Misoprostol and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Gio...
• November 8, 2019

For Abortion "I guess everyone's experience is totally different. I took Misoprostol for abortion 2 days ago, and so far, the experience has been bearable. NO PAIN AT ALL!! On Nov 5th, I placed 2 Misoprostol tablets under my tongue and let them dissolve, and 4 more into my vagina shortly after. (I was a little over 6 weeks pregnant.) Nothing happened immediately besides some severe chills about an hour after, and the tablets did make my tongue tingle a little. The chills continued for about 3 hours off and on with some diarrhea. After I passed the stools, I went to pee, and some clots came out with some blood immediately (NO PAIN). I went back to bed. About 3 hours later, a few more clots and blood but no heavy bleeding. On day 2, the bleeding is very minimal and still NO intense pain... a little cramp... almost unnoticeable, and that's it. Please don't let the reviews scare you! For me, it is not that bad!"

• Juj...
• September 25, 2020

For Abortion "Well, it was rough. I found out at 7 weeks that I had a missed miscarriage, and my body wasn’t recognizing that the fetus stopped growing. I inserted all 4 pills vaginally, and after about two hours, started getting some cramps and bleeding. By 6 hours in, I was having contractions, throwing up, and sitting on the toilet in a lot of pain. I was back and forth from the toilet to the floor, and just when I thought I couldn’t take the pain anymore, I passed the sac, and within 5 minutes, felt instant relief. I’m pretty sure I experienced similar pains to labor, but I would do it again if I had to. Yes, it was painful, but once it was done, it was okay. I had heavy bleeding for about 4 days, and then it slowed down to a normal period amount. Cramping on and off during the week because I still passed a little tissue a few days later, but went to work two days after. You got this! You are strong, and once it’s over, you will be even stronger."

• Juj...
• September 25, 2020

For Abortion "Well, it was rough. I found out at 7 weeks that I had a missed miscarriage, and my body wasn’t recognizing that the fetus stopped growing. I inserted all 4 pills vaginally, and after about two hours, started getting some cramps and bleeding. By 6 hours in, I was having contractions, throwing up, and sitting on the toilet in a lot of pain. I was back and forth from the toilet to the floor, and just when I thought I couldn’t take the pain anymore, I passed the sac, and within 5 minutes, felt instant relief. I’m pretty sure I experienced similar pains to labor, but I would do it again if I had to. Yes, it was painful, but once it was done, it was okay. I had heavy bleeding for about 4 days, and then it slowed down to a normal period amount. Cramping on and off during the week because I still passed a little tissue a few days later, but went to work two days after. You got this! You are strong, and once it’s over, you will be even stronger."

• Cja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 29, 2020

For Abortion "Don't let any of these reviews scare you!!! I was terrified to take this medicine after reading all the reviews, and I mean terrified. I took the first pill before leaving the doctor's office at 2 pm. The next day at 11, I took 800 mg ibuprofen and promethazine for nausea. At 11:30, I stuck the 4 pills in my mouth, 2 on each side and let them dissolve for 30 minutes, then swallowed with water. As soon as I swallowed, I started cramping as if it was the first day of my period, I started bleeding at the same time. After about an hour, the cramping had stopped. I had no nausea, possibly due to taking anti-nausea before. I did experience a little stomach cramping as if I was going to have diarrhea, but never did. Only experienced heavy cramping for about an hour, and then the rest of the cramping was like a second-day period, and that was it. I almost opted for the surgical method, but I'm glad I chose medication and could be in my own home."

• Bib...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2020

For Cervical Ripening "I inserted this drug misoprostol last night prior to a procedure. The doctor had said I would experience very mild cramping. How wrong she was. The cramps woke me at 1:00 a.m., and I lay down in a fetal position, rocking myself for the next 5 hours in extreme pain. Fortunately, not all the drug had dissolved, and I was able to remove about one and a quarter of the two pills. I cannot imagine my reaction if both tablets had dissolved. Apparently, mine is not a typical reaction, but boy! I will never take this drug again. It is now almost 18 hours later, and I still have some very mild cramps. No bleeding, though."

• Mac...
• March 5, 2021

For Abortion "On 2/19, I was 6 weeks, 6 days. Swallowed pill 1 at 11 a.m. I opted to insert the next 4 pills vaginally. I took the nausea pills and ibuprofen once I ate and waited till 4:30 p.m. to insert the rest. Then went to sleep. I woke up at about 8:30-9 p.m., nothing. I was worried it wasn’t working. I went to the bathroom, wiped, and saw blood. At around 11 p.m., I began cramping. From 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., the cramping was at its worst but eased up a little when I sat on the toilet. Very few clots. I felt a strong cramp and then a release. I checked the toilet, and I saw 'it' pass. Next, the bleeding increased a bit, and I had a bowel movement. This all ended around 1 a.m. I immediately felt less bloated and gained some energy, it was weird. Now, 2 weeks later, bleeding was like a period for a week. Then spotting, mostly brown but sometimes dark red, cramping slightly at night, which is worrying me a little. Follow-up in a few days, process wasn’t bad. Honestly, just ready for my body to get back to its normal state. Good luck, ladies."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2020

For Abortion "After reading reviews about this pill, I really had my doubts, but I really just had to do it. I was given the Cytotec and antibiotics, but nothing for the pains. Around 7 pm, I put 2 pills underneath my tongue and inserted 2 vaginally. I got light cramps about 30 minutes later, and they got worse in time. I started feeling water coming out of my vagina about 3 hours later, and by that time the pain was horrifying. I couldn't take it, and they lasted for 12 hours. I didn't feel nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea, but only terrible cramps, and I started bleeding 4 hours later after taking the pill. The biggest clot was the size of my thumb. It is doable, and good luck, ladies."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2020

For Abortion "Had a one-hour period of intense pain (about 3.5 hours after taking the 4 pills) where I was lying on my bathroom floor in excruciating pain due to cramps/contractions and unable to move. That being said, the pain was very short-lived and occurred right before the passing of the pregnancy. I had prepared accordingly at the advice of my doctor by taking 800 mg of ibuprofen and Tylenol in advance, but it did not take the edge off. I otherwise had minor cramps that felt less painful than a period and did feel fairly weak and tired on the day it occurred. Back to normal the day after."

• Non...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2019

For Abortion "The horror stories I read online and the worst-case scenarios I was told by the nurse at the clinic. I was terrified of doing this on my own and instantly dreaded this route. But now I am glad I did use it. This is my misoprostol review. It was not the bloodbath or pain that I was told. I took my 4 pills vaginally 48 hours after the first pill. Nothing happened for 4 hours, then I felt a tightening and a lot of cramping and pressure. I did take a T3 and some Advil half an hour before I took the 4 pills. The pain was not bad, and I used a heating pad and laid on my couch. I waited around and nothing, no blood or any cramping, and I began to think it failed. I decided to get up and walk around, so I went shopping, and about 2 hours later, I felt a gush. I went to the washroom, and a small amount of blood and blood clots came out, and then about 15 minutes later, same thing. Went home and had a few more before I released a large clot, and then the bleeding stopped. Just some spotting and small cramps here and there."

• dis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2020

For Abortion "It worked! I didn’t think it would since I am 14 weeks along. (Sadly, I had to lie to get the pills.) The prescription was sent 5 days after my online consultation and 2 days after my payment. I was so nervous, but I followed instructions as stated. I began the process the same day I got the pills at 12:30 p.m., and before 10:30 p.m., I basically gave birth. After the last dose, I began shaking, having shortness of breath, and feeling nauseous. I took my inhaler, drank water and ginger ale, then I was fine again. The cramps were horrible after the first dose to the next day, and I have diarrhea, but it was worth it. I will follow up with a pregnancy test and a doctor to make sure I am okay. My partner assisted me along the way. This has helped tremendously! Site that helped me: aidaccess.org. They are legit!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2023

For Abortion "It’s sad to hear all these negative reviews that are meant to scare women who are already going through a bad time. I am 43 years old, divorced, with 3 kids. I decided to get an abortion and was terrified reading these reviews. I was 6 weeks and 4 days. I literally had zero pain. Mild cramping, that’s all. I slept for four hours, went to use the bathroom, and saw blood as if I had a heavy period. Nothing crazy. No pain. Ladies, do not pay attention to the crazy reviews. They are most likely fake. I did not see a sac or anything like that. Please don’t be scared, you will be fine."

• Luc...
• December 12, 2019

For Abortion "I terminated my pregnancy at 6 weeks and 2 days by a medical abortion. I went to a place in Oklahoma because I felt more comfortable going through this process there instead of Texas, where I live. I took the medication as directed. They had me take one pill at the clinic, and then I was supposed to wait 24-48 hours before I took the misoprostol. It took about an hour and a half to two hours for the bleeding to start. All the nurses told me that it would feel like a bad period, and that was exactly what it was like. The cramps were manageable. I was taking 800 mg of ibuprofen for the first 3 days. I did end up going through 2 boxes of pads over the course of the week. I know everybody is different, and we all have different reactions to medication. I just wanted to share my experience. I hope it helps others going through a very difficult time."

• Ano...
• February 1, 2020

For Abortion "My experience with a pill abortion: I was 8 weeks pregnant. I had my vitals and medical history taken, my blood type tested, and was given a vaginal ultrasound to see exactly how far along I was. I was given the first pill and a Zofran and sent on my way with the second round of pills. I went home with minor cramping, barely noticeable. Waited 24 hours to vaginally insert the next four pills. I waited about 2 and a half hours before I started having any symptoms, I was struck with some pretty serious cramping and was getting hot and cold sweats and nausea. This painful period only lasted about an hour. I fell asleep, I slept for about three hours and woke up, stood up, and the blood literally started pouring out of me. I sat on the toilet and bled for about 20 minutes and passed most of the clots and blood. I cramped and bled slightly the rest of the night. I woke the next morning and felt new."

• Sot...
• May 29, 2021

For Abortion "So I was nearly 6 weeks along. I read some horrible stories online about what could happen, but I opted for it as I wanted to be at home. Took the first four pills on Friday evening around 10:30 p.m. by mouth. Fell asleep and woke an hour later with bad cramps. Not gonna lie, it was painful! Not unmanageable but very bad cramps. Sat on the loo as the pain got worse, and then after 40 minutes passed 4 clots (walnut size). After the clots had passed, the cramps subsided straight away! Took the next two tablets around 2:30 a.m. Very heavy bleeding requiring changing a pad every hour for the first 6-8 hours, but it’s now 2:30 the following afternoon and cramps/bleeding are definitely a lot less! Been doing housework, although taking it easy! Feel REALLY hungry. Eaten loads! I want to reassure you, if you’re having this option, do it! Not even 24 hours later and I feel relief, and more like myself than I have in ages! Good luck! xx"

• Liz...
• October 10, 2020

For Abortion "I had a missed miscarriage at 10 weeks, 5 days. My baby was measuring 9 weeks and no heartbeat. I had 2 smooth pregnancies before, so wasn’t expecting this at all. My OB gave me the options: sit and wait another 2 weeks, take the pills to help pass the baby, or D&C. I work and didn’t want to end up miscarrying at work, and D&C seemed invasive, so I opted for the pills. Took Mifeprex at my OB office, and 24 hours later took 4 tablets of the Misoprostol. Within 1 hour, I started feeling intense cramps like labor pain. About one hour later, I felt a gush like I peed myself and went to the bathroom, and I saw that I passed some tissue. Then, 15 minutes later, I felt another gush, and I passed some blood clots. Then, after that, my cramps became way less severe. I’ve been bleeding ever since, but not as heavy. I’m on day 2 currently. I thought I was done passing blood clots, but today I passed what looked like a fetus. Horrible. Wouldn’t wish it even on my worst enemy."

• No ...
• May 4, 2020

For Abortion "I swore I was going to write my experience, so here I am! Took the first pill at the office, felt fine in 24 hours. The others I dissolved in my cheeks. 15 minutes into them dissolving, felt light cramps, and about an hour in, I was in some pain. Felt like a period, so I laid down with a heating pad on my back. Then all of a sudden, I got hot and threw up and went to the bathroom, passed a clot the size of a lemon, went back to lay down, and by then, I was in a lot of pain. It didn’t feel like period pain, it felt like contractions for the next 3 hours, so I got another heating pad for my belly. I made it through, and I’m glad I chose the pill, but I guess everyone is different because the pain in my belly was 100 times worse than a period! Don’t be scared though, because you will survive, I promise, and good luck to you all! Much love."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."