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I know certian medications require a person to sit up for 30 minutes after taking it. is sprintec (birth control) one of them? if i lay down after tak

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Once per day: Birth control pills do not require you to sit up after taking it.

Answered 10/20/2016

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After missing one Sprintec birth control pill and having unprotected sex that day can doubling up the next day and the one after be used as an emergency contraceptive?

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