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Have been on orsythia for 4 months. was on antibiotics but just finished them 2 days ago. about to start a new pack of orsythia. safe from pregnancy?

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Add extra protection: Supplement the pill with a spermicide/condom for 2 weeks just in case the antibiotic lowered the efficacy of the pill.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 4/15/2016

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I missed two pills Saturday 10 pill on week 3 andSunday 11 pill on week 4 i finished all my placebo pill still havent had my period and tomorrow Sunday I am suppose to start a new pack took a pregnancy test and it was negative had sex on August 3rd ?

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On orsythia for 5 months. Off for three weeks now. Pregnancy symptoms..Cramping, metallic taste in mouth, etc. Could this just be from coming off pill?

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Im on my period and i missed a bc pill. The following day i took 2 to make up for yesterday I use orsythia 28 pack. Am i still gonna be 100% protected?

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Started orsythia pill pack 2-3 hours late. Am I still protected? Been taking the pill packs at the same time everyday for 2 and a half years.

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This is my first pack of Orsythia. I am on the last day of my inactive pill and my period hasn't started. Is this normal?

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