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Q: taking missed pill

asked by: noellenc on September 1st, 2008

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Hey I just noticed I missed last night's pill when going for tonight's pill at the regular time. I know that I am supposed to take both pills at once now, which I did. I am wondering if in the future I ever do this again is it OK to take 1 pill tonight on usual schedule and the 2nd pill the next morning? Last time I took 2 pills at once I got a stomach ache, so I didn't know if that would be ok. The guidelines all say take it as soon as you remember, so I wasn't sure.

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Dr. Nikola

replied on September 2nd, 2008

Doctor

Gudlines are clear: "as soon as remember". If you remember 24 hours later you should take 2 pills at once. If you take the second pill in the morning you will miss it for 6 hours. Stomach ache is nothing compared to unwanted pregnancy.

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