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I am taking lo loestrin fe for birth control but its a sample from the doctors office can i take this pill to provide pregnancy ?

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Yes: You can continue to use this medicine to prevent pregnancy by getting a prescription from your health care provider.

Dr Whiting agreed

Answered 4/6/2015

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