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European scientists question effectiveness of drug identical to Plan B One Step

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By ABC13
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
HOUSTON

European officials now saying an emergency contraceptive identical to Plan B One Step may not be effective for some women over a certain weight.

French scientists found the drug began losing its effectiveness for women over 165 pounds.

The FDA is currently reviewing the issue.

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