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I accidentally bit into my birth control pill before swallowing it. I'm worried if this affects how well it works. Should I take another pill just to be safe, or is it okay to stick with my usual dose?

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I accidentally bit into my birth control pill before swallowing it. I'm worried if this affects how well it works. Should I take another pill just to be safe, or is it okay to stick with my usual dose?

nothing will happen.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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