Posted on 01/13/2007 1:53:49 PM PST by wagglebee
RU-486, in smaller than standard dosages, can be used as an emergency contraceptive. That's not it's most common purpose, and I would agree the author of the article misspoke.
Anyone have a link to the report to the Clinton Administration that's discussed? I'd like to reat that whole puppy.
http://judicialwatch.org/archive/2006/jw-ru486-report.pdf
That's the closest I can find for now. It involves going through a lot of documents though. They start at page 18, before then, it's a summary basically.
It's not the same drug. Mifepristone, RU-486, is used on established pregnancies, not as a morning-after pill (which is a concentrated dosage of normal birth control pills). You seem to share the author's misconception (terrible pun, I know).
Linda,
I understand your point. But I never said they were the same drug. I pointed out, accurately and without misconception, that RU-486 can be used for the same purpose when taken in smaller doses.
I have really not heard that before. If you have something I can read, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks very much. It does seem to be an unusual use; also interesting are the articles on its possible use for treatment of breast tumors and of Cushing's disease.
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