Morning after pill may be a fake

 Although not FDA approved, counterfeit morning-after pills may have made their way into our local market. They could pose a problem for young women, including those considering procedures such as breast augmentation or liposuction. Dr. O’Toole and his staff explain to patients that a pregnancy test is given the morning of surgery by the surgery center for every patient. If the test is positive the surgery will need to be rescheduled. Patients who are considering surgery and are scheduled should utilize alternative forms of birth control leading up to the month prior to their surgery. This is the best way to ensure that there will not be a pregnancy surprise the morning of surgery. Most alarming is the fact that there are morning-after pill circulating that may be fake. According to ABC7 The Food and Drug Administration says the emergency contraceptive drug Evital is not approved for use in the U.S. The agency says counterfeit versions that may not be safe or effective appear to be turning up in Hispanic communities. Anyone who has experienced problems after taking Evital labeled as the 1.5 mg tablet should contact their doctor.