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Im drinking burth control mononessa pills. this is my first pack. i threw up 4 hours after i took the pill. do i need back up birth control?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

30 minute rule: Nope. If you throw up less than thirty minutes after taking the pill you have to take another. If it has been more than thirty minutes you do not need to worry.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/18/2015

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