Plan b and Advil drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Plan b (levonorgestrel) and Advil (ibuprofen). Common drug interactions include menstruation irregular among females.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Plan b and Advil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 35 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Plan b?
Plan b has active ingredients of levonorgestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 38,623 Plan b users. Check the latest studies of Plan b.
What is Advil?
Advil has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 62,533 Advil users. Check the latest studies of Advil.
35 people who take Plan b and Advil together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Plan B and Advil, by gender? *:
female:
- Menstruation irregular
- Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
- Menorrhagia (an abnormally heavy bleeding and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals)
- Abdominal distension
- Abdominal pain lower
- Breast tenderness
- Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
male:
n/a
What are the common drug interactions of Plan B and Advil, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
- Menstruation irregular
- Vaginal discharge
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Menorrhagia (an abnormally heavy bleeding and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals)
- Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
- Abdominal tenderness
- Breast tenderness
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
20-29:
- Menstruation irregular
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Gait disturbance
- Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
- Hypersensitivity
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Menstruation delayed (late menstruation cycle)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Oesophagitis (inflammation of oesophagus)
30-39:
- Pain in extremity
- Polymenorrhoea (menstrual disorder)
- Pregnancy after post coital contraception
- Haemorrhage (bleeding)
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Urinary tract infection
- Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
- Vomiting
- Menstruation delayed (late menstruation cycle)
- Abdominal pain lower
40-49:
- Abdominal pain
- Breast swelling
- Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
50-59:
n/a
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 22.86%
- Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 5.71%
- Oropharyngeal Pain: 2 people, 5.71%
- Nerve Compression: 2 people, 5.71%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Advil:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Plan b and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Advil and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
- Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levonorgestrel and ibuprofen (the active ingredients of Plan b and Advil, respectively), and Plan b and Advil (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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