What Causes Diarrhea While On Mifepristone?

Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2017

Question: Hi. I had taken mifepriston 30 hours ago, and 2hours ago I took 4 misoprostol swallowed with water.
after I ate rice and diarrhea.. Is it still working? And What are problems happen?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It's effective

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Yes, misoprostol will work even if you had food and had diarrhoea after taking it.
There should not be any vomiting after taking it.
There will be bleeding and pain in the abdomen within 24 hours of taking the pill.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (17 minutes later)

So Do i have to take misoprostol again?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, there is no need to repeat the dose of misoprostol, as the first dose is absorbed in the body.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T