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Is it possible to overdose on birth control?

By Anonymous July 18, 2011 - 3:44pm
 
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When I was younger, I was very behind on my birth control. I took 2 in the morning, 2 around lunchtime and 2 a few hours after that. I think it was a total of about 6. I got very, very sick. Throwing up and diarrhea for several hours. I am assuming I overdosed on birth control. I am wondering if this can cause any long-term problems, i.e. infertility or birth defects. Just curious... thanks!

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Maryann Gromisch RN
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Hi,
I don't think so. But, I don't know how often any woman have ever taken 6 birth control pills in one day.

July 18, 2011 - 6:04pm

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