Plan b and Panic attacks - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic attacks is reported as a side effect among people who take Plan b (levonorgestrel), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Oxycodone, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic attacks when taking Plan b. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 38,350 people who have side effects when taking Plan b 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 Panic attacks?

Panic attacks is found to be associated with 2,097 drugs and 2,076 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attacks.

On Jun, 25, 2026

38,350 people reported to have side effects when taking Plan b.
Among them, 21 people (0.05%) have Panic attacks.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Plan b when they have Panic attacks? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic attacks when taking Plan b? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Panic attacks when taking Plan b? *

What are other drugs people take besides Plan b? *

What are other side effects people have besides Panic attacks? *

Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 28.57%
Vaginal Bleeding: 5 people, 23.81%
Menstruation Irregular: 5 people, 23.81%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 19.05%
Dizziness: 4 people, 19.05%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 3 people, 14.29%
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation): 3 people, 14.29%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 14.29%
Crying: 2 people, 9.52%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 9.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 9.52%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 1 person, 4.76%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 1 person, 4.76%
Thrombophlebitis (swelling (inflammation) of a vein caused by a blood clot): 1 person, 4.76%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 4.76%
Pain: 1 person, 4.76%
Nervousness: 1 person, 4.76%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.76%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 4.76%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Panic attacks (2,076 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levonorgestrel (the active ingredients of Plan b) and Plan b (the brand name). 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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