Take Action and Fatigue: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Let me start by saying that I’m not pregnant, so it did do its job. I slipped up on 9/8, which was right in the middle of my fertile window, and I took the pill about 40 hours after. The first week or so, I had mild cramping and some nausea, but then the next week... oh boy. I was extremely fatigued and nauseous most of the time, had cramps, sore boobs, nasal congestion, frequent urination, and my emotions were all over the place. I seriously thought I was pregnant. My period came when it was expected, though, so I guess that’s all that matters. I’ll take the nasty side effects over being preggo any day."

• mam...
• October 12, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex, so I went and bought the Take Action Pill. I took it about 12-13 hours later. I was worried because I was a little over the weight limit. I was freaking out because some people were saying bad things about it. Now we had sex on Sep. 2nd, and I didn’t get my period until Oct. 12. Other reviews I read got their period way sooner than I did, and that’s what made me scared. I started to overthink that I may be pregnant. The fatigue and symptoms of this pill are very gnarly, so please take that into consideration. I think my experience was wacky because I am a lot younger. Just remember, the pill does mess with your cycle quite a bit, so don’t stress too much, it will only drive you insane. This pill does do the job it’s supposed to. Don’t make the same mistake I have, USE PROTECTION!! I hope this helped a lot of the younger women ease their minds a bit."

• Mil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 10, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill about 10 hours after I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, and it did not make me nauseous or fatigued! The only thing that did happen was I had a few spots of blood and my period was just a little heavier, but the month after that my period was back to normal! I definitely recommend this pill! No worries."

• Tha...
• August 11, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "So I hate to have to say this, but I’ve had to take this more than once due to condom mishaps. But so far, it has done its job. I usually grab this pill within the first couple of hours, however, once I grabbed it three days later due to money issues, and it still worked. In addition, I used this on my ovulation day, and it worked! I always get my period five days after taking it as well, no matter when my period is scheduled to arrive. The side effects are very gnarly, though. No exaggeration, the cramps are beyond painful, and the nausea and fatigue really kick in. But you’ll be okay, promise ladies, just be patient."

• Mob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I never write reviews, but I said I would for this specific brand of emergency contraception. I figured, why not save an extra $15 and get this brand? I will not do that again. I took this pill on April 14th. One week later, on April 21st, I had what I thought was another period, 3 weeks early. I felt extremely fatigued and cramping. When the bleeding stopped, I felt okay again. Fast forward a week or two, I just knew I was pregnant. I was having vivid dreams, sleeping a lot, intense cramping, breast changes, and just the majority of early pregnancy symptoms. My second period after taking this came exactly a month after, on May 21st. I am grateful to not be pregnant, but the side effects of this specific brand are horrible. I have taken other brands, and none of them were this bad."

• ayu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "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 its thing! You’ll be okay, just trust the pill. Best wishes! ❤️"

• ehh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill around 36 hours after my partner and I had a mishap, and the condom broke, so I was really nervous. After taking the pill, I felt pretty normal for a few days and then started getting really bad cramps and had extreme fatigue. My period came a whole TEN DAYS late. I really wish I had bought Plan B instead-the worrying and anxiety just isn’t worth it."

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

For Emergency Contraception "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!!! FORTY-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!"

• War...
• August 2, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "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 fatigued. A week later, I had brown discharge that lasted for two days. On the second day, it turned light pink but was just spotting. The following two and a half weeks, I 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 back 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."

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

For Emergency Contraception "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 listened 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.)"

• Not...
• September 5, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "We had a condom break, so I took this within 12 hours. I wasn’t sure if I was near ovulation because my cycles are between 32-40 days. I had no immediate symptoms, but I started a “period” 1.5 weeks later (1.5 weeks earlier than my “expected” period), which started off as brown discharge and turned into heavy bleeding with clots and mild cramps. I was bleeding through a pad an hour, and it really scared me. Then it subsided into what seemed like a normal period and ended after 5-6 days, so I assumed it just made my period come early. I began to notice symptoms continuing on for 1 month, including bloating, headaches, and extreme fatigue. I took 4 negative home pregnancy tests, and both urine/blood tests came back negative at the doctor 4 weeks after we had sex, so I am NOT pregnant! I still don’t get why this medication has given me symptoms for such a long time after - the fatigue has to be the worst. I’ll take it over a baby though and hope it goes away by my next period!"

• ris...
• October 29, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on 10/9. I checked my app and realized I was in my fertile window and 3 days away from my most fertile day. The next day, I bought the pill and took it immediately. I also bought ovulation strips. I used the ovulation test on 10/12; it was positive. On 10/15, I began experiencing breast tenderness and spotting; this came and went for 4 days. I also noticed I was extremely emotional and fatigued; I really felt pregnant. I was expecting my period on 10/26. It is now the 29th, no sign of a period, and the pregnancy test I took last week was negative. Still not sure if the pill worked; I will say I’ve never experienced symptoms like this with Plan B or birth control pills. Obviously, if I do end up being pregnant, it could be the cause of the symptoms mentioned, but personally, I’d advise you ladies to either spend the extra money on Plan B or talk to your doctor about the pills you can get a prescription for as emergency contraception."

• 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!"

• Sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I took Take Action on July 10, less than an hour after the incident. I don't know if it worked as it's only been a few days, but so far, my side effects have been flu-like symptoms such as fever, headaches, runny and stuffy nose, congestion, body aches, and fatigue. I do not have the flu. This is the first time I've ever taken any kind of contraceptive pill. My period had just ended two days prior to when I had sex, so I will not find out until around August 5 if my period is late or not. I have irregular periods, so I may not know until much after. Hopefully, this worked because the symptoms of sickness and a child are not worth the incident. This was the first time I've ever had unprotected sex, and I'm not ready for a child in my life right now."

• Ind...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took the Take Action Pill around 11:30 pm on 11/27/19 after unprotected sex. My period came a whole week early, started on December 4th, and now it is December 14. A whole 10 days! I usually stay on my period for a week. And I’ve taken a Plan B before, the only side effect was an early period. The Take Action Pill works because I’m not pregnant, but this nonstop bleeding and fatigue is horrible! My period is definitely heavier. Judging by other reviews, I’m not the only one experiencing this. So I’m not as stressed or scared as I was. But ladies, be cautious. I’d definitely recommend paying more money for the Plan B instead of the Take Action Pill. If my period hits the two-week mark, I will definitely be heading to the doctor. Take this pill at your own risk!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill within 24 hours of unprotected sex. It was a day after ovulation. I felt fine, a little sluggish, but that’s it. I started my period a week early. Fast forward, it’s been 2 weeks, and I am still bleeding. I assumed it worked since I’ve been bleeding for 2 weeks, but I wouldn’t take this brand again. It doesn’t even look like my period is slowing down. No cramps, but while taking this pill, I have been so drained and still bleeding. Just buy Plan B, I never had this problem with Plan B."

• lee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I wrote a review before, but that was before my period. I can say I started my period today, Aug 23rd, and this is a week after my predicted period due date. I took Take Action July 29th and had unprotected sex that day as well. I immediately started feeling symptoms and side effects: nausea, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and stomach pains. This continued for two weeks, and I got really bad acne as well. I started to bleed brown/red blood the second or third week, and I was scared it was implantation. But I got my period today and tested negative twice for pregnancy with a home test. My flow is lighter than usual and was one week late. Ladies, please know that stress and lifestyle changes can also affect your period. The pill works too, and it messes up the flow of your hormones. I would recommend it, but the effects it had on my body and mental health were too much. Please use protection in the future to everyone, and everything is going to be okay :)"

• 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!"

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "So I took this tablet about a month ago. I'm a 42-year-old woman and have been married for twelve years. Really, with the way the world is going right now, I do not want to have kids, and we had a scare. I went to Rite Aid and purchased this for around $30 almost immediately after the mess-up happened. It has been over a month. I am extremely still bloated and look 6 months pregnant. I have not gotten my monthly cycle, I am extremely late, and I've taken 6 pregnancy tests, and they are all negative. I would not advise anybody to take this pill. Since I've taken it, I have been fatigued to the point where I can't get up out of bed. This one pill completely messes up your hormones. I feel like I'm going to die every day since I took it that one day."

• Lon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "So I have normal 28-day periods that last for 5 days, and I use the period tracker app. I had sex on July 9th and took Take Action within 24 hrs, then had sex again on July 22nd. On the ninth, he said he thinks a little came inside me, but on the 22nd, he came all the way in me. I had had my period on July 18th, it only lasted for 3 days, so I was like, what's going on? It is now August 20th, and the period tracker said my period was supposed to come on the 15th, and I haven't had my period yet. I was having fatigue, soreness of nipples, and mood swings. I took like 3 pregnancy tests that all say negative. So I am going to the PCP to do a blood test to check for pregnancy."

• Loa...
• March 12, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I wanted to write a review to calm any women scared! I had unprotected sex, and unfortunately, he came in me. It was right around when I was beginning my fertile window. I was super nervous, and some reviews made it much worse. I took the pill 3 hours after and experienced fatigue and some nausea. A week after taking the pill, I got my period again! Annoying that I have it since I just had it, but better than no period! It’s gonna be okay, ladies!"

• 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."

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 25, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "So I had unprotected sex on Dec 13th. I took the pill the next day, Dec 14th. I had bad headaches since on and off, and dizziness and fatigue. I would not recommend this pill. Plan B has not done this to me ever. My period was due Dec 24th (today), nothing, not even spotting. I took a few pregnancy tests, came back very faint lines. I’m still in denial. I’m going to give my period till the end of the month, if not, going to the doctors."

• 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!"

• 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."