What dose of Birth control daily pills will I be prescribed?

Birth control dosing depends on the exact pill prescribed. Combined pills contain estrogen and progestin. Progestin-only pills do not contain estrogen. A licensed physician in your state will review your health history and decide whether treatment is appropriate and which type to prescribe.

The usual direction is to take one pill each day at the same time. However, your prescribing physician’s instructions and the pharmacy label come first. Some packs include inactive reminder pills, while others contain only active pills. The order of the pills and when you begin the next pack matter.

Tell your physician about migraines, blood clots, high blood pressure, smoking, recent childbirth, and any medicines or supplements you take. These details can affect which pill is suitable for you.

Do not take extra pills, skip planned pills, or change your schedule unless your label or care team tells you to. If the package instructions and your prescription seem different, ask your pharmacist or prescriber to clarify before making a change.