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I changed my pill after placebo week into different brand but they contain exact same content, do i have to wait for a week to be protected or am i already protected on the first week of switching the pill since they have the same content?

Q: i changed my pill after placebo week into different brand but they contain exact same content, do i have to wait for a week to be protected or am i already protected on the first week of switching the pill since they have the same content?

: You should have the same protection.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You should have the same protection.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/9/2022

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A member asked:

I changed my pill after placebo week into different brand but they contain exact same content, do i have to wait for a week to be protected or am i already protected on the first week of switching the pill since they have the same content?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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