Side effects

Morning after pill side effects

3.4

33 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

36% somewhat negative

27% no change

61% no impact

67% no impact

56% no impact on skin

Cycle return

67% in 1 month

Morning after pill

Morning after pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

39% of Morning after pill reviewers reported period like cramps

36% of Morning after pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

24% of Morning after pill reviewers reported lower back pain

21% of Morning after pill reviewers reported tender breasts

15% of Morning after pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge


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3.4

33 reviews

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Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 week ago

Levonorgestrel pill  

Feeling very sick, painful stomach/cramp pains, tired muscles or aches, overall extremely tired, loss of energy, bloating and gas discomfort

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Top side effects not reported

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Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Sep 25

ellaOne pill  

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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Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  9th May 25

Levonorgestrel pill  

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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Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  19th Apr 25

Levonelle One Step pill  

Complete loss of sex drive for over a week. Accompanied by low mood.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

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Morning after pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3rd Feb 25

Levonorgestrel pill  

I am going through the most excruciating lower back pain ever, can’t get up


Very negative mood

0 helpful

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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.


Increased sex drive

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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

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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

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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

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