It is most important to follow YOUR specific prescription instructions. We are providing information to the masses who do not have their instruction booklets, and are going by typical use. If your prescription says something different, PLEASE follow your prescription instructions!
You said you missed yesterday's pill (Thur, Feb 4th) and the pill the day before (Wed, Feb 3rd). You have yet to take tonight's pill (Fri, Feb 5th).
Since you asked about "doubling up", here's what it would look like (missing 2 pills in-a-row):
Today (Fri, 2/5): take Wednesday, Feb 3rd missed pill as soon as you remember
Tonight (Fri, 2/5): take tonight's pill as usual
Tomorrow (Sat, 2/6): take Thursday, Feb 4th missed pill in the morning
Tomorrow night (Sat, 2/6): take Saturday's pill as usual
It is important to "double up" when you miss 2 pills in a row, and the key is to:
- not take both pills at the same time, as it could cause nausea
- take the pill that you missed first as soon as you remember
- always take THAT DAY'S pill (don't "skip" the day you are on)
Birth control brands are different, and the above are general guidelines. Usually the pill instructions say to "take one pill, then start a new pack" if you miss 3 or more pills in-a-row. If yours is saying to do this after missing 2 in-a-row, then it is important to follow the instructions on YOUR specific prescription. The instructions may vary depending on what week of pills you missed.
Either way, it is also important to read the part of the instructions that say, "Use back up protection, such as a condom, for the following 7 days".
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Yes, I know it can be confusing!
It is most important to follow YOUR specific prescription instructions. We are providing information to the masses who do not have their instruction booklets, and are going by typical use. If your prescription says something different, PLEASE follow your prescription instructions!
You said you missed yesterday's pill (Thur, Feb 4th) and the pill the day before (Wed, Feb 3rd). You have yet to take tonight's pill (Fri, Feb 5th).
Since you asked about "doubling up", here's what it would look like (missing 2 pills in-a-row):
Today (Fri, 2/5): take Wednesday, Feb 3rd missed pill as soon as you remember
Tonight (Fri, 2/5): take tonight's pill as usual
Tomorrow (Sat, 2/6): take Thursday, Feb 4th missed pill in the morning
Tomorrow night (Sat, 2/6): take Saturday's pill as usual
It is important to "double up" when you miss 2 pills in a row, and the key is to:
- not take both pills at the same time, as it could cause nausea
- take the pill that you missed first as soon as you remember
- always take THAT DAY'S pill (don't "skip" the day you are on)
Birth control brands are different, and the above are general guidelines. Usually the pill instructions say to "take one pill, then start a new pack" if you miss 3 or more pills in-a-row. If yours is saying to do this after missing 2 in-a-row, then it is important to follow the instructions on YOUR specific prescription. The instructions may vary depending on what week of pills you missed.
Either way, it is also important to read the part of the instructions that say, "Use back up protection, such as a condom, for the following 7 days".
February 9, 2010 - 2:50pmThis Comment
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