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Never missed a pill on lo loestrin fe but maybe off timing by give or take a few hours. still 99.9% effective?
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Yes: Missing the pill by a few hours will still be effective, but try and stay regular to assure compliance and a definitive steady state level in your system. Best wishes.
Answered 4/28/2017
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As long as only a: couple of hours should be ok.
Answered 7/16/2014
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