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A 17-year-old female asked:
if you take the contraceptive combined pill at different times everyday is it still as effective ?
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Dr. Steve Choi answered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Stick to a routine: It should be okay, but generally with oral contraceptives, you want to stick to a regular schedule to avoid missing doses and if other occasions arise.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
My age 50 years..its save or not if I take contraceptive pil low dose. [email protected] also take tab acepril 5mg daily?
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Dr. Kent Childs answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Ocp: Usually not recommended bc potential complications
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