Misoprostol — which is around 80 percent effective on its own, although it sometimes has to be taken more than once — is also used to treat ulcers, and is available over the counter in many ...

A medication abortion involves taking both mifepristone and misoprostol, but experts say that misoprostol alone is a safe and effective method. (Getty Images) Adding to the confusion is the fact ...

On Friday afternoon, the Louisiana Department of Health released a memo with instructions to doctors about how they can use misoprostol in hospitals.

How effective is it to take only half of the standard two-drug regimen for a medication abortion? And how safe is it? Experts explain.