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Q: Taking Pills On Time... Help

asked by: julia1311 on April 9th, 2006

Experienced User

I'm very new to the world of birth control pills... So i'm a bit worried and scared...

I just want to know how important it is to take the pills at the same time everyday... Here's an example:

i normally take them around 9:30am... But lets say one day I took it at 9:45, or even 10:00... Is this bad?

Also, apx. How much does alesse cost?

Thank you...

Replies(4)

Kgirl16

replied on April 9th, 2006

Experienced User

No dear don't worry. I've taken pills up to almost 2 hours apart from regular time and it's okay. Your internal clock isn't 24 hour precise ;) don't worry about that. And alesse in canada I do believe costs me $13, so roughly $8 or $9 in the states?

julia1311

replied on April 10th, 2006

Experienced User

kgirl16 wrote:

no dear don't worry. I've taken pills up to almost 2 hours apart from regular time and it's okay. Your internal clock isn't 24 hour precise ;) don't worry about that. And alesse in canada I do believe costs me $13, so roughly $8 or $9 in the states?

thank you so much... Puts my mind at ease. I worry too much. And thanks about the cost.. I live in canada as well so thats good to know, I thought it was expensive.. And considering im a student who doesnt work I was afraid I wouldnt be able to aford it..

Thanks again! :)

averiex

replied on April 24th, 2006

Experienced User

julia1311 wrote:

kgirl16 wrote:

actually i've done the same thing about the timing, but also you have to remember that the lower the estrogen level the more precise the timing is for running out considering it is on a 24 hour cycle. Just take it as soon as you remember, as long as it's not four hours late.

xashleex

replied on April 25th, 2006

Experienced User

U know if ur worried about not taking the pill ontime try goin gon the shot :)

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