Side effects
Morning after pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
38% of Morning after pill reviewers reported period like cramps
34% of Morning after pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
22% of Morning after pill reviewers reported tender breasts
22% of Morning after pill reviewers reported lower back pain
16% of Morning after pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual
Morning after pill rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
3% of Morning after pill reviewers reported migraines
3% of Morning after pill reviewers reported hair loss
3% of Morning after pill reviewers reported pelvic infection
Possible Morning after pill side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Period like cramps (38%)
- Nausea or vomiting (34%)
- Tender breasts (22%)
- Lower back pain (22%)
- Sweating more than usual (16%)
- Vaginal discharge (13%)
- Vaginal dryness (13%)
- Headaches (13%)
- Breast enlargement (9%)
- A latex allergy (9%)
- Thrush (9%)
- Dizziness (6%)
- High blood pressure (6%)
- Cystitis (3%)
- Migraines (3%)
- Hair loss (3%)
- Pelvic infection (3%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (0%)
- Migraine with aura (0%)
- Body hair getting darker (0%)
- Body hair increase (0%)
Reviews
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
I was reluctant to take the morning after pill. I was advised to take it by the nurse after using the withdrawal method. My cycle following taking the pill was 42 day long (my average cycle is about 35 days).
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th May 25
I had some cramps here and there, nausea started around 4-5 hours after but no vomiting but I was quite dizzy and fatigued. I got my period 5 days earlier than predicted and I had a heavy flow for 4 days instead of my usual 2 but other than that worked alright.
Somewhat negative mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 19th Apr 25
Complete loss of sex drive for over a week. Accompanied by low mood.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3rd Feb 25
I am going through the most excruciating lower back pain ever, can’t get up
Very negative mood
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Apr 24
Increased sex drive
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Feb 24
I used the emergency contraception pill when someone ejaculated inside of me to avoid pregnancy and it was useful.
Gained weight
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Feb 24
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
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 10th Feb 24
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.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th Feb 24
Took the morning after pill when I needed it and I had no problems or delays with my period the following month.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 24th Oct 23
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
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