Missed pill!

[Paigeleann]

I missed by BC pill b 5 hours on thursday, then again by 5 hrs yesterday. my boyfriend and i had sex today with a condom (we also had sex wensday but he pulled out) but the condom broke and he came in me. What suld we do? We plan on getting plan b tomorrow (seeing as today is a holiday and no pharm. are open.) but if i take the pan b do i throw out my bc pack or finish the pack? Im really freaking out am im in desperate need of ANY advice. thank you!

[PJhavinfunagain]

Ask the Pharmacist or your doc tomorrow.

[queqid]

SLOW DOWN and chill. You are fine. You didn't miss anything. Like other meds, you have a built up effect. You can take that pill at any time during the day---even miss a day and you are fine. As long as you take the pills on a "regular" basis, there should be no problem.

It is a good habit to take your pill at about the same time--I take all my meds at breakfast and dinner. When I was on the pill I took it at breakfast.

I am sure that you have a cell phone--set the alarm on it as a "pill" reminder if you are worried.

Again, it will be fine.

[OhThereYouAre]

And use this as a learning experience.

Be careful next time.

[stressed]

The pill can be ineffective if you have missed it for over 12 hours, especially if you are on the first week of the pack. Being on the pill + pull out + condom I'd say you are safe.

Just set a daily reminder on your phone so you will never forget when to take it.

[Katsaly]

Do not take Plan B. You are on birth control and combining them is a very bad idea. Just keep taking you pills as directed and you should be fine. 5 hours is nothing to panic about.

[CHANDLERS WISH]

I do agree with Katsaly... You can't take something so strong with a normal pill...

I don't believe you will have a problem.

Can I suggest though, the fact that you forget, means your mind is not used to the daily routine yet.

Therefore, even I have forgotten... put the pills by your toothbrush, providing you brush every morning and your fine, or the kettle, somewhere where you visit every morning without fail.

It's good that you both were sensible and wore a condom, bugger when they break, but your going about it all the right way.

Keep safe.

CW