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Can breaking up a birth control pill change it's effects?


I have a friend who has huge issues with swallowing pills. She freaks and usually has to take medicine in a liquid form. I'm just wondering... she mentioned breaking up the already small pill a few times, and I'm curious as to if it will still do the same job (i.e. prevent pregnancy, shorten/lighten periods).

The reason why you are supposed to swallow them is because any bit that gets stuck to your mouth or teeth is medication that isn't doing it's job. The pills are pretty tiny, so even a small bit that doesn't go down could reduce the effectiveness.

I used to have the same problem getting them down. However, i find that if I have a little yogurt or something like that, I drop in the pill, swish it all around, then swallow. You can even put it in solid food that's been chewed a little.

yes, it will do the same job. it is the same thing just in a different form

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