About Samina Ghori Expertise I can answer all community pharmacy based questions on minor ailments and direct you to the appropriate health professionals or body when necessary. I can offer advice on drug interactions and side effects as well as recommend desired drug therapies. My specific interest is in non-drug based and natural therapies to complement orthodox medicine
Experience I have been a registered pharmaceutical chemist "pharmacist" in the UK for over 9 years. I have worked for the NHS as a prescribing advisor offering advice to GP's and other health professionals in the cost and benefit of specific drug therapies as well as working for the largest retail chain there, namely Boots the Chemist.
Organizations Royal Pharmaceutical Soceity of Great Britain
Question I recently started trinessa birth control. It contains 14 blue pills, 7 white pills and 7 green pills. I just started the birth control last Sunday, but during the course of the week i accidently took 2 of the white pills in replace of the blue ones. Will the birth control still be effective? Also, last night the condom broke. What are the chances of me getting pregnant?
Answer Dear Brenna
Obviously you need to take the pills in order if however you don't then there is a risk of being unprotected during intercourse. Carry on taking the blue pills until you run out then start the white followed by the green as usual. You will need to get some emergency contraception and you may notice some spotting during the cycle due to the hormone levels being disturbed.
