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Does having diarrhea 3 hours after taking birth control change its effectiveness? i just got on it last week and took the 8th pill in the pack today.
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Shouldn't: Vomitting would be an issue after taking. Diarrhea is a product of the lower GI tract after absorption has taken place.
Answered 9/4/2015
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