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First time using birth control. I had gotten my prescription and the brand sprintec stated i should start on sunday, but i started on monday and dont have the sunday pill anymore so i only have 20 active pills. My question is can i just take the reminding pills normally or what is there to do?
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Birth control pills need to be taken as instructed. Since you have taken it a day late, you need to continue it and finish the pack. During this period, use additional contraceptives like condom and spermicidal agents to be on the safer side. Make sure you take the next pack as instructed. Otherwise, you would carry risk of becoming pregnant.
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Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S
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How Should Birth Control Pills Be Taken?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Birth control pills need to be taken as instructed. Since you have taken it a day late, you need to continue it and finish the pack. During this period, use additional contraceptives like condom and spermicidal agents to be on the safer side. Make sure you take the next pack as instructed. Otherwise, you would carry risk of becoming pregnant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S