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writes:just over two weeks ago i was taking my pill, with the only drink i could get hold of, coke, and i am unsure whether i swallowed it, bear in mind it was a can of coke and i could not see inside. so just incase how long should i take extra precautions for, i have now finished that pill pack and i had a period on time, and yesterday started my new pack so should i be okay to carry on having sex as normal without the extra precaution? (there was just over a week left on my 21 day pills when i was unsure if i swallowed it)
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reader, Candid Cally  +, writes (7 September 2012):
Please read ALL of the instructions that come with your birth control packet. The information you need to read will either be a booklet or leaflet. This booklet or leaflet will contain instructions, it will tell you what to do if you miss one or more pills, and will also include information about dangerous side effects and drug interractions. (did you know that smoking cigarettes and taking birthcontrol pills can cause fatal blood clots? Did you know that the risk of this happening increases drastically after you turn 30? This is important information in my pill packet.)
Usually missing one pill is not a problem; however, there are many different types of birth control pills and every woman's body is different.
As of right now, you should be able to have unprotected sex without much of any chance of getting pregnant. (on the pill there is less than a 1:1000 chance you could get pregnant while taking it properly). The pill does not protect against STDs, so if you have more than one partner, or you are just starting a new relationship, it is best to use a barrier method like a condom to prevent STDs.
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reader, person12345 +, writes (7 September 2012):
 Did you finish the can of coke? I'm a little unsure how you could not know if you swallowed it or not.
Either way, if something is messed up with the pills generally you are protected after taking 7 days of active pills (NOT counting the sugar pills during your period week). You can look in the leaflet that comes with your pills. If you've lost it, it's available online on the website for that pill. But with most it's just a week.
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reader, k_c100 +, writes (7 September 2012):
 As long as you have used extra precautions for 7 days after the incident then you should be fine. If you say it has now been 2 weeks, you have used your extra precautions and have had a period as normal then you should be 100% ok to have sex as normal.
If you are in doubt check the leaflet that comes with your pill, that will tell you their recommended number of days to use extra precautions after missing a pill. Normally it is 7 days though.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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