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Can you overdose on birth control pill? yesterday my friend said was gonna overdose on the pill and i havent heard from her since. will she be ok?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Hormone "overdose": It is possible to "overdose" on a hormonal medication, but immediate death is not one of the effects.

Dr Goldenberg and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/15/2018

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A member asked:

Can you overdose on birth control pill? yesterday my friend said was gonna overdose on the pill and i havent heard from her since. will she be ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Goldenberg and 2 doctors agreed

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