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A member asked:

Have been taking pill each day - within about a 3 hr window. have i been protected?

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Dr. Scott Swope answered

Yes: Yes you should be. If question, talk with your doctor.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/28/2014

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