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I set my alarm for 7:00pm daily to take my birthcontrol. My boyfriend freaks out if i take it like and hour or two later. I haven't missed on since i started taking them 4 months ago. Is it bad to take it two hours later?

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by dj ruba on Oct 2, 2009 at 7:10 am Permalink

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I have asked my pharmacist this question before. He said 2 hours late or early shouldn't
Be a problem,but, if I missed a dose in days 9-15 of my cycle it was best
If I used additional birth control protection(condom)
I was reading up on fertility days, and people that have been on birth control
Pills at least 4 months have easier predictable fertility days, because
You are ovulating pretty much at the same time of month every time.
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by Anonymous on Jun 2, 2009 at 12:45 pm Permalink

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No... As long as you take it within 12 hours then it's okay.
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by mylovexoxo on Apr 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm Permalink

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an hour to 2 hours late isnt bad at all.

My pharmicist said it is ok to do that.

only take 2 in one day if you miss a pill though.
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by Anonymous on Jan 12, 2009 at 6:24 pm Permalink

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I wouldn't say it's "bad" necessarily; however, the more consistently you take your pill, the better protection you have from getting pregnant. I know it's kind of a pain sometimes, but the best thing you could do is take them exactly when your alarm goes off every day--Better safe than sorry, right?!

--ANW
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by Lady Lavender on Nov 19, 2008 at 1:57 pm Permalink

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I used to be on the pill and I always allotted a two hour window within which to take the pill. I never had any problems.
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by dead leaves raked in a pile on Nov 19, 2008 at 1:12 pm Permalink

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This is a good question and the simple answer is probably not for 2 hours but:

IT DEPENDS

Although most pills are fairly relaxed and as has been said can be taken up to a day late, some pills are very fussy about when you take them. I believe these are the low dose or progesterone only pills. These pills must be taken very close to the right time to remain effective.

If you (or your boyfriend) are concerned- get the facts about the particular type of pill you're using.

Then you'll know and won't have to worry.
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by NightTripper on Nov 19, 2008 at 1:10 pm Permalink

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it decreases effectiveness of it
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by -_You Can Leave Your Hat On....- on Nov 19, 2008 at 1:10 pm Permalink

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why not read the leaflet that comes with your medicines? it will tell you all you need to know
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by G_tech on Nov 19, 2008 at 1:10 pm Permalink

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as long as its taken DAILY that is the important part, whether it be first thing in morning or just be for bed etc.
If you take vitamins take it then as long as you make it part of your regimen in time you will not forget, if by chance you do, one day take soon as you remember,4-5 hours or like next day. when you worry is if you miss 2 or more days in a row.
to be really sure on all points call your DR or clinic and ask, I'm sure they will tell you any fine points you need to know on the pill.

hope this helps
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by luna y sol on Nov 19, 2008 at 1:09 pm Permalink

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Which kind is it?

For combined oral contraceptives (the usual pill), there's a 12 hour window but for progesterone only pills (the mini pill), the window is much smaller...I think it's less than 6 hours.
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