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F, 25, filipina. just started new pack of birth control pills and on my 3rd pill of the pack now but this brand is super nauseating and is making me sick. can i change pill brand and start taking that one tomorrow immediately? do i leave out 3 pills?

Q: f, 25, filipina. just started new pack of birth control pills and on my 3rd pill of the pack now but this brand is super nauseating and is making me sick. can i change pill brand and start taking that one tomorrow immediately? do i leave out 3 pills?

: You can switch to the new pack and don't have to leave out the 3 pills

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Dr. Tarun Jain answered

You can switch to the new pack and don't have to leave out the 3 pills

Answered 9/22/2021

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A member asked:

F, 25, filipina. just started new pack of birth control pills and on my 3rd pill of the pack now but this brand is super nauseating and is making me sick. can i change pill brand and start taking that one tomorrow immediately? do i leave out 3 pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tarun Jain answered

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