When’s the best time to start taking the pill?

<p>If you've decided you want to use pills, the "best time" is whenever you want. How about immediately? As soon as you get the prescription—and you are sure you&rsquo;re not pregnant—you can start. You don't have to wait til Sunday and you don't have to wait til your next period. Just use a back-up method for the first 7 days. That's all there is to it.</p>