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What do you think, could my birth control stop working if i take it at different times?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Probably not: Unless you skip doses or entire days- then that can become an issue different time on each day is likely to be tolerated and effective.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 8/10/2013

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A member asked:

What do you think, could my birth control stop working if i take it at different times?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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