Forget to Take a Pill?
Don’t worry. It happens. Just like with other birth control pills, you can get back on track. Use this guide to help you get back into your routine.
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Instructions |
If you miss 1 light blue-green pill:
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Take it as soon as you remember
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Take the next pill at your regular time even if this means taking 2 pills on
the same day
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You don’t need backup birth control
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If you miss 2 light blue-green pills:
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Take 2 pills as soon as you remember
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Take 2 pills the next day
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Then take 1 pill every day until you finish your pack
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Use backup birth control for the next 7 days after you restart your pills
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If you miss 3 or more light blue-green pills in a row:
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Do not take the pills you have missed
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As soon as you remember, resume taking 1 pill every day until you finish your
pack
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You may experience bleeding during the week of missed pills
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Use backup birth control for the next 7 days after you restart your pills
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If you miss any yellow pills:
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Throw away the missed pills
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Then take 1 pill every day until you finish your pack
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You don’t need backup birth control
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If you miss 2, 3, or more light blue-green pills
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Be sure to use another method of birth control, such as condoms or spermicide,
as backup for the next 7 days
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If you miss a scheduled period while taking SEASONIQUE®, consider the
possibility you may be pregnant and seek advice from your health care
professional.
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Still need to know more? Check out the
Frequently Asked Questions