What Causes Persistent Vomiting After Taking Unwanted-72?

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2015

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 Answered on

Fri, 9 Oct 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi sir/ mam
I had unwanted 72 after 65 hrs and with in 1.30 hour i vomits.and since that time i am getting vomits its 10hrs now.plz tell me is it safe or i am going to get pregnant

Answered by Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You might consider taking another pill

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.

I understand your concern.
First of all, having unprotected sex does not mean that one would become pregnant. There are many associated factors. If you have sex in safe period of your menstrual cycle, chances of getting pregnant is quite unlikely.
However, emergency contraceptive pills like unwanted 72 are good options to avoid pregnancy, but these should be used as early as possible after unprotected sex. Efficacy decreases after 24 hours and are nearly 50-60% if used within 48-72 hours period.
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of these pills and if one vomits within 3 hours of taking a pill, in some recommendations, it is advised to take another pill as soon as possible for safety purpose.
Though it is almost 72 hours already, you might consider taking another pill. Also, for vomiting, take anti-vomiting medications like ondansetran or domperidone after getting prescribed by your family or treating doctor.
I cannot declare about your chances of pregnancy though because of the reasons mentioned above. Dont worry, because as I mentioned, unprotected sex does not always mean pregnancy.

Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta (35 hours later)

My vomits are still not stoping..what i have to do next.its two days now....and today is the 5th after unprotected sex

Answered by Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

First of all, dont panic. Nausea and vomiting are associated with anxiety.
And have you taken any medicine as suggested?
If not, visit your family doctor, get clinically examined and get the medicines prescribed.

Hope this helps.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina