Take Action and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• Dav...
• February 12, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex 2 days before ovulation. He came inside of me so I freaked. 16 hrs later I went to Walgreens &amp, they were out of Plan B, so I resorted to Take Action. It was my first time taking it. I read awful reviews, so I was terrified. 3 days in, I felt nauseous. 4-7 days after taking it, I felt nauseous, incredibly tired, had mood swings, and an increased appetite. Day 8, I experienced extreme boob tenderness &amp, severe back pain/cramping. I looked up symptoms &amp, they all pointed to early pregnancy, so I freaked out. Day 9, I still had boob tenderness, and when I went to the bathroom, I saw pink discharge (another early pregnancy symptom). I was so scared, I prayed &amp, cried every night. Finally, 11 days later, I got a full period. My flow is heavier, and I'm more bloated than normal, but I got it! This pill definitely impacts your hormones, but try not to stress out. Let your body adapt and react, all you can do is wait and pray. Take a pregnancy test if you are a week or two late, before you stress. I hope this helps calm someone."

• its...
• October 13, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "Ahhh. So on Sept. 29, my boyfriend came in me during sex. (I’m not on birth control.) So later that night, I got a Take Action from Walgreens. This was about 10 hours after the incident, and I took it immediately. This was also 13 days before my period, so I think that means I was fertile? Anyways, it’s been 2 weeks, and I still feel nausea, I have mood swings, worst cramps ever, changes in bowel movements, and just waiting for some sort of blood. My period is supposed to start around the 10th of every month, and I’m pretty sure my period is starting, but it’s a day late. I’ve taken several pregnancy tests every morning when I wake up, and they have all been negative, and it’s been 15 days now. I will add to this if anything else happens, but so far I think it worked?! Side effects are brutal though."

• 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."

• Kgv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill at the beginning of Jan 2020. I got one period about 10 days after taking the pill. For this month of Feb, I am late on my period, but I keep spotting. This pill has given me breast soreness and every period symptom for weeks now, but still no period. Nausea and weakness, mood swings. Never experienced this with Plan B."

• Ajd...
• July 27, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I've used it twice. The first time was easy and I got my period a bit late, but it was still a success. However, this second time was different. I had unprotected sex on May 28, took the pill 45 min after, and my period was due two weeks from that day. No crazy side effects. Fast forward to the end of June, and I still had no sign of my period. I was extremely worried and my prayer mode was on. July approached, and my period was 3 weeks late! Still too scared to take a test because I was scared. But on July 3, I saw a sign of my period. Much different than my regular period, though. It was very dark red, almost brown, all 5 days. No period symptoms (headache, acne, bloating, cramps, mood swings), and it was a lighter flow. To be on the safe side of things, I decided to finally take the test, and I fortunately received a negative result. If you’re reading through these reviews right now, relax. Stress caused mine to be extremely late. So once I calmed down, I finally got it! I definitely do think this pill works."

• Jor...
• October 6, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!! My boyfriend had used it in the past with another woman and said it was fine, but I’m used to Plan B, so I had doubts. We got the Take Action, and I took it two days after having sex. I had VERY SEVERE CRAMPS in my pelvic area and lower back. I FELT SO EXHAUSTED, AND MY EMOTIONS WERE OFF THE WALL. I started bleeding the 3rd day after I took the pill, and it is THE WORST PERIOD OF MY LIFE!!! I usually use regulars for a few days, maybe 1 or 2 supers and a lite tampon at the end, but I’ve NEVER bled through super plus tampons within 1-2 hours. Changing panties every 3 hours, doubling up SUPER PLUS TAMPONS AND A SUPER PLUS PAD. I’ll wear the super plus pad at night, by the morning, it has overflowed. I’ve been bleeding like this for 10 DAYS, and it’s the worst I’ve ever felt in my life. I’m still having severe pains and bad mood swings, I even bust out in tears at random times. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL! The effect it has on your body is TERRIBLE!"

• Bea...
• July 29, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "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. My boyfriend and I had protected sex on June 9. The condom had broken (all the way), and he wasn’t sure if he had gone 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 were literally 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."

• Tor...
• November 22, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I'm writing to hopefully calm some nerves. Two 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 urination, breast tenderness, and extreme vaginal wetness! I was freaking out! There was absolutely no sign of my period. I took three pregnancy tests, all negative. My period ended up being six weeks late. It was unnerving!"

• Liv...
• November 16, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on November 7th and 8th. On November 9th, we took Take Action. On November 10th, I started having back cramps similar to back labor, along with extreme irritability and mood swings. On 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."

• Not...
• September 30, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Do NOT take this brand! The night I took it, I kept waking up in severe pain in my lower stomach that felt as bad as labor pain. The next day, I started bleeding, and it's been 2 weeks now. I have gone to see a doctor to learn more about it, and this pill has progesterone in it, which is making me feel SUPER cranky and on edge. The doctor said I'll probably bleed till my next period, so no telling really how long the bleeding will continue for. I've used a different brand before (don't remember the name), but it wasn't as bad as this."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "My boyfriend and I had sex the night before ovulation. The condom broke. Really poor timing. I went and took an ovulation test the next day, and it lit up positive immediately. I took the pill and then had cramping for a week and had intense mood swings. But I got my period perfectly on time. The pill does work even if you’re ovulating! Everything’s going to be okay, sis!"

• ean...
• February 18, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "OK, so... let me just start this off by saying I have used Plan B before, and it did not mess me up anywhere close to as badly as this pill did. I took Take Action a few weekends ago after a condom mishap with my boyfriend; everything was perfectly fine until a few days ago when I started to get incredibly nauseous, and my boobs felt like they were being ripped off of my chest. My nipples have been so sore that I could barely sleep in a T-shirt, and it hurt to even have the shower water hit them. I was thoroughly convinced that I was pregnant, as I’ve taken emergency contraception before and have never once experienced something like this. I got my period earlier today, so it worked in that aspect, but everything else I felt and the mood changes/panic I went through was not worth it. Just spend the extra $10 and get Plan B."

• Anonymous
• April 27, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Y'all don't listen to the bad reviews!!! I kid you not, I have taken every brand of emergency contraceptive on the market and have never had a problem, they have always worked. The name and price difference means absolutely nothing if you look at the ingredients, they are the exact same in every single one of them! If you use it properly, then it will work. Keep in mind, if you have already ovulated, there is not much this can do for you, but if you use it in the right window, it will work. Read the fine print, people, there are things that can cancel it out! All of the reviews saying it doesn’t work and they got pregnant clearly are only a few out of heaps. The only side effects I’ve ever experienced are extreme mood swings, but that’s the same as any birth control."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took this emergency contraceptive because I was with a friend drinking, and well, we got down to business, and he pulled out, and we did it the next morning as well, which was unusually short, but he pulled out. I wanted to be extra safe because it was 2 days before my ovulation, but I was blessed with no cramps or extreme mood swings, and my period came a few days earlier and was on track with the 28-day cycle."

• 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."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "This works! It is the exact same medication and dosage as Plan B. I had unprotected sex (the condom slipped off) on day 13 of my regular 28-day cycle. Took the Take Action pill within an hour of the incident, and like clockwork, my period appeared on day 28 as normal. Symptoms included mood swings, dizziness, severe cramping, and a much heavier period than normal. Negative pregnancy test result."

• 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."

• It ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I took the TAKE ACTION pill after having sex (We realized the condom slipped off inside of me well after he had ejaculated). Which I’m pretty sure his sperm was inside my vaginal area. To further my frustration, according to the Flo app, I was in my fertile window (ovulation days), so of course, I freaked out. One hour after sex, we drove to Walgreens and purchased Take Action since Plan B was sold out. I experienced what I’d consider to be mild but unpleasant side effects (intermittent cramping, nausea, and mood swings). After Googling how morning after pills do not work during ovulation, I did the forbidden, which was to Google everything. Worst decision ever."

• Min...
• January 18, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I don't know if I'm pregnant or not yet, the side effects are so much worse compared to Plan B. I would have taken Plan B, but we went to four stores that were out of that emergency contraceptive entirely. Finally found Take Action. I took Take Action within two hours of the accident. I was right on top of ovulation when I took it, and the next five days went just fine. I have been spotting for a week now. Pretty sure days one to three I had an ovarian cyst because I was in agony on the right side just above my pelvis. I had to take a break in a four-hour shift at work to sit because it hurt so bad. Yesterday morning, I began to experience very bad nausea and extreme mood swings. I went through a cycle of anger, crying, and happiness three times within two hours of waking up! My period isn't due for another week. I have long cycles. I told my husband I'd rather get pregnant before taking Take Action again."

• Kur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "Ok, so I had unprotected sex on Oct 6, which was 4 days before ovulation. I got off of my Nexplanon in June, so no birth control. My friend has a bunch of emergency contraceptives, due to Roe v. Wade, she literally brought me one within 30 mins of the slip-up. Because I weigh 195 lbs, I was a bit nervous, but I took it and just waited. I had none of the bad side effects except mood swings, but that's normal for me. I started spotting the day after ovulation (Oct 12), it lasted for 5 days, but it wasn’t heavy, it was as heavy as the last 2 days of your real period. Today is Oct 26, and my period started today as scheduled. I wasn’t as stressed waiting on the results of the pill, especially considering this is my first time taking one, but I smoke a lot of Mary Jane and honestly, I forgot about it. Also, I don’t know if this is related to the pill, but the week leading up to today (Oct 26), I had a really light cold, but it is flu season, so IDK, but worrying is the worst thing you can do..."

• 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!"

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I had gotten my period on January 9th, then had sex on January 16th. Took Take Action the next day (11th day of ovulation). I typically ovulate on day 14. Fast forward to January 26th, I had gotten my period 10 days early. Then on February 5th, took another Take Action 1 day after sex, and 5 days later had brown moderate bleeding for 7 days. On February 26th, started to get sore breasts, frequent urination, mood swings, etc. I thought I was pregnant because I wasn't sure when my period was supposed to come. Now, finally, yesterday, March 8th, my period came. This pill worked but really messes up your cycle and hormones."

• 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."

• Nin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I took a Take Action pill after 9 hours of unprotected sex, according to the Flo app, I was in my fertile window (2 days before ovulation), so I was not sure if the pill works or not. I had no side effects for a few days, after six days of taking the pill, I got something like a period (later I googled it and found out it was withdrawal bleeding, although not sure). It lasted for three days. After that, I had bloating, mood swings, an increase in appetite, and so on. My period was expected on November 28, but I got my period on December 2 (was two days late). And yeah, it worked, was so relieved and happy. I was panicking and searching everywhere, so I thought I would share my experience here, there were so many side effects, but the results were worth it."

• 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.)"