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How close to the same time each day do you need to take birth control (combination pill)? is there a window of hours late that is regularly okay?
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Closer the better: It is suggested that you take the pill at the same time. Variations of a few hours are usually ok, but it could cause some breakthrough bleeding, or if consistant decrease the effectiveness.
Answered 1/11/2016
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