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A member asked:

If i started my birth control july 13th on a saturday and it's na sept and i was suspose to start my new pack yesterday on the 7th but my prescription?

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Sorry: But i don't know what you're asking. The package insert should tell you exactly how to take the pills. Generally they're consecutive for 28 days or 21 on and 7 off. If you have questions, check w/your doctor or pharmacist.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 9/9/2013

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