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A member asked:

I'm taking tri-sprintec, birth control. i lost the pack the end of the 2nd week and i started a brand new one the day after from week 1 is that bad?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

No: May notice some breakthrough bleeding, which is more of a nuisance than a danger

Answered 6/24/2015

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