Take Action for Emergency Contraception User Reviews (Page 2)

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2018

"Now, if you are like me, you're probably reading these comments and freaking out about the side effects. Hopefully, this will help calm some of your nerves. So, on September 30th, I ended up having a drunken hookup with a guy I didn't know that resulted in me not remembering whether or not we used a condom (good job, me). Anyways, you can imagine my stress, right? Ended up buying this pill because Walmart was all out of Plan B and taking it about 18 hours later. I was SO nervous about it not working and about the side effects, but I can honestly say that I didn't really experience anything outside of the usual PMS symptoms (a little bit of cramping, sore boobs, etc.). Not bad at all! Had a little bit of spotting in the days leading up to my period, but overall it came today right on time. Not pregnant!!! So don't worry, ladies, this pill works and it isn't as bad as it may seem online. Don't worry, you will be fine!"

• Kgv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2020

"I took this pill at the beginning of Jan 2020. I got one period about 10 days after taking the pill. For this month of Feb, I am late on my period, but I keep spotting. This pill has given me breast soreness and every period symptom for weeks now, but still no period. Nausea and weakness, mood swings. Never experienced this with Plan B."

• luc...
• April 30, 2020

"I pre-cummed a small amount inside of me when I lost my virginity with a small condom that broke inside of me. He finished outside of me, luckily using the pull-out method. Freaking out after, his mom was nice enough to give me this pill. I spotted blood after a few days, and it lasted for a week. My last period was March 16th, I lost my virginity March 23rd, my ovulation wasn't due until a few days, my next period is not due till April 16th. My period never came. My side effects included cloudy pee with white flakes, green poop, sore boobs, and frequent urination. It is April 30th, and I've finally gotten mine, that is around two weeks after my period was supposed to happen."

• And...
• December 19, 2019

"Okay, so we had it right during my ovulation window (12/08). He said he pulled out and was sure nothing happened, but of course, I was still paranoid. I come from a Hispanic family, so this would really devastate my parents. After some heavily done research, I bought this pill at Walmart. I was a bit skeptical, but I prayed and still took it. I took this pill about 28 hours later. I felt the side effects slightly (12/09). I expected my period throughout the 1-week expecting frame. It did not come. I started panicking, I was extremely scared. There were no words to explain how stressed I was. Luckily, about a week and 1 day after taking the pill (12/17), I noticed spotting, which can either signify a pregnancy or my period about to start. Next day, BAM! My period came very heavy, even though it came about a week early from my actual date. Unfortunately, it came with many cramps, which I had to deal with. I learned my lesson from this scare :)"

• mam...
• October 12, 2018

"I had unprotected sex, so I went and bought the Take Action Pill. I took it about 12-13 hours later. I was worried because I was a little over the weight limit. I was freaking out because some people were saying bad things about it. Now we had sex on Sep. 2nd, and I didn’t get my period until Oct. 12. Other reviews I read got their period way sooner than I did, and that’s what made me scared. I started to overthink that I may be pregnant. The fatigue and symptoms of this pill are very gnarly, so please take that into consideration. I think my experience was wacky because I am a lot younger. Just remember, the pill does mess with your cycle quite a bit, so don’t stress too much, it will only drive you insane. This pill does do the job it’s supposed to. Don’t make the same mistake I have, USE PROTECTION!! I hope this helped a lot of the younger women ease their minds a bit."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2019

"I had protected sex right after my period ended. Of course, I got paranoid because I'm not on birth control, so I bought the Take Action pill. About a week later, I had a period and haven't stopped bleeding since. It's spotty, so it's gone and comes back. It's day 16, and now I'm still bleeding. No bad symptoms, but I would really love to not have to wear a liner for 3 weeks straight. Very annoying."

• Ajd...
• July 27, 2019

"I've used it twice. The first time was easy and I got my period a bit late, but it was still a success. However, this second time was different. I had unprotected sex on May 28, took the pill 45 min after, and my period was due two weeks from that day. No crazy side effects. Fast forward to the end of June, and I still had no sign of my period. I was extremely worried and my prayer mode was on. July approached, and my period was 3 weeks late! Still too scared to take a test because I was scared. But on July 3, I saw a sign of my period. Much different than my regular period, though. It was very dark red, almost brown, all 5 days. No period symptoms (headache, acne, bloating, cramps, mood swings), and it was a lighter flow. To be on the safe side of things, I decided to finally take the test, and I fortunately received a negative result. If you’re reading through these reviews right now, relax. Stress caused mine to be extremely late. So once I calmed down, I finally got it! I definitely do think this pill works."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2021

"I had sex on November 29, the condom broke. I went and bought this pill, and I’ll never do it again. My period had just ended, and I had sex. When I got this pill, I took it the same day, a couple of hours after. That week, I had some red discharge for a couple of days, and then it completely stopped. My period was supposed to start a couple of days before Christmas, but still hasn’t come. Just took 2 pregnancy tests, and both were negative. Hoping my body recovers and goes back to normal in a couple of weeks. Will update you guys on here. I was stressing out. I got some relief after taking both tests and seeing it was negative."

• Jor...
• October 6, 2019

"DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!! My boyfriend had used it in the past with another woman and said it was fine, but I’m used to Plan B, so I had doubts. We got the Take Action, and I took it two days after having sex. I had VERY SEVERE CRAMPS in my pelvic area and lower back. I FELT SO EXHAUSTED, AND MY EMOTIONS WERE OFF THE WALL. I started bleeding the 3rd day after I took the pill, and it is THE WORST PERIOD OF MY LIFE!!! I usually use regulars for a few days, maybe 1 or 2 supers and a lite tampon at the end, but I’ve NEVER bled through super plus tampons within 1-2 hours. Changing panties every 3 hours, doubling up SUPER PLUS TAMPONS AND A SUPER PLUS PAD. I’ll wear the super plus pad at night, by the morning, it has overflowed. I’ve been bleeding like this for 10 DAYS, and it’s the worst I’ve ever felt in my life. I’m still having severe pains and bad mood swings, I even bust out in tears at random times. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL! The effect it has on your body is TERRIBLE!"

• wor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2020

"About a month ago, I had unprotected sex in which my boyfriend pulled out, but we were worried there was some in me. About 36 hours later, I got the pill and took it. Then a couple of days later, I felt sick, but I believe I had actually gotten sick. I threw up and got rid of my cold, I believe, and I felt fine. A week after taking the pill, I had some bleeding for about 4-5 days, which is my regular period length, but it came a week early. It’s now been a month later, and my period is 8 days late. I’m freaking myself out because some people say it skipped their period or it came 10 days late, but mine's still not here. What sucks is I was supposed to start birth control my next period, but it still hasn’t come. I also have no symptoms. I feel fine, my boobs hurt, but it was slight and went away. I don’t feel sick or dizzy. I feel just worried and don’t know what I should do because it’s still not here."

• Aly...
• September 27, 2019

"Ladies, listen up! I promised myself if this worked, I would leave a review, and here we are. I came off birth control 3 months ago. My fiancé and I had unprotected sex, and he came inside me. The next day, about 20 hours later, I took the generic form of Plan B (Take Action). We had sex on the 17th, and I was due to get my period around the 19th. I have a 21-day cycle, so I know I wasn’t ovulating at the time of intercourse. A week went by, I was due to get it on the 26th, and I started panicking. I had brown discharge for a day and a half. Of course, I started Googling (bad idea) because brown discharge can be a sign of implantation. I started cramping, and my kidneys hurt, and I finally just got my period. Your period can be over a week due. This works as long as you take it within the first 5 days. Don’t freak yourself out and try to relax. The waiting process is scary."

• Nik...
• January 24, 2022

"My bf came in me on December 15th. I immediately went to Walgreens to get a Plan B, but they were out. So I got a Take Action pill instead. I took it around an hour after we had sex. My period was supposed to come on January the 12th, but it didn’t. So I assumed the pill was going to cause me to be a few days late, just like a Plan B would, but nooo. This pill stressed me out!!!!! I was scared to take a pregnancy test because I didn’t want to know the answer, but days kept on going by without my period, but still, I just waited it out. Then my period came on!…..BUT IT WAS 11 DAYS LATE! My periods are regular, so I’ve never been so scared. It works, but depending on your body, you have to give it time. I also started my birth control the same day I took the Take Action pill. I also weigh over 230 lbs and it worked for me. I hope this helps!"

• Sun...
• September 30, 2019

"I had my cycle from September 4-8. I then had protected sex from September 14-16. During the 15th, the ejaculation had leaked out of the condom, and we weren’t sure if any got on/in me. We went to Walmart within the first 3 hours after sex and got a Take Action pill, it was cheaper than Plan B. I took the pill right after with food. The first week or so, I was bloated/gassy. Then about 1.5 weeks after taking the pill, my right nipple was so sore. I don’t know if that’s from taking the pill or if I somehow scratched my nipple and irritated it. That lasted for a few days. My cycle came on September 29th after having protected sex again. It’s lighter than normal and earlier than expected, but it’s here. I hope this helps someone. Believe in the pill. Stress will give you all sorts of pregnancy symptoms because you’re paranoid about being pregnant."

• Lal...
• February 9, 2020

"Update: (I did a review on 2020-01-18) So last time I said I took the pill after my boyfriend came in me, and I got my period early; same amount of blood, but ever since I didn’t get my period again for about a month. But after a month, I finally got my period! No bad cramps, no heavy flow. The only symptoms I really got from this pill were: late period and tender breasts. I do recommend this pill if you just can’t afford Plan B! Take care, ladies, for those stressing after taking the pill, just relax. Good luck!"

• Mil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 10, 2020

"I took this pill about 10 hours after I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, and it did not make me nauseous or fatigued! The only thing that did happen was I had a few spots of blood and my period was just a little heavier, but the month after that my period was back to normal! I definitely recommend this pill! No worries."

• Tha...
• August 11, 2018

"So I hate to have to say this, but I’ve had to take this more than once due to condom mishaps. But so far, it has done its job. I usually grab this pill within the first couple of hours, however, once I grabbed it three days later due to money issues, and it still worked. In addition, I used this on my ovulation day, and it worked! I always get my period five days after taking it as well, no matter when my period is scheduled to arrive. The side effects are very gnarly, though. No exaggeration, the cramps are beyond painful, and the nausea and fatigue really kick in. But you’ll be okay, promise ladies, just be patient."

• Fir...
• October 22, 2019

"I had my period on September 19th. My boyfriend and I had been drinking and had unprotected sex on the 30th. Right around the start of my ovulation, so I got the Take Action. I normally take My Way if this type of situation occurs because my insurance covers it, but at the time, I was still hungover and didn't call my doctor to send in the prescription. So anyway, I bought Take Action 16 hours after the incident. I started spotting on October 8th, which freaked me out because my period wasn't due until the 16th. I have been bleeding/spotting since. I have taken 5 pregnancy tests over the course of the week, and all have been negative. I even went to Planned Parenthood for a test. They said this is a side effect of the Take Action. I still feel unsure due to all this spotting. My breasts were sore, and I had lots of gas all of a sudden for over a week. I never had any issues with My Way or Plan B in the past. Seeing all these other reviews makes me feel better but still slightly concerned."

• CCa...
• October 30, 2019

"I took Take Action on Oct. 15th, 2 days after my boyfriend came in me. I was super stressed out not only because I wasn’t able to take it as quick as I wanted, but also because I was taking the “off brand” version of Plan B. The next week and a half after taking it, I felt so nauseous, I slept a lot, I had cravings, and I had my mind made up that I was pregnant, lmao. 2 weeks go by from Oct. 15th, and I’m not that nauseous anymore, but now my breasts are so tender, usually right before my period this happens. Again, I was like, yup, pregnant, gotta be. But then the next day, Oct. 27th, I got my period. Man, was that a relief. The color was lighter than usual, but the amount of blood was the same, so I knew for sure it was an actual period. This works, ladies, please do not stress yourself out. I was crying and overthinking for over 2 weeks, and it was terrible. All I can say is make better choices and ask about regular birth control (that’s what I’m doing!)"

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2021

"I just wanted to come on here and share my experience because reading these reviews really helped ease my anxiety! I had unprotected sex in the very early morning on Nov 1st, 2021, and I took Take Action 26 hours later. I was 2 days away from my ovulation day, and I was so, so worried. About 2 weeks after taking the pill, I started spotting, and it lasted for 3 days, and my mind automatically went to implantation bleeding, BUT a common side effect is spotting a week or two later. My boobs were so sensitive, and I was experiencing back pain and some cramping. My expected period date was 11/18, and I'm just getting it today, 11/22 (it started light in the AM, but it got heavy towards the PM). Ladies, you will be okay! Try not to stress, you might experience some side effects, and your period might be late, but just breathe and let your body adjust to all the hormones! You’ll be okay :)"

• Rea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2019

"Sooo... I’ve taken emergency contraceptives before and have never had any issues. I purchased/took Take Action in February and it’s now the middle of April, and I STILL do not have my period. I am 46 days late. Every time my period is supposed to come, I have all the symptoms with no actual period. I’ve taken 6 pregnancy tests and even tested at the doctor. All negative. When I took the pill, it did make me feel nauseous and crampy. But waiting for my period has been very frustrating. I’ve been working extremely tired. I would seriously consider all these reviews before purchasing this product. Years ago, I’ve taken Plan B and never had any of these side effects. I would put my money towards that vs Take Action. I’m glad I’m not pregnant, but it has completely messed up my hormones."

• Coc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2019

"So I had a terrible one-night stand. Took this October 1st during my ovulation period, one day after the incident. My period was expected to come on the 17th and didn’t arrive 'til the 26th. It was nine days late. I didn’t have any of the side effects some people are talking about. I’m not pregnant, and that’s most important."

• Anonymous
• January 2, 2022

"I’m back, and ladies, I have to tell you to please do not stress yourself out. If you need to buy a pregnancy test just for some peace of mind. I did finally get my period today and am beyond relief. It’s horrible how this pill's side effects change your body, and had I known. I never would’ve gotten it, but it DOES work."

• Bea...
• July 29, 2018

"Alright, so let me first start off by saying. I was just like every single female here, panicking, freaking out that it wouldn’t work. Let me tell you my story. My boyfriend and I had protected sex on June 9. The condom had broken (all the way), and he wasn’t sure if he had gone already or not. I ended up taking it about 12 hours later. The pill I took was the Take Action pill (which is literally the same thing as Plan B, just cheaper). I took the pill, and about 4 days later, had a very light period. I bled for about 4-5 days (as per usual with my period). I started getting cramps, nausea, and bloating. I also started gaining a lot of weight and had horrible mood swings. After my period did not come, I really started to panic. I ended up getting my period literally 24 days later. Those 24 days were literally driving me crazy. I was so worried about being pregnant and had the absolutely worst side effects. Ladies, please be very considerate of the side effects of this pill."

• Lal...
• January 18, 2020

"Okay, so I took this pill after my boyfriend came in me. I took it about 3 hours after the incident. I got my period about a week early. Nothing changed, same amount of blood. Yet, ever since, I have not gotten my period, it's been a month already. I took 5 pregnancy tests, and they all came out negative. I guess it worked, but no sign of a period."

• Mar...
• April 1, 2019

"I took Take Action 30 mins after condom failure. I was in my fertility window. Four days later, I started bleeding for the next 5 days. I've had sore boobs since taking the pill and still do. I got my period on time. This pill does work!"