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Re: need confirmation of this plz

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 May 2003 13:55:38 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 29 May 2003, Jackie wrote: >
>I've been on ortho tricyclen for over a year, and have heard mixed
>stories about the time of day the pill needs to be taken. My doctor
>told me to take it at the same time, everyday, and if i'm early or late
>to use a back up. My friend, who is on the same pill, was told by her
>doctor that there is a 6 hr period where it is safe to take your pill
>(ie. anytime between 6pm and midnight) and a back up method is not
>needed.
>Can you please confirm which is more proper? thanks alot.

Always at around the same time ,more than 12 hs difference late use back up.

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
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Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
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Argentina
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