Can you get Plan B without a doctor?

You can buy levonorgestrel morning-after pills (like Plan B One-Step, Take Action, My Way, Option 2, Preventeza, AfterPill, My Choice, Aftera, and EContra) over the counter without a prescription at drugstores and pharmacies. It doesn’t matter how old you are and it doesn’t matter what your gender is.

What do I do if I don’t have Plan B?

It might help to check with your local health clinic, like Planned Parenthood, or with an STD clinic. They may provide Plan B at a lower cost than drugstores, and some may even offer it for free. Ask for payment options and let them know your situation.

When should you not take Plan B?

Who should NOT take Plan B? Plan B should not be taken if you are already pregnant or if you are allergic to any ingredient in Plan B. Do not use Plan B if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding.

Who is eligible for Plan B?

Anyone 17 or older can buy Plan B One Step or Next Choice — the morning-after pill — over the counter at a drug store, Planned Parenthood health center, or another health clinic.

Is taking Plan B bad?

The primary risk associated with using Plan B is an unplanned pregnancy since it is less effective than other forms of birth control. Another risk is the risk of irregular periods, especially if a person takes plan B regularly. It is also an expensive form of birth control. Other methods are likely more cost-effective.

Is there a weight limit for Plan B?

Plan B does not have a weight limit that prevents people with a higher body mass index (BMI) from taking it. It is still safe to use in individuals with a higher body weight, and it will still substantially reduce the chance of pregnancy when a person uses it within 3 days of having unprotected sex.

Can Plan B mess up your body?

Like any medication, Plan B One-Step does have side effects. The most common side effect is nausea, which occurs in about a quarter of women after taking the drug. Other side effects include abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness, vomiting, and menstrual changes.

Can Plan B be harmful?

There are no significant health risks associated with the use of Plan B. However, doctors and other health professionals do not recommend it as a regular form of birth control because it is less effective than other methods.

Can a 14 year old take Plan B?

Yes! Anyone — no matter how old you are — can buy Plan B and other brands of levonorgestrel morning-after pills (aka emergency contraception).

Can a 13 year old take Plan B?

Emergency contraceptive pills, like Plan B One-Step, provide effective pregnancy prevention but people under age 17 must have a prescription to purchase them. The pills are most effective when taken promptly, so waiting for a clinic to open after the weekend can mean higher failure rates.