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What happens when you take tri-sprintec irregularly and it ceases to be effective?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Tri-sprintec: It is not effective during the time frame that it is irregularly used and back up protection should be used at that time.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 5/10/2015

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A member asked:

What happens when you take tri-sprintec irregularly and it ceases to be effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Anyanwu agreed

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