Misoprostol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Vee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2023

Misoprostol "I had an abortion yesterday (4 weeks & 4 days). I took 4 Cytotec 200mcg (Misoprostol combined) at 9:30 am under my tongue as told by my doctor (symptoms: shivers and cold sweats only for 45 minutes). At 11:30 am, I took 2 more pills (symptoms: period-like cramping and hot flushes tiredness only for 20 minutes). At 1:30 pm, I took the last 2 pills with contractions every 30 minutes. At about 5 pm (4 hours later), I felt something pushing out. I ran to the bathroom and felt a big blob - 2 sacs came out attached to each other. I didn't know it was twins as it was shown on my scan. My symptoms are still continuing but no bleeding at all. I only bled for an hour, very very light, after the sacs came out. I will be back at the doctor in 2 weeks for a checkup and scan."

• ani...
• May 3, 2021

For Abortion "Before I took this pill, I had fell into a depression mode with stress, thinking of all the things that could happen with this pill. About 27 hours after I took the first pill at the clinic, I took 4 ibuprofen at 7:12 and the 8 misoprostol pills 30 minutes later. Within 20 minutes, I started cramping to where I couldn’t handle it. Thank GOD for a hot water bottle! (If you don’t have one, get one, it’s a lifesaver.) Exactly an hour after the pills had dissolved, I immediately started pushing out blood, little to walnut-sized blood clots. From 8 PM to 3 AM, I was bleeding heavily with walnut-sized blood clots. I woke up the next day with normal bleeding, like I just had my period. It’s not the most pleasant thing in the world. But IT WILL pass. I missed out on 2 weeks of my life due to stress because I was so nervous something would happen to me, but you’ll be ok! Take it when someone can be there to watch over you and care for you."

• PDN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2022

For Cervical Ripening "I was a little freaked out after reading the reviews, and my sympathies to those ladies. However, my experience was much more positive. Inserted two pills the night before my biopsy. Had a little cramping, like mild period pain, and also some light spotting. This was gone by the morning. Used the other two pills the next morning, prior to the procedure. Again, very mild cramping and also a little bloating and gas. Otherwise, felt fine with no nausea, vomiting, etc. The procedure went off without incident, and the doctor had no issues inserting the tool, so overall, the little bit of discomfort was worth it. Clearly, we all react differently to this drug, but just wanted to reassure readers that not all reactions are as severe as some of those noted."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2021

For Abortion "This is my first and hopefully last. I took this pill at 5 weeks pregnant. I took the first pill (Mifeprex) at 6:45 pm on a Wednesday. At 6:30 pm, Thursday, I took 800 mg of ibuprofen and an anti-nausea med. At 7 pm, I put the 4 pills underneath my tongue, in 10 minutes, I began feeling strong contractions and chills. By 8 pm, I fell asleep because the medication made me sleepy and a little dizzy. By 9:15 pm, I woke up to a call that lasted for about 1 minute, and then I realized that the contractions had reduced significantly, but I still had the chills. I decided to go use the bathroom, and that was when I passed the tissue. I went back to sleep and was able to get 7 hours of sleep. I woke the next morning with only mild bleeding and was able to go about my daily routine. I read the reviews here and was very scared. Everyone is different. Good luck."

• Sha...
• December 15, 2020

For Abortion "I can honestly say I have never experienced pain like it in my life. I had never quite heard of just how painful it would be. Like a lot of these reviews, I found people saying, 'It wasn’t that bad,' so I just want to share that it could be awful for you. I had to call an ambulance out, the sweats were that bad I became unresponsive when on the phone to the ambulance. I did not lose lots of blood, and the pregnancy passed within 4 hrs. I could not stop vomiting, and diarrhea did not stop. I wasn’t aware of just how awful this was going to be. I say this not to scare you, but I wish someone had shared this with me beforehand. Please make sure you have someone with you."

• Kel...
• May 31, 2020

For Abortion "I started mifepristone at the doc. The next day I felt fine, light period, (I’m apparently the 5% that bleeds from it) BUT I started to feel dizzy, lightheaded, cramping was 3/4, and bleeding became HEAVY. I had clots, and I think I already passed the sac in the morning. Called the doc to confirm to still take misoprostol. The answer was yes (to get everything out). Took them orally. After about 15 min the cramps intensified. I sat on the toilet, crawled to the shower, cramps got to an 8/9, I moaned, got shaky, had cold sweats, and my vision got blurry. I was in solid pain for about 45 min. They prescribed me 800 mg ibuprofen and it did close to nothing. Probably the pain is a 5/6 now after about an hour. There were a few “OW” moments, but nothing compared. It sucks, but for 45 min it’s worth it. My advice: take the ibuprofen throughout the day and rotate Tylenol. I’m not bleeding much, but I was bleeding through 3/4 pads earlier. You got this and don’t read too much into these reviews!"

• jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2021

For Abortion "I am 21 years old and was 4 weeks pregnant. I was feeling really anxious, but literally from my experience, it was just like a normal period. The first day I took 1 pill at the clinic at 1:00 p.m., was normal all day, and the next day I took the 4 pills together at 5:00 p.m. I just felt normal cramps for the first 10 minutes and was nauseous for 2 hours. So there is nothing to be afraid of, girls, you all are strong, you can do it."

• Les...
• January 20, 2021

For Abortion "I was 9 weeks and 2 days. I received the first pill at the clinic Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. I had to wait 24 hours to do the second set of pills, which was Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. I put 4 of the pills under my tongue, let it dissolve for 30 mins, then drank water to swallow what was left over. As 2 mins in, I started to get heavy cramping, but it lasted for 10 mins. Worst 10 mins pain of my life. Now, different people have different pain levels. I had my mom by my side the entire time. I am still in the process, I don’t feel any more cramps, it’s just light cramps right now. I’m bleeding, and I had diarrhea, which lasted about 3 mins, that’s when I saw blood. But it is good to have someone by your side. The only symptoms I had were stomach cramps, and I had chills, which was I was very cold. It’s been 2 hours, it’s 3:20 p.m. right now, but don’t get scared by the reviews, everybody’s body is different. Good luck, guys!!"

• Mar...
• January 30, 2021

For Abortion "I’m 20 and was about 4 weeks pregnant. I’m really prone to getting bad cramps. I took the first pill orally at the women’s center. Two days later, I took 4 pills and inserted them into my vagina at 8:00 AM that morning. In 30 minutes, I was experiencing extremely painful cramps/contractions. I began sweating profusely, became lightheaded, and had to lay on the bathroom floor. They also caused me to be very nauseous and felt like my stomach was twisting. I experienced this all day. I was so exhausted but couldn’t sleep, I just laid in a fetal position in different areas of my room and tried to breathe. I tried to drink water, but couldn’t keep it down. My heartbeat was super fast. I didn’t start bleeding until a few hours in. I started feeling better around 8:00 pm but still cramping mildly. Probably the worst uterine pain I’ve ever experienced. It seems to me that people who aren’t very prone to cramps like these don’t experience it to that extent and everyone’s body is different."

• Fmr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2019

For Abortion "The worst thing I did was reading the reviews before taking the pills. I got extreme anxiety and couldn’t sleep because of how scared I was. The experience was extremely smooth and easy. I was 4 weeks, I took the first pill and then waited 24 hours before putting the other 4 between my gums and cheeks. I swallowed the rest when they didn’t dissolve all the way after. 30 minutes later, I had normal cramps, exactly like period cramps, and started bleeding heavily and passing huge clots. I took ibuprofen and kept a heating pad with me, it helped a lot and I barely felt any pain. The heavy bleeding stopped after 13 hours and the bleeding continued like a normal period for 6 days and then it stopped. The pregnancy symptoms took a week to go away. I was relieved. Don’t believe the gossip, guys, it’ll be over before you know it."

• Mar...
• January 17, 2021

For Abortion "Please do not panic! I was 6 weeks and 2 days. I took the first tablet yesterday at the hospital at 3 pm. I was fine, just felt really tired, and today at 6 pm, I used the 4 tablets that the hospital prescribed to be inserted into my vagina. I took 1 codeine tablet half an hour before doing this. About 8:30 pm, I started bleeding heavily and began passing clots. I had no pain, no side effects, only very light cramping. It was the best decision I made. I was so terrified before this as I had read so many horror stories, but as long as you take pain relievers beforehand, you will be fine. Do not stress, it will be over within a few hours."

• Ann...
• January 7, 2021

For Abortion "I was almost 9 weeks pregnant. Took the first pill and didn’t feel any difference at first. Had the lightest cramps later that night, but that’s all. Took the second medicine 48 hours later, inserted 4 pills in my vagina. One hour later, cramping started, but it was just like regular period. Another hour passed, and cramping got worse. Quickly it turned into the most painful cramps I’ve ever felt in my life. They lasted about 1-1.5 hours before I felt like something ‘unlocked’ and I started bleeding very heavily. Pain decreased immediately. The heaviest bleeding with large clots lasted about 3 hours, and then it slowed down. Now, over 24 hours later, I’m feeling great with very light cramping every now and then. I just wish someone had told me that pain was gonna be that bad so I could prepare for it. I don’t mean to scare anyone but be prepared for almost unbearable pain. Have pain relievers ready. Once the pregnancy passes, you’ll feel so much better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2021

For Abortion "Don’t be scared, you can actually do this. I was 4 weeks gone when I realized I was pregnant! I had no choice but to go for a medical abortion. I took 4 pills of Cytotec around 6 pm, and I allowed them to dissolve in my mouth for 30 minutes, then I rinsed it off with water! I nearly threw up, but I had to control myself! One hour later, I was sitting and eager to know how it feels. I was really ready for all the pain, but unfortunately, I fell asleep. Three hours later, I felt a very heavy cramp going on and off. Meanwhile, I had started seeing blood before the cramp started. I can’t even sit or lie down anymore, I was so restless. I only felt more comfortable while sitting on the toilet. I was there vomiting, pooping, and passing out big blood clots. It was such a great experience I will never forget."

• Del...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2020

For Abortion "Took step 1 before, so I couldn't chicken out. Took 2 ibuprofen, 1 Panadine Forte, and an anti-nausea tablet an hour before. Step 2 just over 24 hours later, at night while kids were in bed and husband was home. Within half an hour, started to lightly bleed and pass some clots, with no pain. By 10:30, cramps increasing but very bearable. Watched a movie to pass the time. On and off the toilet for 3 hours, and finally fell asleep as my body wanted to pass clots, and fell asleep again. My body woke me up again, one last passing of clots, then cramps stopped. All up, around 6 hours. Was private, was easy, and was prepared. I wouldn't like to have to make this choice again, but I wouldn't do it any other way. I've had 2 miscarriages and have 2 children, and I'm glad I was able to have this option."

• Tri...
• January 14, 2021

For Abortion "29 y/o first medical abortion (6 weeks). After reading several reviews on here, I was terrified. I don’t get bad cramps or have heavy periods ever, so I was freaking out. After procrastinating the entire day, I finally built up the courage at 8:35 pm and took all 8 pills, 3 in each cheek, 2 under the tongue. I felt nothing and was able to fall asleep with no problem. At 3:33 am, I woke up cramping (not bad), went to the bathroom, and passed one slightly big clot the size of a Blow Pop lollipop. I was able to drink water and fall right back to sleep. At 10 am, I woke up to ruined underwear and a pair of leggings soaked from blood. The worst part was the bleeding, the pain was tolerable."

• Ell...
• November 28, 2019

For Abortion "I am a tough woman with a high pain tolerance, yet this was the worst pain of my life. About 30 minutes after orally taking the 4 pills (placing them in my gums to dissolve), I began feeling intense abdominal pain and pressure. Within the next 30 minutes, I was on the floor, shaking, short of breath, and in complete agony. It felt like my insides were being shredded. I ended up going to the hospital and having morphine and an IV. I spent 7 hours at the hospital, passing huge clots on doggy mats in bed because I was too weak to get up. I was violently shaking, trying to breathe the pain away, and nothing would help. Even after morphine, I still could feel cramps. After 5 hours of these horrific contractions, I began to feel better. I am recovering now, but WOW, this medication is no joke. I really would not recommend it. I thought ‘that won’t happen to me’ when I read the bad reviews. Be careful, ladies, this was a shocking experience."

• Nam...
• August 28, 2021

For Abortion "I took 4 pills by mouth the day after I went to a clinic, and 30 minutes after taking ibuprofen and nausea medication, and my experience was really smooth. I was only 3-4 weeks, so still early. My cramps weren’t even too bad - I was definitely uncomfortable but I didn’t feel too much pain. Obviously, also bleeding a lot, and some diarrhea, but survivable, I promise. I read all of these reviews beforehand, and they made me cry with the support from everyone. You can do this, I promise. You are strong and you will get through it. Sending love."

• mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2021

For Abortion "I'm still in the ongoing process, but I really felt like I needed to share! I was so scared, I cried all morning, dreading to take the second pills because of the reviews and the description of pain. I am someone who has a very low pain tolerance, and I faint a lot. I took the first pill, the mifepristone, at the clinic. It went fine, but I started bleeding and passed one clot after 24 hours. I called them, and that is normal for some women. I then took the misoprostol, 4 pills orally in my cheeks for 30 minutes and swallowed the rest (I would say 80% are still intact, that's normal if anyone is wondering). One hour before that, I took all the pain medication as directed (3 Advils of 200 mg, 2 Tylenols of 500 mg, and 1 tramadol). I started feeling something immediately after I swallowed the pills. Nothing major, it's like a slight pressure and discomfort down there. The horror stories are minor cases, guys. Don't be scared, believe in your strength."

• Mar...
• July 15, 2021

For Abortion "I was severely terrified to do this. I was 6 weeks, yesterday in the office I had taken the first pill. Nervously swallowed it around 1:15. No side effects at all, went to fill out the scripts. Came home and had a snack, took the antibiotic around 3 pm. At about 4:18, I took the ibuprofen, and around 5 I inserted the 4 pills vaginally with a tampon applicator. Got my giant maxi pad, plugged in the heating pad. Was waiting for what I thought would be the nightmare. At 7, there was blood, just a normal flow at first. Typical period cramps. I get really terrible cramps, and these were bearable. Passed some clots. Around 9:45, I felt something slide out. What could be assumed as me passing the pregnancy. After that, I felt relief, cramping went from a 7 to a 3. Felt hot and cold at times, but that is just the meds. Fell asleep. Woke up around 7 to heavy bleeding. Cramping has stopped. The bleeding has since slowed. Ladies, if you know your body and your flow, all will be well! You got this!"

• Aan...
• May 4, 2020

For Abortion "I knew I was pregnant immediately. In fact, the nurse told me it was the earliest time down to the day that I could ask for an abortion. The first pill did nothing, but the next day when I took the rest was, and I cannot stress this enough, the worst pain of my entire life. I dead seriously screamed and yelled out in agony. They only gave me ibuprofen, so my partner called the emergency room to get something else. I could walk, I was vomiting, I had a horrible fever, and it came in intense waves. The pain lasted from the morning all the way into the late afternoon. Thankfully, the next day I was completely fine. I know most women say it was just mild cramping, but if you have a sensitive cervix, or I guess low pain tolerance (I have 20+ piercings and a ridiculous amount of tattoos, so debatable), then I want you to know this is a possibility."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2024

For Abortion "[P2] I took the misoprostol vaginally at 8:30 am. Beforehand, I took 2 500mg Tylenol and 2 200mg ibuprofen. For the first two hours, I felt nothing and was starting to worry it would not work. Then at around 10:30 am, I noticed light bleeding and slight cramping. I was relieved. Then 11:30 am hit and the cramps got significantly worse. Even with the heating pad and pain meds in place, it was pretty bad. Similar to period cramps but a lot sharper and nauseating. I spent the next 1.5 hours sprawled on my bathroom floor unable to do anything but feel the pain. I was sweating really bad and all I could think about was the pain that came in waves. What got me through it was thinking back to reviews I read on this site and the advice others gave. You will get through this, girl. I promise you. You are strong and this pain is only temporary. It may feel like a long time, but once it is done, you will feel so much better. The pain got better after 2 hours, and there was slight cramping for the rest of the day. YOU GOT THIS."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2024

For Abortion "I was 5 weeks 5 days. So I went to the clinic on a Saturday and took the first pill at 11:50 am. Then they gave us 4 pills to insert vaginally 24 hours later (11:50 am the next day). Before I inserted the pills, I took an ibuprofen 800 mg 30 minutes before. After I inserted the pills, light cramps started occurring, similar to period cramps - they didn’t hurt at all. Then I went to the bathroom and clumps (the sac) came out as I kept pushing. Really an easy and smooth process."

• Ann...
• September 15, 2020

For Abortion "Sharing my own experience in hopes it helps. 6 weeks and 2 days. Opted for medical abortion. After routine tests, I was given 1 mifepristone. Sent home with pain and nausea scripts. Did feel a little nauseous with light cramps over the next 24 hours. Exactly 24 hours later, I took the 4 misoprostol between my cheeks and gums and held it there for 35 minutes. I took my codeine and 600 mg ibuprofen with my nausea meds 2 hours before I was due to take the second dose of medications, this saved me from feeling pain. I am not good with pain, so I knew to stay ahead of it. Washed remaining pill bits down with water. 45 minutes later, I felt mild cramping with no blood. Went to the restroom, sat down, and blood started coming, I was not in much pain at all. I cleaned up and went back to the couch with my heating pad. Sat on the couch all day and night and stayed up on pain meds. Most pain I felt was 5 out of 10. I am 2 days in and still bleeding, but no pain. Don’t be scared, if you prepare beforehand, you will be fine! Don’t know if it worked yet."

• Oce...
• July 11, 2021

For Abortion "Like many others, I was totally frightened by some of your experiences and wasn’t sure if I would want to go through with this. At about 4:20 pm on Friday, I took the first pill. A few hours after that, I had minor cramps and they disappeared. Not too long afterwards, I was nauseated the entire night and into the full next day until I took the next set of pills. An hour after I inserted them into my cheeks, I started feeling the cramps coming, almost four minutes after I sat down with a heating pad, they got intense. I would say 8/10. They felt like really severe period cramps and it lasted for about an hour before I sprawled myself out under the hot shower. For the rest of the night until 1 am, they hurt, but they were bearable. Now at 9 am, it feels like a regular period. I threw up once, got diarrhea, and had intense cramping for a short while. It’s not a walk in the park but you can do it, girls. Best of luck. Now on to mental healing for me."

• Lua...
• February 8, 2020

For Abortion "I understand everybody is different, but I feel like most of the reviews here were written to make women afraid. Don’t be, it is your decision to make! I took the first pill at the doctor's office at 5 pm. The next day at 10 pm, I took an ibuprofen 800 mg, and at around 11 pm, I inserted 2 pills of misoprostol in each cheek, kept them there for 40 minutes before swallowing. 30 minutes in, I started having light cramps and could feel the blood coming out of me. I got up to go to the bathroom and could feel a heavy stream of blood coming out of me, but still no pain. Every hour, I replaced my pads, but around 2 am, the flow was much lighter. I should also mention that I had diarrhea around this time, but no big deal. Around 3 am, I started having heavier cramps, but I just took another ibuprofen, and it was fine. I was also prescribed Norco for pain and Zofran for nausea, but didn’t have to use it at all. Have someone with you, pain relievers, heating pads, water, etc. You can do this!"