Plan B® is the only FDA-approved EC composed of progestin-only (levonorgestrel) tablets. And since levonorgestrel is a well-trusted and commonly used progestin, you can feel confident prescribing it to your patients. Additionally, Plan B® has a superior tolerability profile compared to the Yuzpe regimen (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol). In a clinical trial, women taking Plan B® experienced 27% less nausea and 13% less vomiting than those on the Yuzpe regimen.
The most common side effects associated with the use of Plan B® include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, menstrual changes, dizziness, breast tenderness, and vomiting. Although women should return to a normal menstruation after taking Plan B®, they should be informed that their next period may be heavier or lighter, earlier or later. Additionally, patients should be advised that if their period is more than 1 week late, they may be pregnant.
In the event that a patient vomits within 1 hour of taking a Plan B® tablet, only you can decide if a replacement dose is needed. So, it is important to advise your patients to call you immediately if such an event occurs.
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