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Hi, i have 21 active pills here and i started to take last aug9 and it will finish on aug29. when should i take the next active pill it is sept5 or 6?

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Dr. Marc Goldhagen answered

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Sunday: Usually you start the active pill on the next Sunday after you finish the last active pill.

Answered 8/12/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, i have 21 active pills here and i started to take last aug9 and it will finish on aug29. when should i take the next active pill it is sept5 or 6?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marc Goldhagen answered

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