A few questions about the Microgynon 30 birthcontrol pills not included in the instructions given?

Question

I started taking Microgynon 30 pill last wednesday. So I've been on them for 6 days. I Take them at 8pm. I want to know a few things that weren't in the intructions.

My first question is, is there a time limit each way like before or after the time I normally take the pill when its ok to take it. Like a few hours before 8pm a few hours after ect.

When I start my second pack is it ok to take that months pills at 6am instead of 8pm? This is easier for my lifestyle.

Also like most people on the odd weekend every now and then I like to go to out and like alot of people sometimes I over drink and at worst am sick. Does anyone know how long it takes for the pills to be absorbed into the system? Say I take it at 8pm and am sick at 10pm-11pm would that be ok? This obviously isn't an everyday thing =]

Back to my first question, might it be better for me to take my pill earlyer in the day if I knew I might be drinking later on? Rather than at my normal time of 8pm?

Answer 1

With regard to your first question if one takes the pill a bit late (like by about 5 minutes) you are still ok. It should be ok if you end up taking it early. But only do that once in a while because if you make that change spotting will occur. I've had it happen to me.

As for the second question about taking it in the a.m. you could try it at 6 a.m. if your doctor says it's ok but the reason they usually recommend taking it at night is so that you don't run in to problems with nauseau which can occur by taking it in the a.m. (I've had this happen to me before as well).

As for the 3rd and 4th question I would recommend checking with both your doctor and pharmacist on this to see what they say.

Answer 2

I take microgynon and yes it's fine. I never remember to take mine at the same time everyday. You have 12 hours to take it after the time you should have. If you usually take it at 4.30pm then you have till 4.30am to take it before you have to start worrying. It's all explained on the leaflet that comes with it. I always try to take mine on a morning before work (about 9ish) but sometimes i forgotten and take it when i've got home (about 6ish), it's fine, don't worry. If you go past the twelve hours though you need to use extra contraception for 7 days but thats explianed in the leaflet also.