Im taking ortho tryclylen lo but last month i didnt take the (sugar pills) inactive pills or this month neither, but I still wait 6 days to take the white ones. I havent gotten my period this month yet, i did last month though, is this normal? Thanks!
2007-09-05 09:54:20 · 3 answers · asked by Mary 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The inactive pills or placebos don't have any effect on you. The only reason for them is to keep you in the habit of taking a pill every day. Not taking the placebos is the same as taking them. You should be getting your period soon, but if you've missed, just start a new cycle of pills. I would recommend taking the inactive pills next month and every month thereafter, though, just to keep everything on a regular schedule. The pills should be taken the same time every day, whether they are the active or inactive ones. I guess they are there for a reason, and like I said, if you forget to take them, you could forget to take the real ones. That's why they are always included in the packet of pills.
2007-09-05 10:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by gldjns 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Skipping the inactive pills does not weaken the effects of the pill... You are just fine skipping them, not sure why you are late tho... sorry!!
2007-09-05 09:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by IvyDale 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing happens if you don't take the sugar pills. they are really just to help you to stay in the habit of taking a pill every day.
2007-09-05 09:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by Ethan's Mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋