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Q: taking double pills

asked by: Canadiancowgirl on September 9th, 2008

New User

ok I have a stupidity question. I wasn't thinking right when i took my pill this morning. I looked at my pack and there was still a pill in the monday slot. So I took it plus todays thinking I forgot my pill yesterday. Then I realized that I didn't forget I just took a pill out of the wrong slot yesterday. Is it harmful? And now what do I do about the rest of the pack? Do I skip tomorrow or skip next monday? Or do I start the surgar pills right away on monday? I'm on Alesse. This is my first pack. I'm such an fool. Thanks for any answers.

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Dr. Nikola

replied on September 11th, 2008

Doctor

You made a mistake but nothing bad will happen. It is a greater mistake to miss a pill than to double it.

You may continue taking the pills every day as shedule. You shouldn't skip any day because you may cause withdrawal bleeding. When you finish the pack you can start another pack.

You should be more careful in the future.

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