out, convinced I was pregnant!! I got on the phone with Planned Parenthood, and they helped calm my nerves. That was until my period was supposed to start Feb 28, and nothing."

• flo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "To start, I believe it worked, but I’ve taken Plan B twice before a year or two ago, and I never had any or any bad symptoms from taking it. My boyfriend didn’t pull out and came in me August 8th. I took the Take Action pill because Target was out of Plan B about 36 hours after. No problem taking it, took it with food, of course, and no symptoms up until 10 days later on August 17th. My period's supposed to start the 23rd or 24th, but the night of the 17th, I started cramping really bad, and when I went to the bathroom, there was a light drop of blood in the toilet. Ever since that night (today is August 25th), I still have not stopped spotting. It’s more of a light period spotting instead of just spotting. My boobs are extremely sore, and my nipples hurt so bad, and this started happening the 21st. My cramps happen mostly lightly every single day, and at first, my left ovary was swollen for 4 days, which was painful. It’s gone down now, but now I have really randomly semi-strong uterus cramps."

• tak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "DON'T FREAK OUT. I don't know what it is, but the side effects are worse on this pill. I know it's the same ingredients, but there's something about it. Discharge, spotting, cramps, headaches, all of the above, and my spotting lasted for almost a month. But at last, my period came. AND YOURS WILL TOO. You will be okay. ❤️"

• ano...
• January 18, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "Before I begin, it worked, I'm not pregnant. I've taken Take Action and Plan B a couple of times (I’m a very paranoid person). I am writing this review now because I took Take Action, but this time was a lot different than any other time I’ve taken it. I took it a couple of days after my period (last period ended Dec 15th), and I also took it 35 hours after the condom broke, on December 17th. Most of the month was normal, I had spotting for 3 days starting on day 10 after the pill, which I wasn’t too worried about because that’s when I usually spot on Take Action/Plan B. Usually, Take Action would make me about a week late. I wasn’t concerned until after it was 7 days late and nothing. I took 2 pregnancy tests, both negative, told my strict mom about it even because I was so worried. I had a lot of bloating and slight cramps around this time. Yesterday, Jan 17th, I got my period with bad cramps. It works, but this pill is very irregular in the way it works."

• Cec...
• September 27, 2020

"I had unprotected sex on the 24th, and he nutted in me. We went to Walgreens immediately after, I took the pill about 25-30 mins after sex. It is now the 27th, and I’ve been feeling tired as anything, my breasts are sore, and I’ve been having minor cramping. I’m paranoid because I was ovulating during the time that we had sex."

• Unk...
• July 19, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "I had my period, and my boyfriend and I had sex a few days after it ended. I took the pill about 12 hours after we had sex, and immediately the next day I started bleeding again. I was having pregnancy symptoms and started freaking out. Three weeks later, my period was five days late, but it FINALLY came. It’s very, very heavy, and the cramps are horrible, but the Take Action pill worked!!! Don’t stress yourself out."

• Kim...
• February 7, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex with my husband on February 3rd, and he finished in me. I currently have 4 children, the youngest is 5, and we currently do not want another child, but if it happens, it happens. I took the Take Action pill 12 hours later (never took EC before) on February 4th. The first day of my last period was on January 20th. The day after taking the pill, I have sore breasts and off-and-on cramps for 2 days. I'm just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. Is it side effects from the pill or could I be pregnant? My period is not due until February 14th."

• Tar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "My bf and I had sex, and he finished in me the day after my period ended. My fertile window was in approx. 4 days following, so I was a bit worried, but brushed it off. I took a Take Action 2 days later because I was suddenly seeing babies and pregnant women literally everywhere I went (on TV, the grocery store, social media! Back-to-back baby!) so I took it as a sign. When I tell you I have SYMPTOMS, I mean it: sore boobs, mood swings, abdominal cramping, fatigue, fuzzy brain, nausea. It sucks. HOWEVER, I started my period again 9 days post-unprotected sex/7 days post-pill pop. This sucks, but I’m not pregnant. I will say, I took Plan B in 2019 and didn’t experience any of these symptoms, so... get Plan B. Also, if you’re a student, most clinics on campus offer Plan B brand for like $15. (I rate this very effective, but do not recommend Take Action because of side effects.)"

• joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Okay, ladies, this pill actually does work! “I and my ex had unprotected sex about a week ago on 09/04/21. We had both been drinking, and he forgot to pull out. We both freaked out because we are both still studying, and he has a girlfriend. I couldn’t afford to buy the name brand Plan B pill, so I went with buying Take Action. After I took it, I was reading the reviews, and I got completely terrified. I went on Google for days trying to figure out if it worked and if I was going to be okay. I was supposed to get my period on 09/06/21, but by that day it didn’t come. I waited and waited for it to come, and when it didn’t, I started to freak out. After a week of really bad cramps, dizziness, and nausea, my period came today. It works, but if you experience the side effects, I’m sorry. I do recommend it if you want a cheaper version of Plan B."

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

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill after intercourse during my fertile window. The side effects last two weeks - nausea, cramps, and mood swings. I got my period at the right time. Second cycle after the pill was irregular."

• Sj2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Took Take Action a few hours after a scare due to my boyfriend not sure if some of his semen leaking out of the condom. I’ve taken this emergency contraception before with mild effects, and it worked okay. However, this time, I have never experienced so much internal pain, heartburn, cramps, feeling like I got hit by a bus, dizzy, vomiting on and off, stomach aches, feeling numb and out of it, experiencing cramps, loose stools a lot, and sharp pains. Due for my period in 6 days, but I’m unsure if this is normal side effects. In the past, I would have an upset stomach ache and a weak stomach, but never to this effect."

• B J...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "So, I messed around with this guy on the day after Thanksgiving, and it was fun, but we didn’t use protection. So I took the Take Action Pill that I’ve had on reserve since 2019. I experienced headaches and a lot of breast tenderness, increased appetite, weight gain, and tiredness. I am Day 6 after I took it and experienced red when I wiped moments ago. I am having a lot of cramping as well and pressure, so I know my period is back on. I just had a period that ended days before I messed around with the guy, so to have one now is reassuring that it works the way that it did. I also didn’t stress a lot since I am also actively pursuing my dream career and decided that a positive mindset has also kept me in good spirits and lessened the effect of other symptoms. I hope this helps anyone planning on taking this form of pregnancy prevention. It worked on me!"

• Nya...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "This works people! But the side effects have been brutal! Sore nipples. Nausea, lower back pain, abdominal cramping, night sweats, and muscle pain! I had unprotected sex July 1st, and I realized it was 1 day before ovulation, and it was unprotected! I was so nervous afterward! I bought this pill at CVS 5 hours after the incident. Ten days after, I was convinced I was pregnant due to the symptoms I had on a daily basis. My period was due July 16th. My period came on July 14th! Two days early. The flow is lighter than usual. I’m still on my period two days later as I write this review. Don’t panic if you took this pill and you have pregnancy symptoms leading up to your period. I’m not on birth control, and he came in me twice 1 day before ovulation, and I took it 5 hours later, and it worked for me. I don’t plan on taking this pill ever again, the side effects have been brutal for me and very draining on a daily basis. But I’m grateful it worked!"

• ALI...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I told myself I would come here and give details on my experience because I really thought I was pregnant and I was freaking out for about a week leading up to my period. I had unprotected sex the day after my period. He came inside of me. The next day, about 15 hours later, I picked up the Take Action pill and took it. I had a headache the day after but virtually no symptoms until about 2 weeks after taking it. Brown discharge and spotting 2 days before my expected period. I started cramping 5 days before my expected period as well. Currently, my nausea and cramping are through the roof, all period symptoms heightened, but I’m not pregnant so I’m happy! It worked!!"

• Bre...
• January 19, 2018

"I just want to tell you there is nothing to worry about! It works. To make a long story short, I got drunk one night and had sex (mistake), and I wasn’t sure if he used a condom or not, and it was my last day of ovulation, and I was worried that I could get pregnant. So the next day, I got Take Action. I was worried sick thinking about all the bad things. Well, two days ago, I started spotting heavy with cramps."

• Pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "My husband and I had sex May 23rd and had a condom failure, so took Take Action pill the very next morning. Now (June 4th) I have light cramping, spotting, and headache, but still having negative results with pregnancy tests. I’m due for my period the 8th-fingers crossed this pill worked."

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

For Emergency Contraception "I’ve taken Take Action before, it’s never failed me. But recently, my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on August 27th (which, on my period tracker, says it’s my second day of ovulation). He ended up finishing inside me, so roughly 17 hours later, I took the Take Action pill. A little nausea and cramping, and my hormones are a bit crazy. I start my period on the 14th of September. So, Take Action hasn’t failed me yet. I guess we will wait and see."

• Mee...
• April 7, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I was having sex and the condom broke (I’m not on birth control). The next morning, I rushed to Walgreens to find Plan B. Couldn’t find it, but found Take Action-ten dollars cheaper and the same thing. I was super worried. Only side effect was cramping the next day. I ended up getting my period a day early. It works, and I felt super relieved!"

• Inp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So, I don't know if it’s served its purpose yet or not, I’ll update when I know, hopefully. I just took Take Action today, as I forgot my debit card at home, so I only had my credit card, and $10 less seemed good at the time. Trust me when I say, if I could still vomit this pill up, I would. Then I'd gladly spend $50 more to go buy Plan B tonight. Within about 4 hours of taking the pill, extreme cramps started. After about 9 hours, diarrhea and vomiting started. I feel awful. Sleepy, drained. Like someone is lighting my stomach on fire. Can’t stay off the toilet. It will be worth it in the end if I get my period, but I won’t know for a week or two. I am just ready for these side effects to be over. We already have 2 kids, and my husband and I are not ready for another. This momma is tired."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Took this within 2 hours of having unprotected sex, 9 days after my last period started. Had bad stomach ache, cramping, and headaches a few days after, but no period. Took a test after 3 weeks, like the insert recommended: positive. Bought 2 more pregnancy test brands out of disbelief, and all came back positive. Do not waste your time on this pill. It doesn't work."