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Will i be protected right away when switching birth control pill brands (both combination), taking new brand after last active pill of old brand?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Joseph Warren answered

It's OK: Yes. If you are currently taking a birth control pill, you will continue to be protected when you switch to a different pill, unless you stop taking them completely in between.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Your body does not recognize one brand of pill from the other.

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/27/2014

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A member asked:

Will i be protected right away when switching birth control pill brands (both combination), taking new brand after last active pill of old brand?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Joseph Warren answered

Dr Juchau agreed

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

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