<s>[INST] hello, i have just started on the levlen ed today. my doctor advised me to not wait until my next period to start taking the pill. i took a white (inactive pill) today and realised i should have taken a beige (active pill). i then took a beige one, is this okay? [/INST] Hi, It is not mentioned which day of menstrual cycle you have started taking the pills! Each pack of Even ED contains 28 pills of which there are 21 hormone-containing pills (beige or active) and 7 hormone-free (white inactive) pills, to allow each monthly cycle to end with a with Chat Doctor.  Ideally, you should start taking the combined pills on the first day of your period (day one of your menstrual cycle) you will be protected from pregnancy straight away. You will not need additional contraception. If you start the pill after the fifth day of your period, you will not be protected from pregnancy straight away and will need additional contraceptives such as condoms until you have taken the pill for seven days. It is okay to start taking the white or inactive pill by mistake since you have taken the active or beige pills later on. Continue to take a beige pill at the same time each day until the pack is finished. Then take those six white or inactive pills (during these days you will get a bleed).  Start your next pack of pills on the eighth day, whether you are still bleeding or not. This should be the same day of the week as when you took your first pill. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care  </s>