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Can you take the plan b pill as soon as you finish having sex is it okay to take asap if you dont want to wait 24 hours or what is the time frame ?

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Yes: the sooner you take it the more effective it is, for contraception. No later than 5 days after sex.

Answered 5/22/2019

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