I'm asking for my friend, here cause she asked me, and I have no idea. She recently started birth control and last night she missed a pill. She remembered a little bit ago, but she said she was afraid to take it because she'll take the next one in a few hours. Is it okay for her to take two within a few hours of each other, or what should she do?
And just for my curiosity, what happens if you take two that close to each other?
2007-03-26 09:48:00 · 8 answers · asked by dancerhelen2006 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
She should read the pamphlet inside the package of pills. If you forget, you are supposed to take the next one as soon as possible. The worst side effect is it might make you a little queasy if you don't take it with a little food.
2007-03-26 09:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I acutally have done this before. But I just took 2 pills in one day. I would take the pill that i missed as soon as i remembered and then take the other at the regularly schedulued time.
If you miss 1 pill take it as soon as you remember and take your next pill at your usual time. This may mean taking 2 pills in 1 day
If you miss 2 pills in a row in the first two weeks: Take two pills on the day you remember and two pills the next day. Finish the rest of the pack as usual. Use a backup form of birth control for one week.
Go to any search engine and type in Birth control pill. On the websites they will usually tell you what to do in case you miss a day. It also states what to do on the directions that come with the pill. At least mine always does. Hope this helps.
2007-03-26 17:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by Kris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should take the pill she missed immediately, then take the next one at the normal time. The instructions should tell her to do this; there's no problem with taking the two that close to each other.
The only problem is a slightly reduced effectiveness of the pill for that particular month, especially if she misses pills on a regular basis.
She may want to use alternative birth control in addition to the pill until her next cycle, if she's concerned.
2007-03-26 16:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What should I do if I forget to take my pill?
If you miss one pill, take one now and the next at the usual time.
If you miss two pills in a row during the first 2 weeks, take two for 2 days and also use backup birth control for the next 7 days. If you miss two or more pills in a row in the third week, or you miss three or more pills in a row anytime, follow this guideline:
If you always start on Sunday, keep taking pills until the next Sunday. Start a new pack that Sunday. Also use backup birth control for the next 7 days.
If you do not start on Sundays (day 1 starters), throw out the rest of the pill pack. Start a new pack that day. Also, use backup birth control for the next 7 days.
On a 28-day pill pack, if you forget any of the 7 "reminder" pills (no hormones), throw out the pills you missed and keep taking one each day until the pack is empty. You do not need a backup method.
If you forget to take a single progestin-only tablet (Micronor, Nor-Q), consult with your doctor immediately. The chance of pregnancy is greater than that with combination (estrogen plus progestin) pills.
2007-03-26 16:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by stephanie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you miss a pill the next day your period may develop shortly even if it is a small one after this mistake you tell her that she is now able to get pregnant. You need to keep it on time every day and no excuses. There are pill boxes that have a timer and always keep it in your purse. You should not time your pill at night because that is when you get tired and most likely to forget. Take them when you brush your teeth in the morning because a real slob can only forget to brush in the morning. Keep a schedule and take it at the most predictable time of your day.
2007-03-26 16:57:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she can and should do this. Tell her to take the pill she missed as soon as possible, and the next pill at the regular time. May make her nauseous, but if she doesn't take 2, she may get pregnant.
2007-03-26 16:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by Seussy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just skip the missed dose and take it as normal. REad the package insert that comes with the pills and that will tell you everything you need to know. If in doubt, call your doctor.
2007-03-26 16:51:07 · answer #7 · answered by a_k 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
she's going to feel nauseous. but whenever she misses a pill, she should take it right away. then take the other one later.
2007-03-26 16:50:21 · answer #8 · answered by Your_Star 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋