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What happens if you forget to take the first birth control pill of the pack? should you take two the next day?

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Dr. David Kurss answered

Yes: Good move to double up. The worst pills to miss or delay taking in a pill pack is the first one.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

What happens if you forget to take the first birth control pill of the pack? should you take two the next day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Kurss answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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