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Is it ok to take althea pills even if i don't have my period yet? what would be the possibilities?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure : as long as you know you are not pregnant you can start whenever you like

Answered 2/23/2015

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