![]() Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that day. If you are a Sunday starter, keep taking a pill every day until Sunday. If you miss three active pills in a row in Week 1, 2, or 3, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack on the same day if you are a Day 1 starter. If you miss two active pills in a row in Week 3, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack the same day if you are a Day 1 starter. Use back-up birth control for at least 7 days following the missed pills. Then take one pill per day for the rest of the pack. If you miss two active pills in a row in Week 1 or 2, take two pills per day for two days in a row. If you miss one active pill, take two pills on the day that you remember. Missing a pill increases your risk of becoming pregnant. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions. Use a back-up birth control if you are sick with severe vomiting or diarrhea.įollow the patient instructions provided with your medicine. Tell your doctor if this bleeding continues or is very heavy. You may have breakthrough bleeding, especially during the first 3 months. Your period will usually begin while you are using these reminder pills. The 28 day birth control pack contains seven "reminder" pills to keep you on your regular cycle. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of pills completely. ![]() You may get pregnant if you do not take one pill daily. ![]() When the pills run out, start a new pack the following day. Take one pill every day, no more than 24 hours apart. You may need to use back-up birth control, such as condoms or a spermicide, when you first start using this medication. You will take your first pill on the first day of your period or on the first Sunday after your period begins. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. a history of fibrocystic breast disease, lumps, nodules, or an abnormal mammogram.įollow all directions on your prescription label.a history of irregular menstrual cycles.high cholesterol or triglycerides, or if you are overweight.To make sure birth control pills are safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: if you smoke and are over 35 years old.a history of jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills or.severe migraine headaches (with aura, numbness, weakness, or vision changes), especially if you are older than 35.unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor.a history of hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer.problems with your eyes, kidneys or circulation caused by diabetes.a blood-clotting disorder or circulation problems.heart disease (coronary artery disease, uncontrolled heart valve disorder, history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot).untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure.You should not take birth control pills if you have: ![]()
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