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A member asked:

I had unprotected sex and took plan b the next night. but then the night after i took plan b i had unprotected again. is the pill still effective?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Should still work: The Plan B should work for about 72 hours. Although nothing is 100%. I would recommend you would be best to be on regular birth control.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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