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A member asked:

I threw up about 1 hr after taking my desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel). should i retake?got sick from taking iron on empty stomach and maybe electrolytes drank while running

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably: You are likely protected, but could take another dose to be sure. Another option is just to use another form of contraception until your next period to be safe.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 4/26/2014

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