Side effects

Morning after pill side effects

3.4

28 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

39% no impact on mood

29% no change

68% no impact

71% no impact

62% no impact on skin

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50% in 1 month

Morning after pill

Morning after pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

36% of Morning after pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

36% of Morning after pill reviewers reported period like cramps

21% of Morning after pill reviewers reported tender breasts

21% of Morning after pill reviewers reported lower back pain

14% of Morning after pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews


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3.4

28 reviews

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Morning after pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Apr 24

Levonelle One Step pill  

All good, easy and convenient.

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Increased sex drive

1 more effect

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Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Feb 24

ellaOne pill  

I used the emergency contraception pill when someone ejaculated inside of me to avoid pregnancy and it was useful.


Gained weight

0 helpful

1 comments

Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Feb 24

Levonorgestrel pill  

For those emergencies where me and my partner haven’t used a condom or had sex during my ovulation period, I’ve been used the morning after pill which has most definitely been very effective for me. I don’t really experience any excessive side effects but what I do notice every time I take this medication my period is comes a week later than normal and it can be much heavier at times with more clots , and the periods are very painful.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  10th Feb 24

Levonorgestrel pill  

At first i did not know what contraception to use and i was introduced to Levonelle and my overall experience was good . I did not experience any irregularities with my period or any change with my weight.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Feb 24

Levonelle One Step pill  

Took the morning after pill when I needed it and I had no problems or delays with my period the following month.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Oct 23

Levonelle One Step pill  

Took it after being advised by GP even though my pregnancy test was negative. Nauseous straight away for nearly 24hrs. Had period like cramps for a day too. Worst bit was my mood was very low and emotional for 4 days, when I wanted to be happy as I was with family and boyfriend. Constantly felt like I had caused a problem when I hadn't. Didn't need to check if it had worked as I had my period a couple weeks later. Periods haven't gone back to normal and have experienced other changes since but because I started taking the mini-pill straight away afterwards.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

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0 comments

Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  14th May 23

ellaOne pill  

I mean, it did the job! I didn't get pregnant! I was early in my cycle (around cycle day 12) It was a super precaution as I was unsure if withdrawal was effective at the time. I was in an awful mood about 1/2 days after taking it (like mega PMS) and had spotting just before my period started. I also had a bout of thrush just before I got my period too after taking it.


Very negative mood

1 helpful

0 comments

Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Sep 22

Levonelle One Step pill  

Always choose the best option for you I have taken this pill numerous times so i was aware of the side affects, not so bad as other pills just a heavier period which also came early which is normal for me happems most times I've took it but overall I would recommend for a morning after solution.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5th Apr 22

ellaOne pill  

Had to take after a condom issue (whoopsie) while waiting to get an appointment for a coil fitting. Was concerned about all the side effects I’d read online but was really relieved that I didn’t experience any and was simple to take. Does the job (I’m not pregnant) but very, very expensive from local pharmacist. I wasn’t offered a range of the options available and in future will be ordering from the lowdown if needed again


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Feb 22

Levonorgestrel pill  

I thought I didn’t have much negative side effect after this and I’ve taken it about twice or thrice in the last ten years when another contraceptive method has failed. Every time I have taken it, about a month after I have an incredible amount of hair fall which really worried me.


Somewhat positive mood

0 helpful

1 comments

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