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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I'm 29 y.o. and took Cytotec to soften my cervix prior to IUD insertion. I took it the night before my procedure and had some very mild cramping through the night. It helped make the insertion painless! I'm so glad my NP prescribed this medication.
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Reviewer: NotWonderWoman, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Given to me to insert vaginally to dilate the cervix. Took it just one hour ago and am noticing cramps and a rise in body temperature.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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i was just given this drug by my dr to help me go to the bathroom #2, i just started the regimine.. so i cant tell you if it works. has any one else used it for this? all i can tell you so far..i have a lot of gas. i did not know it was for abortions.. im totally against them,,i have 3 beautiful children
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Reviewer: sizzle8807, 19-24 Female (Patient)
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The medication worked, was easy to use, but i was not satisfied with the results. I used this medication vaginally because i had a miscarriage and my body was not able to deliver the baby. My doctor sent me home to use it and i did everything just as she said. She said all that would happen is the baby will dissolve and pass just like a period. SHE WAS WRONG! I had pain so bad i was screaming for
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