--- title: What Are the Risks of Ordering the Abortion Pill Online? description: Understand the risks of ordering the abortion pill online, including potential health complications, and the importance of consulting with a medical professional for safer options. image: https://alphawomencenter.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/christin-hume-Hcfwew744z4-unsplash-1.jpg --- [Skip to Content](https://alphawomencenter.org/helpful-advice/what-are-the-risks-of-ordering-the-abortion-pill-online#main-content) - [Call | (386) 384-8088](tel:+13863848088) - [Text | (386) 384-8088](sms:+13863848088) [![logo](https://alphawomencenter.org/hubfs/logo.svg)](https://alphawomencenter.org) - [Home](https://alphawomencenter.org) - Show submenu for Services Services - [Snack & Chat](https://alphawomencenter.org/snack-n-chat) - [Text Our Nurses](https://alphawomencenter.org/nurse-chat) - [Considering Abortion](https://alphawomencenter.org/abortion-info) - [Pregnancy Tests](https://alphawomencenter.org/free-pregnancy-tests) - [Ultrasounds](https://alphawomencenter.org/free-ultrasound) - [Parenting Support Services](https://alphawomencenter.org/prenatal-parenting-support) - [Abortion Pill Reversal](https://alphawomencenter.org/abortion-pill-reversal) - [After-Abortion Care](https://alphawomencenter.org/after-abortion-recovery) - [For Guys](https://alphawomencenter.org/for-guys) - [Adoption Information](https://alphawomencenter.org/adoption-information) - [Miscarriage Support](https://alphawomencenter.org/miscarriage-support) - [Healthy Relationships: Boundaries Class](https://alphawomencenter.org/healthy-relationships-counseling) - Show submenu for FAQ's FAQ's - [First Appointment Expectations](https://alphawomencenter.org/what-to-expect) - [About Pregnancy](https://alphawomencenter.org/pregnancy-faqs) - [About Abortion](https://alphawomencenter.org/abortion-faqs) - [About the Abortion Pill](https://alphawomencenter.org/abortion-pill-faqs) - [Helpful Advice](https://alphawomencenter.org/helpful-advice) - [Contact Us](https://alphawomencenter.org/contact) [Make Appointment](https://alphawomencenter.org/make-appointment) [Home](https://alphawomencenter.org) Show submenu for Services Services Show submenu for FAQ's FAQ's [Helpful Advice](https://alphawomencenter.org/helpful-advice) [Contact Us](https://alphawomencenter.org/contact) [Make Appointment](https://alphawomencenter.org/make-appointment) # What Are the Risks of Ordering the Abortion Pill Online? ![What Are the Risks of Ordering the Abortion Pill Online?](https://alphawomencenter.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/christin-hume-Hcfwew744z4-unsplash-1.jpg) You may be wondering what the risks of ordering the abortion pill online are. Along with the potential physical side effects of the abortion pill, there are risks to ordering them online. Risks could include wrong dosage, ineffectiveness, and taking the abortion pill while having underlying conditions, which could cause complications.   It’s important to protect your health by confirming where your pregnancy stands and speaking with a medical professional. ## Unguaranteed Origin of the pill The FDA [recommends](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/information-about-mifepristone-medical-termination-pregnancy-through-ten-weeks-gestation#:~:text=FDA%20Does%20Not,of%20those%20medications.) that women not purchase the abortion pill online. They developed a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation program for certain medications that are shown as risky. In this FDA program, it’s suggested that each drug of the abortion pill process should only be obtained through approved medical providers and pharmacies. The FDA shares that purchasing the abortion pill online has its risks as you cannot be guaranteed the drugs’ origin, dose, effectiveness, or even ingredients. The abortion pill purchased online poses a severe health risk as they may be mislabeled, laced with other drugs, or expired. ## Speak with a Medical Professional about the abortion pill Talk to a medical provider you trust to understand the risks and confirm if the abortion pill is right for you. TheMayo Clinic shares several conditions that disqualify a woman from using the abortion pill, including: - Are too far along in your pregnancy - Have an intrauterine device (IUD)  - Have a suspected ectopic pregnancy - Have certain medical conditions. - Take certain medicines - Can’t receive follow-up or emergency care - Have an allergy to the medications used There are over[200 medications](https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/mifepristone-oral-route/precautions/drg-20067123?p=1) not recommended to use with mifepristone (the first drug of the two drugs used in the abortion pill method). Some of these include antibiotics and anti-anxiety medications. Confirming if the abortion pill drugs interact with your current medications is essential to protect your health. ## Confirm Your Pregnancy Details Lastly, since the [FDA](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/information-about-mifepristone-medical-termination-pregnancy-through-ten-weeks-gestation) only recommends that women up to 10 weeks of gestation take the abortion pill, you will want to confirm how far along you are with an ultrasound. An ultrasound can also confirm any potential pregnancy complications. 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