Sunday Start Sprintec

I am a first time user to tri-sprintec bc. My pharmacist said my doctor recommended that I start taking the pills the Sunday after my period starts. However, I was wondering if I can start the pill at anytime? My period should be starting in two weeks or so, but it's very irregular.Will the bc pills still be effective after I take them for 7 consecutive days? Will there be any harm starting them sooner than directed?

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No, many women do have to start them on other days, in spite of the fact that they are listed as being used for a Sunday start. The FDA just recommends they be started on a Sunday and taken continuously, to help keep women in the habit of taking them, so they don't miss any pills and risk becoming pregnant.

If you start them at any other time, you do have to take them for a full 7 days for them to become effective at preventing pregnancy.

The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irregular bleeding, and PMS-like symptoms.

Although, I will also add the caveat that it is always best to double check with your doctor, before changing the chosen dosing day.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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