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An overdose may result in serious, harmful sym...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Poisonous Ingredient Most birth control pills contain one of the following combinations of estrogen and progestin hormones:Ethynodiol diacetate and ethinyl estradiol Ethynodiol diacetate and mestranol Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol Mestranol and norethindrone Mestranol and norethynodrel Norgestrel and ethinyl estradiolThese birth control pills contain progestin only:Norethindrone NorgestrelOther birth control pills may also contain these ingredients. Where Found Here are several birth control medicines:Levonorgestrel Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol Norethindrone Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiolOther birth control pills may also be available. Symptoms Symptoms of an overdose of birth control pills include:Breast tenderness Discolored urine Drowsiness Heavy vaginal bleeding (2 to 7 days after the overdose) Headache Emotional changes Nausea and vomiting Rash Home Care Seek medical help right away, and call poison control. Do NOT make the person throw up unless poison control or a health care provider tells you to.Stop using the birth control pills and use other methods to prevent pregnancy, if desired. The overdose is not likely to be life-threatening. Before Calling Emergency Have this information ready:The person's age, weight, and condition The name of the medicine (ingredients and strength, if known) When it was swallowed The amount swallowed If the medicine was prescribed for the person Poison Control Your local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.Local poison control centerFor a POISON EMERGENCY call:1-800-222-1222ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATESThis national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. This ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What to Expect at the Emergency Room A trip to the emergency room (ER) will probably not be necessary. If you do go, take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.If an ER visit is needed, the provider will measure and monitor the person's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure.The person may have blood and urine tests, and may receive:Activated charcoal (in extreme cases) Medicines to treat symptoms Outlook (Prognosis) Serious symptoms are very unlikely. Birth control pills may affect the metabolism of other medicines, which can result in other, more serious symptoms or side effects.Open ReferencesReferencesAronson JK. Hormonal contraceptives - emergency contraception. In: Aronson JK, ed. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs. 16th ed. Waltham, MA: Elsevier; 2016:824-826.Aronson JK. Hormonal contraceptives - oral. In: Aronson JK, ed. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs. 16th ed. Waltham, MA: Elsevier; 2016:782-823. 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Birth control pill overdoseBirth control pills, also called oral contraceptives, are prescription medicines used to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pill overdose occurs when someone takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medicine. This can be by accident or on purpose.This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual overdose. If you or someone you are with overdoses, call your local emergency number (such as 911), or your local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States.OverdoseAn overdose is when you take more than the recommended amount of something, often a medicine or drug. An overdose may result in serious, harmful sym...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Poisonous Ingredient Most birth control pills contain one of the following combinations of estrogen and progestin hormones:Ethynodiol diacetate and ethinyl estradiol Ethynodiol diacetate and mestranol Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol Mestranol and norethindrone Mestranol and norethynodrel Norgestrel and ethinyl estradiolThese birth control pills contain progestin only:Norethindrone NorgestrelOther birth control pills may also contain these ingredients. Where Found Here are several birth control medicines:Levonorgestrel Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol Norethindrone Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiolOther birth control pills may also be available. Symptoms Symptoms of an overdose of birth control pills include:Breast tenderness Discolored urine Drowsiness Heavy vaginal bleeding (2 to 7 days after the overdose) Headache Emotional changes Nausea and vomiting Rash Home Care Seek medical help right away, and call poison control. Do NOT make the person throw up unless poison control or a health care provider tells you to.Stop using the birth control pills and use other methods to prevent pregnancy, if desired. The overdose is not likely to be life-threatening. Before Calling Emergency Have this information ready:The person's age, weight, and condition The name of the medicine (ingredients and strength, if known) When it was swallowed The amount swallowed If the medicine was prescribed for the person Poison Control Your local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.Local poison control centerFor a POISON EMERGENCY call:1-800-222-1222ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATESThis national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. This ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What to Expect at the Emergency Room A trip to the emergency room (ER) will probably not be necessary. If you do go, take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.If an ER visit is needed, the provider will measure and monitor the person's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure.The person may have blood and urine tests, and may receive:Activated charcoal (in extreme cases) Medicines to treat symptoms Outlook (Prognosis) Serious symptoms are very unlikely. Birth control pills may affect the metabolism of other medicines, which can result in other, more serious symptoms or side effects.Open ReferencesReferencesAronson JK. Hormonal contraceptives - emergency contraception. In: Aronson JK, ed. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs. 16th ed. Waltham, MA: Elsevier; 2016:824-826.Aronson JK. Hormonal contraceptives - oral. In: Aronson JK, ed. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs. 16th ed. Waltham, MA: Elsevier; 2016:782-823.