im changing from 1 pill to another as the one i was taking wasnt suiting me. the doc told me to take the new pill without a 7 day break but i did not get my pescription through. is it ok to wait till my next period and start taking it then??i know everyone will tell me to ring doc but hes not open on a sun!! i only took the pill which im changng for a month and since i came off it im feeling irritable, hormonal and having hot flushes!! has any1 had this??
2007-02-24 10:07:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes it is fine to do this. If you start your new pill on the 1st day of your next period you will have contraceptive cover from this day on. Then of course go into the usual pattern of 21 on, 7 days off.
Your current symptoms should subside they are just due to hormone withdrawal.
In future you can phone NHS 24/direct at weekends for advise from a nurse/doctor direct.
2007-02-24 10:19:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I haven't had that kind of hormonal reaction to one, but most likely you can begin taking your pill as soon as you pick up your new scrip, monday? And at the same time call the doc to give them a heads up. If the doc wants you to start now then just start, he may want you to skip your cycle and re regulate.
2007-02-24 10:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by bbydrms2007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By not continuing means it will not be safe to have unprotected sex - it is ok to wait but you must use other protection to avoid getting pregnant. The reason for your flushes etc. is the changing of pills - they are affecting your hormone balance.
2007-02-24 10:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally agree with the person above. These symptoms are pretty common for people changing or stopping pills. They play havoc with your hormones and stuff.
2007-02-24 10:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by Princess Paradox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This does happen and you can not wait untill "next-time",ring up Monday and get this sorted,DON'T leave it an other month,your doctor didnt say to you "just leave it and take it when you want,did he."
No he changed you right a way,cos you needed to get it sorted,i dont know what was said so i can't advise you any more than what i have,good luck,and don't forget,ring Monday.
2007-02-24 10:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's why its important to follow the MD's orders etc.I would use an alternate form of birth control,call your MD on Monday morning for further advice.Take care. SW RNP
2007-02-24 10:14:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
can't see why there would be a problem with that - just make sure you use extra protection. you could ring nhs direct to check x
0845 46 47 (nhs direct)
2007-02-24 10:10:21 · answer #7 · answered by aria 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably wont help you, as Ive not taken the pill that you have said about, but please do try and look into the website of:-
www.seroxatmad.co.uk
2007-02-24 10:17:56 · answer #8 · answered by minniemix 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋