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I take nortrel 28 day. i thought yesterday was sunday and took my first pill from a new pack. what do i do now?

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

Don't worry: You started a new pack a day early. No worries. Just keep taking your pills every day (but a day early) for the rest of the month. You can start again on Sunday with your next pack. Best wishes!

Answered 7/30/2017

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A member asked:

I take nortrel 28 day. i thought yesterday was sunday and took my first pill from a new pack. what do i do now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Whiting answered

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