I have IBS and Plan B caused NO nausea in me. (I've used it twice.)

It only cost me about $18.00 in Illinois. Have you taken it yourself? In some states they HAVE TO sell it to you, "personal preference" or not.

The new Plan B is ONLY ONE PILL. ONE, and in most women it doesn't cause nausea. That was the old "emergency contraception" that was estrogen plus progesterone, like Tuesday was talking about. Most women do not get nauseous from progesterone alone. Even with that, the nausea only lasted about a day or less, never a week.

But, Plan B should NOT cause nausea. It is only progestin. And it is now only one pill, you can take it any time of the day or night.

Sunshine, some of your data is outdated, I don't want to scare Kinky Girlfriend. It isn't that expensive, it shouldn't cause nausea (there is NO estrogen in it) and most pharmacies carry it. less

I was with a guy who used the "pull out" method. I wasn't sure if he ejaculated in me but the next morning I kept having heavy clear discharge and I was freaking panicking so I ran to the doctors after work and took the pill exactly 12 hours after. JUST IN CASE! less

Great to know! I'm keeping myself awake so I can take my second dose in a couple of hours. So far I haven't experienced any side effects, though I suppose it's very possible that I might after the second pill. All I can say is this experience has been extremely hard on me emotionally and mentally, and I do not want to repeat it. After this, I think I'm going to start budgeting to get a regular copper IUD. I've wanted one for a while, but even at Planned Parenthood it's not financially possible for me. But, after spending $40 on EC for one incident? I'm going to find some way to slowly work toward this. less

Yeah, it is expensive if you don't have insurance! I have an IUD, and it's great. Not too sure about the copper ones, but I've heard there are more undesirable side effects than Mirena (which I have), though it does last longer. It's always great to have that extra peace of mind.

I didn't really have side effects with taking Plan B, so I hope you don't either (but it sounds like you're taking a different type than I did -- I think I only had to take one pill.) Good luck. less

Thank you! Next Choice is the same thing as Plan B, insofar as they both use progestin to prevent the pregnancy. The rationale behind the two pills is that spreading them out a bit will decrease the likelihood, or at least the severity, of side effects. There is currently conflicting data about the veracity of this theory, though. Plan B switched to one pill based predominantly on the findings of one study in particular that said there was no difference between the two doses; Next Choice has not switched. It seems like the 1.5 dose is as safe as the two .75 doses, but some studies say otherwise. So far I just feel tired, but that could also just be from the emotional stress!

I think the copper one is for me. Mirena is actually linked to more adverse effects because it uses hormones, namely ovarian cysts. It actually releases progestin in a lose dose. I'm also very sensitive to hormone therapy, particularly regarding mood changes. I'm surprised that my experience with Next Choice has been uneventful so far. Mirena is a great option for those that are less sensitive, and the copper IUD has its own side effects, but I think Mirena is not for me. less

Ah, that's interesting. From my talking to others about IUD's, the consensus has been quite the opposite. I've been on Mirena for 2 years with zero side effects from the get-go, and I get checked up on by the OBGYN every year, with no complications whatsoever. I do hope the copper works for you, then. Either way, it just hurts like hell to have it put in. Not looking forward to that again, but at the same time, I don't think I'll ever go back to any other form of birth control because I am extremely sensitive to the hormones. less

First they have to open you up with the tongs thingy, inject the local anesthesia into the uterus, feels like it's going to burst, then pop that sucker in. For me it still hurt after the shots, and the shots were what hurt the most! After it was all over, I didn't even know if it would have made any difference! And yes, the cramps afterwords are the most miserable thing you'll experience.

Sorry to say. Just preparing you -- you might need someone's hand to squeeze. I cried the entire time. less

Just throwing in my geographic info on price and everything, for the purposes of this neat little drug price map we've got going here . Plan B is $55 in New York, the generic is around $40. Seems to be the same in New Jersey from what Tori said. I just bought the generic this morning, and as of January 2012 it does still come in two pills to be taken 12 hours apart. Plan B might be different, but I wouldn't know because I opted for Next Choice. (Great fucking name, right? "Too broke for Plan B? We're your next choice!")

It's been three hours since I took and I feel okay, just nervous. I'm just reviving this thread to see if anyone wants to pet my head gently through the internet and tell me this pill isn't going to destroy my general health for like, a month. I've heard stories that run the gamut from friends and family, so I don't know what to expect.

I'm lucky my partner is great, though. I'm still the more dominant one in the relationship (let's just be honest,) so I was still the one more comfortable going in, asking for the pill, asking how to take it and if it can interact with medications I'm taking, etc. Being able to do those things actually makes me feel better, more in control. I also chose to pay for it myself, but not because he didn't try his best to pay! Again, just makes me feel a little more in control of a situation that makes me feel very out of control. But, he did drive me and held my hand at the counter and has been sitting with me, snuggling me, and asking me how I feel periodically to monitor my reaction. I'm extraordinarily sensitive to drugs; it's truly remarkable. I've had some of the most rare allergic reactions, side effects, etc. when it comes to meds. Just horrible luck. If there's something bizarre that a drug can do, it happens to me. So, we're both nervous about this. Still, all told, it's better than the alternative for me. I do not want a child at this time, maybe ever.

If anyone wants to share their experience (I've already read some, like P'Gell's and it helped me) that would help me. Even if your story is not as positive as hers, it would still make me feel less alone right now! When did people start to notice side effects? For those that took the two pill generic, did they get side effects after the first pill, or after the second? Thank you all. This thread is a great resource! less

(Pats Owl's head gently.)

It's going to be OK. I have bad reactions to a lot of drugs, and as you've read, I was absolutely fine with Plan B.

Take some time today to distract yourself, get some rest (just in case you don't feel well, but don't think about it too much) and know that the percentages are that things will be OK and you won't end up pregnant.

I know the fear. It's going to be well.

(Pats Owl's head again and rubs her back.) less