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Hi doc, im a single lady and im having problem regarding on taking pills., it my first time to take althea pills a brand of pills here in the pills co?

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Oral contraceptives: Althea is a low dose contraceptive pill. It may take 3 cycles of pills for your body to get used to it, be patient. Do not skip any pills as you run the risk of becoming pregnant. Take as prescribed. After 3 months, see your doctor if you are still having a problem.

Answered 8/8/2014

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A member asked:

Hi doc, im a single lady and im having problem regarding on taking pills., it my first time to take althea pills a brand of pills here in the pills co?

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

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