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How many times can you take the plan b pill and it still remains effective?

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No set number: It should work each time if taken at the right time, but you should not be having to take it more than 1-2 times a yr at the most, it is not supposed to be used as birth control, if you are taking it frequently, you need to get on a reliable birth control that u will use, so please see your gyn esp at your age.

Answered 10/3/2017

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