The results vary from woman to woman, with the results varying in very large degrees. Some have reported severe cramping, severe diarrhea, chills and nausea.

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Please be prepared for such occurrences.
It is advisable that there be a support person to attend to you and be with you during the entire day.


 

• FEVER AND CHILLS​
  In my case, within minutes of every round of pills, my body experienced hot flashes and severe chills. I needed heating pads in my hands, over my womb and behind my back.
  Do wear thick clothings and keep yourself warm in preparation of such events.​
   

• DIARRHEA​
  Do expect profuse diarrhea when you take Misoprostol. In a study, vomiting occurred in 30% and diarrhea in 50%.
  
  In my case, after every episode of the chills, it was immediately followed by profuse diarrhea.
  
  I have found that eating lightly right before the intake of Misoprostol had helped in reducing the intensity of diarrhea (I ate a few pieces of crackers during the final round.) I took the antecedents on an empty stomach.
   

• ​NAUSEA
  Nausea is the most commonly reported side effect, affecting 70% in the sublingual and buccal group and 62% in the vaginal group.
  
  In my case, I experienced nausea only once, after the second round of diarrhea. The combined feeling of nausea and weakness had me almost pass out.
• ​PAIN
  For some women, the cramps were severe. It is vital that you prepare your body with painkillers (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc.) around an hour before you take Misoprostol. Taking it together with Misoprostol will not prepare your body in time - chances are the effects of the painkiller would kick in too late and you can be in a lot of pain.
  
  Ibuprofen is the most effective painkiller for cramps.
  
  In my case, there was no pain, only discomfort. It may be because the pregnancy was very early.
  I experienced cramps for up to a week as the body slowly sheds tissues from the uterus and cervix.
  
  Remember, some women experienced very bad cramps, so do be prepared in any case. The longer the gestation of your pregnancy, the higher the chances that you will experience pain. Pain is the most common side effect which occurs in approximately 50% of patients and just before they begin to bleed, the pain and discomfort reaches its peak.​
• ​VAGINAL BLEEDING
  The body may start bleeding anytime within 15 minutes to 4 hours after the first round of pills are taken.
  Clots may start to be produced as soon as 1 hour.
  
  I bled within the hour, but clots were only produced after 8 hours.
  
  Your body may kick in into its first cycle of menstruation after 3 - 4 weeks after the bleeding has stopped entirely. 
  
  If there is no bleeding, or very little bleeding has occurred, the abortion is not successful. In such case, it is essential that you take more dosages of Misoprostol, or head to a clinic to undergo a D&E operation. A continuation of the pregnancy will produce a deformed fetus.​