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Is it okay to take your combined pill an hour late? i normally take mine around 9 and took it at 10:00-10:15 3 nights in a row. was i still protected

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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YES: You are protected if you take the pill EACH DAY...an hour by hour "timing" is NOT necessary! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 9/19/2015

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A member asked:

Is it okay to take your combined pill an hour late? i normally take mine around 9 and took it at 10:00-10:15 3 nights in a row. was i still protected

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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