Taking LYBREL®
To best prevent pregnancy, simply take a LYBREL pill once a day as directed, at the same time every day.
If you are switching to LYBREL from another method of hormonal birth control, or you're currently not using any birth control, the following table shows you how to get started on LYBREL:
How to begin taking LYBREL for maximum
effectiveness against pregnancy
| If you are currently using: |
Start taking LYBREL: |
Is a nonhormonal backup method needed (eg, condoms, spermicide)? |
| No hormonal birth control |
Day 1 of your menstrual cycle,
during the first 24 hours of your period |
No |
| 21-, 24-, or 28-day birth control pill regimen |
Day 1 of your period (withdrawal bleed), no more than 7 days after
the last "active" (hormone) pill |
No |
| Progestin-only pill |
Talk to your health care professional |
| Hormonal implant |
Talk to your health care professional |
| Hormonal injection |
Talk to your health care professional |
Do you have trouble remembering to take pills on a regular basis? Check out these simple, effective tips for taking LYBREL.
Learn what to do if you miss taking one or more LYBREL pills.
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