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Q: I Lost One Pill, Please Help

asked by: Mystical on April 5th, 2005

New User

I am hoping that someone here can give me some advice on this...

On friday I dropped the pill for that day on the floor and I couldnt find it! (it was one of the light pills for ortho-tri-cyclen lo) I didnt know what to do, so I called my friend and she said just miss the pill that day and take the next pill the following day like i'm supposed to. She said that missing one day is not a big deal, just continue the packet on the following day like planned. I have never missed a pill the entire 3 years of being on it, so I took her advice since she has missed pills before.

Today is tuesday (about 4 days later) and now I am lightly bleeding as if I was on my period. I understand that this is a result of missing one day and my body is reacting... But my question is:

1) should I continue the packet like I have been?

2) what should I do if I lose a pill again on a different cycle?

I hope someone can get back to me. Thanks

update: I have had light bleeding everyday sincei posted this. It hasnt stopped, but I continued to take my birth control pills daily (except for missing that one day. I am supposed to get my period in a week. I really hope I get a real period since ive been bleeding for a week and a half

Last edited by Mystical on April 12th, 2005 09:45 AM; edited 1 time in total

Replies(3)

Mystical

replied on April 12th, 2005

New User

Hello? No one has any advice for me?

:(

wakkochic17

replied on April 12th, 2005

Experienced User

You say you missed one of the light pills.. Which week would that be for? (i don't take ortho lo). If it was an "active" pill, then you should not have skipped a day. When you get your next pack, look at the directions that comes with it or ask a pharmacist. Some say to start a new pack if you lose a pill, but you might be able to start with the next day's pill and continue through the rest of the pack. The bleeding sounds normal. I've missed days and had to catch up by taking two pills the next day and would get that same bleeding.

mandilyn

replied on April 12th, 2005

Experienced User

I'm nat too familiar with ortho lo, but you probably should've taken the next days pill right away. Definitely continue taking the pills like you have been - that's good. Do you have the instructions that came with the pack? Typically if you miss a pill you're supposed to take it as soon as you remember even if that means taking two pills in one day. Since you missed a pill all together I would use a back-up method if you have sex...I feel that you can never be too careful. The directions on any pills I have ever had say you don't need a back-up if you take the pill as soon as you remember, but you didn't take one at all so I would be careful (if you miss two, you do need a back-up because you could get pregnant). I would also call your doctor's nurse...They're an awesome resource for situations like this!!

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