![]() You should also avoid alcohol if you take these medications. Do not drive, operate hazardous equipment if you use Gravol, Tylenol 3 or Oxycodone.The doctor will talk with you to make sure the abortion is complete. You may still be bleeding at this time, which is normal. Your follow up appointment is very important for your safety.Morning sickness should disappear within two days after taking the first medication and breast changes usually settle by the end of the first week but both may persist if you are on hormonal birth control. Mood swings or emotional upset often accompanies the drop in pregnancy hormones and may last for a few days or even weeks.Heat from a hot water bottle or heating pad can also be very helpful for cramps. Aspirin (A.S.A., Entrophen) may increase bleeding. Use Tylenol or Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Actiprofen) if needed. Menstrual-like cramping pain is normal after a medication abortion.Your normal period should begin 4-6 weeks after the abortion, unless you are on birth control pills, Depo Provera (the shot) or have a Mirena IUD inserted.It is also possible that you may only have a few hours of heavy bleeding or no bleeding at all. ![]() Ten days is the average time of bleeding, although sometimes there can be bleeding on and off or continuously until the next period comes in 4-6 weeks. It is likely to be heavier than a period at first, and stay at least as heavy as a period for a few days. Here’s what to expect after the medication abortion:
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