What should you not do when taking mifepristone?
Sometimes mifepristone causes uterine cramping, vaginal bleeding, nausea, and vomiting. Do NOT eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice for 24 hours after taking mifepristone.
What does the first tablet of mifepristone do?
Mifepristone is a tablet which acts by blocking the effects of progesterone, a hormone which is needed for a pregnancy to continue. It makes the uterus (womb) sensitive to contractions and helps in the next process of inducing labour, by softening the cervix (neck of the womb).
How do you feel after taking mifepristone?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, or dizziness may occur. If these effects persist longer than the first 24 hours after taking the second drug (misoprostol), seek immediate medical attention because they can be signs of a serious medical problem. Bleeding and cramping are expected during this treatment.
Can there be bleeding after taking mifepristone?
Vaginal bleeding — similar to a menstrual period — will usually start 1 to 2 days after taking mifepristone, although some women may start bleeding earlier than this. In most cases, bleeding at this stage can be managed with regular sanitary pads.
Can I take misoprostol orally with water?
To take the misoprostol, place the tablets between your cheeks and gums and allow to dissolve for 30 minutes. If there are still some tablet pieces left in your mouth after 30 minutes, swallow them with a glass of water. Plan to rest for 3 hours after taking the misoprostol tablets.
How many misoprostol should I take after mifepristone?
You will need to take misoprostol 36–48 hours after taking mifepristone. The usual dose is 800 micrograms (4 tablets) of misoprostol. Misoprostol must be taken bucally.
Is it OK to take mifepristone at home?
For patients using Mifeprex® tablets: This medicine is given only by your doctor. You will not be allowed to take it at home. The entire treatment requires three visits to your doctor. At the first visit, you will be given one mifepristone tablet.
When to take misoprostol after taking mifepristone?
Take mifepristone by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually as a single dose. After taking mifepristone, your doctor should direct you to wait 24 to 48 hours before taking another medication ( misoprostol) by mouth as a single dose.
What to do if you throw up after taking mifepristone?
Step 1: Swallow the Mifepristone pill with water. If you throw up in the first 30 minutes after swallowing Mifepristone, it is likely that the pill will not work. In this case, if you have extra Mifepristone, you’ll need to repeat step 1. If not, contact us. Wait 24-48 hours after having swallowed Mifepristone.
What kind of Medicine is mifepristone used for?
Mifepristone blocks a natural substance ( progesterone) that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. It is usually used together with another medicine called misoprostol.
