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I'm on the mini pill norethindrone. i take it faithfully everyday and never missed a pill. occasionally, i get diarrhea at different times. sometimes before my daily pill, sometimes after etc... does this affect it's effectiveness? should i worry?

Q: i'm on the mini pill norethindrone. i take it faithfully everyday and never missed a pill. occasionally, i get diarrhea at different times. sometimes before my daily pill, sometimes after etc... does this affect it's effectiveness? should i worry?

: No. But ask your MD when is the best time to take it for you may be on other meds and he/or she knows you best.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. But ask your MD when is the best time to take it for you may be on other meds and he/or she knows you best.

Answered 7/21/2022

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A member asked:

I'm on the mini pill norethindrone. i take it faithfully everyday and never missed a pill. occasionally, i get diarrhea at different times. sometimes before my daily pill, sometimes after etc... does this affect it's effectiveness? should i worry?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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