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Q: the Pill And Medication

asked by: saucylady on May 8th, 2007

New User

On monday 7th i took my first pill of the pack in the morning, but later that evening i got bitten by a dog so had to be put on medication, i had sex that morning would that pill of protected me for that day?? i haven't had sex since monday morning because the doctor told me im not protected because of the medication but im just a bit worried now about that monday morning. someone please put my mind at rest!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Anne123

replied on May 8th, 2007

Experienced User

It's not too late for you to get plan B (the morning-after pill), if you really want to put your mind at ease.

If your doctor said that the medication can alter the effectiveness of the pill, then you are at risk to get pregnant. To what degree, we don't know. The pill you took monday morning would have theoretically protected you for the day on monday until you took the medication, but since sperm can live inside you for up to 5 days, you are at an increased risk for pregnancy due to the medication.

If you do get plan b, make sure to speak with a pharmacist or your doctor and find out if the medication will affect plan b as well.

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