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2021-05-05 16:14:25
My birth control pill is so small that is dissolves in my mouth before I can swallow it, and sometimes i find it hard to swallow so I chew on it and then swallow. Will it still be effective if consumed in this way ?
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Answered2021-05-05 16:21:11

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Swallow the pill (whichever you're using). Don't chew. Hope it helps!

Answered2021-05-05 16:22:13

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