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birth control pill
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 6:52 am
by silverc
Hi! I am on the pill for 5 months now. Today I forgot I had already taken the pill and I took another one. Is there a problem with taking two pill in one day? Will that affect the effectiveness of the pill?
Re: birth control pill
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 7:22 am
by Ashleah
Hi Silverc,
Continue to take your pill as usual. Anytime that you have a concern about effectiveness you should back up with condoms.
Now that you have a pill missing from your packet, it is best to refer to the informational packet or consult with your doctor/pharmacist who can provide specific directions for the type of pill that you are taking.
Re: birth control pill
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 7:28 am
by silverc
All right, thank you! I do have an extra pack I keep in case I need it... I'll try writing my doctor an e-mail to see what I can do.
Re: birth control pill
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 7:42 am
by Ashleah
Okay, great! You could also pull the pill from that packet.
Re: birth control pill
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:07 am
by silverc
Oh so if I take a pill from that pack tomorrow and than continue to take my pills as usual I should be fine? (I will still be using condoms. Me and my boyfriend always do)
Re: birth control pill
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:27 am
by Ashleah
Yes. So since you took Saturday and Sunday's pill today, take Sunday's pill from the spare pack tomorrow and continue as usual.