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	How effective is emergency contraception?
	If Levonelle One Step® fails, will it harm the baby?
	If I'm already pregnant when I take Levonelle One Step® (emergency contraceptive pills) will they harm the baby?
	Is Levonelle One Step® safe?
	What does the pharmacist need to know when I ask for Levonelle One Step®?
	How much does Levonelle One Step® cost?
	What’s in emergency contraceptive pills?
	What if I’m under sixteen?
	How often can I take Levonelle One Step®?
	Who can't take Levonelle One Step®?
	When might the pills not work?
	Could I have a severe reaction to emergency contraceptive pills?
	When should I not buy Levonelle One Step® at the pharmacy?
	I’ve had unprotected sex. Am I likely to get pregnant?
	What is an ectopic pregnancy?
	Who can't take Levonelle One Step® emergency contraceptive pills?
	Who can’t have an IUD fitted?
	Can I keep taking my regular contraceptive pills?
	Why can't I take Levonelle One Step® more often?
	Can I breast-feed my baby if I take Levonelle One Step®?
	Will I know if I was pregnant?
	When will my period come?
	Can other medications affect the contraceptive Pill?
	Where can I go for advice about STDs and STIs?
	What are the symptoms of STDs and STIs?

Can other medications affect the contraceptive Pill?

The following may reduce the effectiveness of the combined Pill

Antibiotics
St John's Wort
Carbamazepine

The following may reduce the effectiveness of the Progestogen only Pill or mini-Pill . These are the same medicines which may reduce the efficacy of Levonelle One Step®.

Carbamazepine
St John's Wort
Rifampicin