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It is easy to change from the pill to the patch. Just start the patch at any time and you'll have immediate protection, as long as you start it on or before the day you were supposed to start your next pack of pills.

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yes, but do it very carefully. Talk to your doctor b4 hand. Ask when should be the right time to switch.

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Q: Can i switch from the depo shot to the patch?
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Is the birth control patch as effective as Depo-Provera?

No, the patch is less effective than the shot.


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You should consult with your doctor or pharmacist for this answer.


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How long do you have to wait if you are on depo and want to switch back to the pill and the doctor says you have to wait until you get your period to go on the pill?

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Can you get the Depo-Provera shot early?

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Is it safe to take phentremine when you have taken the depo provera shot?


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Can vitamins interfeare with your depo shot?

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