A member asked:

I've been sick lately and im wondering if i take my birth control and throw up about 30 minutes later should i take it again?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Yes: The failure rate of birth control pills is very common with stomach flu. Use additional method of contraception this mnth just to be twice as sure.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 12/30/2012

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A member asked:

I've been sick lately and im wondering if i take my birth control and throw up about 30 minutes later should i take it again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Dr Enriquez agreed

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