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Does Taking Placebo Pills Cause Any Side Effects ?

i missed one birth control pill july 8th and i started spotting/my period? 2-3 days later...and ive been spotting everyday since...also on wednesday im starting my placebo pills..should i take them or start a new pack since i kinda got my period already?
Thu, 2 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You can take placebo pills and continue the next cycle as regular. Placebo pills are included to avoid confusion during the intake of pills and doesn’t cause any harm.

Wishing all the best.
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Does Taking Placebo Pills Cause Any Side Effects ?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can take placebo pills and continue the next cycle as regular. Placebo pills are included to avoid confusion during the intake of pills and doesn’t cause any harm. Wishing all the best.