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A member asked:

I took predizone 2 weeks ago . and i was supposed to have my period 10 days ago and im still not on it and a pharmacy said my body has to adjust to it?

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Late period: You are just off your cycle this is common and not abnormal. Now do check a pregnancy test if negative just be patient.

Answered 2/8/2016

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