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I am on marvelon birth control and i have a few packs which expire october 2013. can it be harmful if i take them and will they still be effective?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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Probably: But nobody will tell you for sure. I personally feel that a lot of expiration dates are arbitrary and that the pills are effective for a little longer.

Answered 10/17/2013

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A member asked:

I am on marvelon birth control and i have a few packs which expire october 2013. can it be harmful if i take them and will they still be effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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