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I left my birth control in my car on a 73ish degree day for 9 hours...will it still be effective?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Call the pharmacy: The daily temperature would not create a problem by itself. However, if the windows are rolled up the temperature inside the car could easily reach 140 F on a sunny day. I would call your pharmacist to get their opinion on the tablet stability under heat stress.

Answered 7/31/2018

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A member asked:

I left my birth control in my car on a 73ish degree day for 9 hours...will it still be effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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