Question 1

What is Mifepristone; Misoprostol used for?

Accepted Answer

Medical termination of early pregnancy (usually up to 9 weeks or 63 days from the last menstrual period)

Question 2

How do you take Mifepristone; Misoprostol?

Accepted Answer

This medicine must be used under a doctor's supervision. Typically, you take 1 tablet of Mifepristone (200 mg) by mouth first. Then 24 to 48 hours later, you take Misoprostol tablets (usually 800 mcg — four 200 mcg tablets placed under the tongue or in the cheeks and allowed to dissolve for 30 minutes). Do not swallow the Misoprostol tablets whole. You may eat lightly before taking Mifepristone, but avoid heavy meals around the time you take Misoprostol as nausea is common.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Mifepristone; Misoprostol?

Accepted Answer

Heavy bleeding and cramping (stronger than a normal period), nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, headache, feeling tired or weak

Question 4

Who should not take Mifepristone; Misoprostol?

Accepted Answer

Women with ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the womb), women with blood clotting disorders or on blood thinners, anyone with an IUD still in place, women with adrenal gland problems, anyone allergic to Mifepristone or Misoprostol, and women with severe anemia or uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Question 5

Is Mifepristone; Misoprostol safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

This medicine is specifically designed to end a pregnancy — it is absolutely not safe for anyone who wants to continue a pregnancy, and it should not be used during breastfeeding without a doctor's advice.

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