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I've been sick lately and im wondering if i take my birth control and throw up about 30 minutes later should i take it again?
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Yes: The failure rate of birth control pills is very common with stomach flu. Use additional method of contraception this mnth just to be twice as sure.
Answered 12/30/2012
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