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Start New Pack Late

Updated June 29, 2017
Jade Says:
Wed, June 28, 2017

I am currently taking Tri Sprintec but currently ran out of refills. I was suppose to start my new pack sunday night but didn't get them until today which is wednesday. Should I start the new pack now or just wait until this sunday coming up to take them?

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Verwon Says:
Thu, June 29, 2017

You can start them, at any time, but it will take a week of taking the active pills, before they are effective at preventing pregnancy, so in the meantime, you should use a backup method of contraception.

The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, breakthrough bleeding, mood swings, and PMS-like symptoms.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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