Can you change the time you take your birth control with a new pack?

Can you change the time you take your birth control with a new pack?

With combination pills, simply change the time you take your pill to whatever works best for you. These pills work as long as you take one every day, even if it’s not at the same time each day.

How do you change the time you take birth control?

How do I manage the change of time zones? The contraceptive pill must be taken every 24 hours and it’s better to take it early rather than late. If the time difference means you would have to take your pill in the middle of the night, take it before you go to bed instead of in the morning.

How do I switch my birth control from morning to night time?

So if you want to change your combination pill from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m., go right ahead. But if you want to go from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., for example, just take two doses in one day — one at your usual morning time and one at your new evening time. This may mean you finish a pack a day earlier than normal.

Is it OK to take birth control 5 minutes late?

If you’re taking progestin-only pills, the pill may be less effective if you take it more than three hours later than usual. If this happens, you should use a backup method of birth control, like a latex or internal condom for the next 48 hours (two days).

Do you have to take the pill at the exact same time every day?

As long as you take 1 pill every day, you’ll be protected from pregnancy. You don’t have to take your combination pill at the exact same time every day. But taking it at the same time is a good idea because it helps keep you in the habit of remembering your pill.

What happens if you don’t take the pill at the same time everyday?

You need to take the pill at around the same time every day. You could get pregnant if you do not do this, or if you miss a pill, or vomit or have severe diarrhoea. Some medicines may make the pill less effective. Check with your doctor if you’re taking any other tablets.