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Do malarone pills(taken to prevent malaria) affect the reliability of yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pill? how many hours in between should i leave to take them both?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Do not interact: This medication does not interact with birth control

Answered 4/26/2016

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I take Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for over 2 years. This month my period is very heavy. That hasn't happened since I take the pills, they always made it lighter. Is it norm?

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How long does it take for Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) to become effect? If i didn't take the pill during or right after my period?

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On Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) forgot to take my pill on monday tool two on tuesday at exactly the exact time.I normally do can I habe sex without a condom?

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Been on Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for a year but missed last sunday's pill and had unprotected sex on friday, today's monday, should I be worried or take ecp?

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I take Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for 2.5 years. I always get my period on the day of the last (4th) inactive pill, this month I got it on the day of the 2nd. Is it normal?

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