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Been using 21 day bcps and lost one pill today.can i possibly use a pill from another 21day pack instead of the pill i lost or are they different????
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Package insert: Anytime you deviate from the proper use of birth control pills refer to the package insert for guidance. If you have lost one of the active pills you can just take the next one in the same package.
Answered 6/26/2017
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