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A member asked:

Took my bc pill at 9:00pm and threw up at 5:00 am will i still be protected?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, pill was fully absorbed overnight.

Answered 5/24/2021

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes, the pill has had plenty of time to absorb.

Dr Adberg agreed

Answered 5/28/2021

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