HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Should Be Done After Discontinuing Sprintec?

Hi, I started taking Sprintec on the 27th, but I only did it for 2 days. I ve been forgetting to take it since then, as I ve never done the pill before. What do I do? Do I wait for my period to come again and start a new pack, or do I continue to take them?
Fri, 6 Jan 2017
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

From the 27th, I can see you have missed many pills already. After missing so many pills in a row, you may continue with pills as follows:

- If you are a Day 1 starter, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack on the day you remember

- If you are a Sunday starter, keep taking a pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that day.

I will suggest you try to remember as missing doses exposes you to pregnancy. If you feel you may always forget, I will encourage you to set you alarm or reminder. When you do this for a few days or weeks, it will become a routine.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Should Be Done After Discontinuing Sprintec?

Hi, From the 27th, I can see you have missed many pills already. After missing so many pills in a row, you may continue with pills as follows: - If you are a Day 1 starter, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack on the day you remember - If you are a Sunday starter, keep taking a pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that day. I will suggest you try to remember as missing doses exposes you to pregnancy. If you feel you may always forget, I will encourage you to set you alarm or reminder. When you do this for a few days or weeks, it will become a routine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso