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How Late is Too Late?
| Sat, 12-09-2006 - 11:49am |
I took my pill about 2 and a half hours later than my usual time last night. Should I use backup for 7 days or will I be OK? I set my alarm and everything, but life and work got in the way of pill taking last night.
By the way, I'm on Loestrin 24/FE.
Thanks!

Hi
Jill
No, you don't. Loestrin's website says that if you've just missed 1 pill to just take that pill as soon as you remember that you've missed it, and then to take the next pill at the scheduled time. It specifically says that you do not need to use up back-up birth control in that situation.
http://www.loestrin24.com/using.php#miss