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By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Feb 26, 2023 Side Effects Of Taking Abortion Pills

An unplanned pregnancy can be too much to handle and a hard decision to make. While abortion pills do help, there are some side effects that you should know.

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Bleeding 

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Bleeding and cramping are not side effects of abortion pills, but a sign that the medicines are working.

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Nausea

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Feeling nauseated after taking the abortion pill is one of the side effects. However, it goes away quickly.

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Chills 

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Chills are another side effect of abortion pills that may go away pretty quickly.

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Diarrhea

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Another common side effect of abortion pills is diarrhea, which may last a while.

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Dizziness 

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You may even feel dizzy or lightheadedness after taking the abortion pill.

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Pain

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Women who take abortion pills may experience joint and head pain after taking the medicines.

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