Hannah13 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi all. I just had a few quick q's... I was suposed to start my new BC pack on friday, but forgot to get the refill for it and then yesterday they said i didnt have anymore. So, i didnt take any BC pills friday or saturday. What do i need to do when i get the new pack today?? Take 2, plus my one for sunday tonight? BTW, i am not on it for birth control, its to regulate my periods and keep them lighter and faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivercitystein Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Ask the pharmacist to make sure but I believe you take 2 the first day and then 2 the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallingAllAngels Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Agree....when you pick up your pills, ask the pharmacist how many you need to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowcal Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 If you are just on it to regulate your periods just start taking it as soon as you get it as you normally would. If you are also having unprotected sex i'd use extra protection for another week or two just to be extra careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmrth Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 uh I really don't think you take 2 at a time for those missed days, now you'll just have a shifted start date until next month and will need extra protection until you've had a steady month. I've heard it just takes a week but I'd do the full month with extra protection, that and taking 2, I don't know... I wouldn't want to do that, but maybe you can. I'd ask a pharmacist but i'd just go on as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Asti_ Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I do not think you take all the missed pills at once! Thats alot of pills. You only generally take an additional pill if you've missed one within a certain time..you've missed three. You're basically off birth control. You just start the pack as normal, but you've basically lost all protection so you need to go another 7 days with a second method till you're protected again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Talk to the pharmacist, or read the instruction leaflet enclosed with your pills. Most often, you are not meant to double up pills more than once, but your pills may be different. Be careful, and don't guess about these things. Also, if you are sexually active, you should use a back-up form of birth control for the next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleduckie Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 there should be an instruction that comes with the pills. they usually have an FAQ section. it would take less time to read that sheet than to post on the internet. i don't understand why nobody reads those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallingAllAngels Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 what did you find out from the phamacist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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