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I take ortho tri-cyclen lo for my acne. missed 1 pill in wk 2. took it next day. missed 2 days in a row &caught up next days.start new pack or finish?
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Protection: For the acne, you can just finish the pack. For pregnancy protection, whether you finish the pack or start a new pack, you should use another method of contraception, such as condom, for another cycle.
Answered 3/11/2014
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