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I took my birth control pill at 8am and about 2-3 hours later had a loose stool. is that going to affect absorption of the pill?
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Birth Control Pill: Typically certain medications, emesis may affect the absorption of birth control pills. Unlikely, loose stools would affect the absorption, however profuse diarrhea may. You should continue to take your birth control pill as prescribed. If there is no period during the placebo row, consider otc pregnancy test.
Answered 5/30/2020
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