How long should I use back up protection?

Question

I barely started taking birth control pills(today actually) and I wanted to know how long I should use back-up protection for until the bc pills actually work efficiently?This is my first time taking any form of b.c and I got the Nortrel pills,any advice? Oh and does anyone know any common problems they've had with these pills? thanks! much appreciated

Answer 1

They say for the first month you're on them, but if I were you I would use back up protection everytime (STD reasons, and the pill fails sometimes).  

Answer 2

For thr first month just to be safe.

Answer 3

when i went to the doctors and they gave me birth control (the pill) they said a week. when i got the shot they said 24 hours.

Answer 4

At least one month... but really you should ALWAYS use a condom.