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I have taken 2 pills ( 1 dose ) of emergency contraception pills . should i take another dose? if yes then when?
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Not necessary: No, however, you may want to consider definitive BC ( pills, foam, jelly, sponge, ) PLUS have you partner always use condoms.
Answered 6/16/2015
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No, taking more: than one dose for one episode will potentially increase side effects but won't improve effectiveness.
Answered 11/28/2017
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