Missed a pill yesterday HELP!

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-02-2004
Missed a pill yesterday HELP!
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Sun, 05-02-2004 - 3:10pm
ok I know you guys get a ton of these but I just want to make sure..Better safe than sorry!

Ok so I've already completed one whole month of BCP. I forgot to take yesterday's pill and I remembered today and at the moment I was 3 hrs late taking today's. I took yesterdays and todays together just now. (the two pills that I took today were the last 2 of the first week in the pack) I have 2 questions, 1) did I act correctly in taking both right now when i remembered? and just continue like normal tomorrow. 2) Do I have to use a backup method for just 7 days or the whole month?

I'm usually so good about taking them at the same time...I'm just freaking myself out over this. lol

Thanks!! :)

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 05-02-2004 - 4:29pm
Hi chris0307, welcome!

Yes, take the missed pill when you remember it and the next at the right time. In your case when you remember that one too. You should continue taking your pills at the correct time and use back-up for at least 7 days. I think, if I were you, until you get the hang of taking your pills correctly, I’d use back-up for the rest of the pack. You might also consider setting the alarm on a clock or watch or a reminder message on your cell or computer to remind you of your pill time. I think you are probably not in danger but you need to take your pills on time, ok?

Good luck

      Jill