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bethanyvgreen · March 2013

I'm new to this board, but unfortunately I'm here. I went to walgreens to get the cytotec my OB prescribed and the lady at the counter just kept asking questions. My face was flushed and I was about to cry while she asked "are you pregnant? Does your doctor know that you are pregnant?" etc. I look up after asking the questions and see a lady in the background rubbing her 7 month baby bump. It was tough. She was apparently thinking that I was choosing this. I just wanted to run away.

So, I'm home and just took the cytotec and have no idea how things will happen for me. I just feel a little scared. Have any of you ladies gone through this medication before? Any advice is appreciated.

SA1112 · March 2013

Wow, I'm sorry you had to deal with that. Hugs I probably would've blown up at her. I don't have much advice about what you're about to go through with the CytotecI took it but it didn't work. I hope it's over soon for you.

bethanyvgreen · March 2013

Thanks, Its terrible that we are all here, but I'm glad to have support. Reading everyone's story makes me feel a little less alone.

jennamariebee · March 2013

That would make me so angry. I honestly would write a letter to the management at the pharmacy. She didn't handle that very well.

I'm so sorry you're here - lots of hugs to you.

bethLenell · March 2013

I"m so sorry you had to go through that, I would have either yelled or cried...most likely both.

I agree about writing a letter to the manager at that walgreens. There should be some way for the message to get through that there has been a loss.

bethanyvgreen · March 2013

I honestly think it was just stupidity. She did not understand what the medicine was for. I don't think she was trying to be malicious... the pharmacist that gave me a consult was very gracious. I think she realized how dumb the teenager was acting- the one that was checking me out.

amynick25 · March 2013

I'm so sorry that happened to you! I hate Walgreens! When I went to pick up my Cytotec perscription, I was asked the same question. It just made things worse at that point.

Unfortunately, when I took Cytotec, I bled a lot, however I didn't pass everything. I ended up needing to have a D&C. Just make sure you have a lot of pads on hand and someone to keep you company (if possible).

Good Luck and Take Care

Mom1917 · March 2013

How traumatic! I'm sorry that you had that on top of the miscarriage sadness.

bethanyvgreen · March 2013

Thanks ladies. I appreciate the kind words.

housewifebecomesher · March 2013

People can be so insensitive. I had a similar experience with my doc's answering service on MLK Day. All of the questions almost seem insulting to your intelligence after you've gotten such awful news. It gets better and easier with time...I had a D&C but I know some of the ladies on the board have had experience with Cytotec. Good luck, I'm sorry you're going through this.

MrsCoate · March 2013

That is so rude. I'm so sorry. She had no business saying anything.

babyfox22 · March 2013

I'm sorry for your loss!

When I went to CVS at 5 am to get my pain killer prescription filled, after leaving the ER and being there for 5 hours, the pharmacist questioned why they gave me such a large amount of pills..120 I think..and why I needed them. It was so rude and none of her business. When I said "miscarriage" i could tell she got embarrassed and immediately felt bad. I just left the hospital and looked like a hot mess. So I feel your pain in so many ways. People are good at saying the wrong thing

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