Question 1

How Does The Morning After Pill Work?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel, a generic form of the active ingredient in Plan B®, is a pill taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex to prevent an un-planned pregnancy. The active ingredient is a hormone called levonorgestrel, which works by preventing pregnancy before it begins. Levonorgestrel does not terminate an existing pregnancy and is not the same thing as the abortion pill. This medication is for delivery only - we'll send your meds ahead of time so they're right in your medicine cabinet when you need them.

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*PLAN B® is a registered trademark of Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC

Question 2

What are the chances of Levonorgestrel not working?

Accepted Answer

If Levonorgestrel is used as directed, about 7 out of 8 people who could have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant. There are several factors that could affect the pill's effectiveness, including a person's weight, where the person is in their menstrual cycle, how soon after unprotected sex they take Levonorgestrel, and if the person is on any drugs or taking any medications.

Question 3

Is the morning after pill dangerous?

Accepted Answer

There are no significant health risks associated with Levonorgestrel (a generic form of the active ingredient in PLAN B®), but it's not a good idea to use it as a regular form of birth control simply because it's not as effective!

Question 4

Does Levonorgestrel make your period late?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel can mess with the timing of your cycle, but if you don't get your period within 3 to 4 weeks of taking this medication, you should take a pregnancy test.

Question 5

How much is does the morning after pill cost?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel is $17 at wisp. When you buy Plan B® from a pharmacy, depending on the label, levonorgestrel pills can range from $20-65. Remember to do your research and compare brands online or ask a pharmacist for more options

Question 6

What are Plan B® side effects?

Accepted Answer

All medications have potential side effects which vary based on user sensitivity. Common Plan B side effects include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Headache
Abdominal pain
Irregular bleeding
Breast tenderness

Question 7

What is the difference between Plan B® and Ella?

Accepted Answer

If taken early enough, Plan B and ella are both effective at preventing an unwanted pregnancy. However, ella may be taken up to 5 days following contraceptive failure and requires a prescription. Plan B is available without a prescription but must be taken within 3 days (72 hours) to be effective.

Question 8

Do I need health insurance to buy Plan B online?

Accepted Answer

Health insurance is not required to order Levonorgestrel from wisp! We ship to all 50 states regardless of health insurance, so you can keep it on hand for when you need it.

Levonorgestrel (Generic PLAN B®)