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A member asked:

Had loose stool (slight diarrhea) about 1.5 hours after taking my bcp at 9pm. does that make it less effective? should i take plan b tomorrow morning?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : Diarrhea does not decrease the effectiveness of birth control. Plan B is not needed in this case

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2015

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