Birth control pill question

[Haven]

The instructions say to take a pill at the same time every night. But does it have to be at *exactly* the same time? For example, if I decide on 8pm, would it be all right if I take a pill at 7pm or 9pm occasionally?

[sarey]

Yeah. My doctor told me to keep a routine of it, and take it the same time everyday, but if I forget, to take it as soon as I remember. So I'm assuming one hour diff won't make much difference.

[Mythical_Suicide]

Within an hour time frame you are usually fine, just don't make a habit of it. It is better to stick to the routine of taking it at the same time every day/night.

[Maroney555]

My doctor said it was fine as long as it was "about" the same time. Don't plan on mornings if sometimes you have to take it at night.

[Nkaleidoscopic]

not more than 45 minutes off is ideal. of course if you mess up just take it asap. Don't do mornings if you sleep in on the weekends.

[Haven]

Thanks for the responses! I'll try to keep it within an hour timeframe.

[purpleJ]

depends on which one youre on as well..but one hour time frame is what I have been told too