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A member asked:

I'm taking the altavera birth control pill. is it safe to stop mid-pack?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Altavera: The Altavera will cease to protect you if you do that.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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