What happens if you accidentally take a placebo pill?

If you took an inactive pill when you should have taken an active one, it’s the same as skipping a pill. You should take your active pill as soon as you remember, and then take your next pill at the usual time.

What happens if you take the wrong week of birth control?

If all of the pills in the first three weeks of your pill pack are the same color, you don’t have to worry because they all contain the same amount of hormonal medicine. You should continue taking your pills as usual and then on the third Sunday take the pill from the 2nd Sunday (that you missed).

Can u get pregnant if your on inactive pills on contraception?

The placebo pills in your birth control pack have no hormones in them, but you are still protected from pregnancy during this seven-day break as long as you took the first 21 pills correctly.

What is an inactive birth control pill?

The last week of birth control pills usually consists of inactive pills, which do not contain any hormones. They are sometimes called placebo pills or sugar pills. There are many different types of birth control pill.

Are all Yaz active pills the same?

The different brand names (Beyaz, Gianvi, Loryna, Nikki, Ocella, Rajani, Safyral, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, Yaz, Yaela, and Zarah) do not have equal amounts of estrogen in them, but vary from pill to pill. They are not interchangeable.

How do you take Yaz birth control?

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, with or without food, usually once daily. Pick a time of day that is easy for you to remember, and take your pill at the same time each day, 24 hours apart. Taking this medication after your evening meal or at bedtime may help decrease stomach upset and nausea.

Why does Yaz only have 4 placebos?

YAZ has 24 active (hormone) tablets and 4 inactive tablets, rather than the traditional 21 active tablets and 7 inactive tablets. This means that with YAZ, you take the active (hormone) tablets for three more days. This helps your hormone levels to stay even.

Can I skip placebo pills on Yaz?

Yup, it’s totally fine to skip the non-hormonal pills (aka placebo pills or reminder pills) in your pill pack. The non-hormonal pills are just there to help you remember to take your pill every day and start your next pack on time.