Took pill early...now what?

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-22-2003
Took pill early...now what?
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Mon, 05-24-2004 - 3:13pm
Hi everyone,

I performed in a concert yesterday which pretty much took place right when I usually take my pill. I didn't know when I'd get off stage, so I took my pill an hour early (at 4:00pm) just to make sure I had a chance to take it.

Now it's the day after and I'm not sure how to handle my pill time this afternoon. Should I slowly work my way back to my normal time (5:00pm) in 15-minute increments (or something similar) over the course of the next few days? Or should I just jump right back to 5:00pm this afternoon?

I'll be seeing my boyfriend this weekend (long-distance relationship), so I want to be as careful as possible. Thanks!! :)

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 05-24-2004 - 3:54pm
Hi Caitlin5,

You are fine just taking today’s pill at your regular time of 5:00 PM. The on-time window for combined pills is +/-2 hours so there is no problem.

Good luck

      Jill