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Started new pack of ortho tricyclen lo sunday. forgot to take mon, tues, wed. last night (thurs) i took 2. how do i get the rest caught back up?

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Forgotten: Double up until caught up but also remember to use a backup method of contraception.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 6/24/2017

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