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A member asked:
Took my bcp few hours before the time i usually take it which is 8pm its noyvnette and im on my 4th pack am i still protected even though i did this?
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Yes: Yes you are still protected as long as you take a pill every day. The reason we suggest trying to take it within a 2 hour window every day is to lessen side effects such as break through bleeding.
Answered 3/23/2014
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