Caution: Pill - Take only as directed

[sera300]

It should not; call the pharmacy and ask as well. Prilosec interact with other drugs such as coumadin and INR times...but this? Other them changing your gastric PH, I see no issue. Major ones to watch are the antibiotics. Whenever taking a new med and when you get the RX from the doc ASK...and then ask the Pharmacist as well. If you forget call & ask the nurse. BCP's work differently on everyone. Micro worked well for me but other's don't care for it. It's your body's adjustment which counts AND give it a few months...the first is the worst for mood swings, breakthrough bleeding, and potential anxiousness.

[lovelytummykins]

thanks sera! I will deff ask just to make sure.

[Tra]

So wit the pill, would i still require to wear a condom? i no i should wear one to protect myself from STDs but if we both have been tested and not infected would i still near to wear one?

[sera300]

Originally Posted by Tra

So wit the pill, would i still require to wear a condom? i no i should wear one to protect myself from STDs but if we both have been tested and not infected would i still near to wear one?

Skipping the condom use depends on the degree of chances you wish to take. See Brandye's BCP failure rate's. There are time they do fail or improper usage can cause failure as well. As far as monogamous? Your choice & risks. Many couples use just the pill; however, if one is not honest & goes outside of the relationship then you have just been put at risk. BCPs are to prevent pregnancy & condoms are to prevent STD's. Don't use them? Then you assume the risk...your choice.

[KMB]

I have a lot of medicine I take for Tics and I hope if I take the pill I can take it the same with my medicine I take my regular pills at night.

[Elle-mae]

I'm finding this thread really helpful as it's already answered alot of my questions.
I went to see my doctor a few months ago and spoke to him about going on the pill. He subscribed Microgynon 30 and then basically ushered me out of the door, while telling me the smallprint 'you should be aware that taking this can lead to bloodclots, but so can pregnancy so... -closes door on me-"
Anyway, i waited until coming back from my holiday to start taking the pill (because like Brandye said, timezones would mess it up)
I've heard a few of my friends say that they take the whole 3 months supply of their pill before taking a break and having a period.
Although i can see the benefits to that, is it safe?
Or what if i didnt want to take it for the full three months, but just take it so that i wouldnt be on my period for a specific date.
I.e, if i was meant to be on my 'period' the same week my boyfriend came back from uni.
Could i just take it for that extra week and then have a week off it, or would that mess everything up?

[Brandye]

Take only as directed!!!! A few weeks ago, a woman posted her experience of taking two packs in a row even with her doctor's approval. Not good. She had a three week long light period and discomfort. A few others posted not so very good experiences similar to this.

The hormones women have the most difficulty adjusting to are those that reduce the number periods. What is happening is that the uterine lining continues to build, albeit at a slower pace, and it sloughs off and puts them in a state of a constant low flow. Whilst some women do "adjust their periods" periodically, it is not a good practice. As for adding a week, not a good idea. You just may ovulate when you stopped taking it.

Most pills (and you are on the most commonly used in the UK) have been developed and tested for the 21 days on and 7 off regimen. Departing from this can actually increase the chances for pregnancy.

As for my NHS colleague who gave you the prescription and ushered you out: a pox upon him. There are good pamphlets available from the NHS and Planned Parenthood. At least those should have been given you. I am glad you have found this thread helpful.

[lizzie1116]

So I know this has been asked a bunch of times and I am usually anal about taking the pill at the exact same time. Unfortunately during Thanksgiving I was so busy and preoccupied with family and friends I noticed I took the pill 2 and 1/2 hours later. Yes i am the dumb one that did that. I also can't remember if we used a condom. I have been with my boyfriend for 2 years so I know I am not at risk for STDs, and yes I admit i am incredibly dumb to not take it on time and not remember if I used a condom... no I wasn't drinking my mind was just preoccupied with family and grad apps and the mountain of work I had to do.

[Brandye]

Two and a half hours will likely not put you at risk. Generally, with all the usual caveats of body type, other medications, activity levels, etc, hormone in your system will remain at a therapeutic level for six hours or so beyond the 24 hours it is designed for. If, however, you were two hours early one night and two hours late the next, that is a five and a half hour swing.

Set the alarm on your cell phone or some such.

[lizzie1116]

I have my cell phone set and am insanely anal about taking it on time usually. This time I was so swamped with family and didn't realize the time and took it as soon as I realized which was 2 and 1/2 hours later. I definitely did not take it early the night before, so I guess my worry has been relieved a little bit. Yes I know I was stupid in making this mistake.