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I last took my birth control at 7 yesterday morning.i forgot this morning.i'd like to change the time to the evening.i took it at 5pmdo i need backup?
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Wise to do: If you mean by back up should you use another form of birth control, it would be wise to do that for 48 hrs. If you mean take additional pills, the answer is no. You only missed less than 24 hrs of coverage.
Answered 10/4/2014
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