Can taking birth control 6 hours late be bad?

I just started my second pack on the pill and the last two pills I took I took 5-6 hours later then normal. I took the next one on time and had unprotected sex. Will I be ok? Also, does birth control make you gain weight? This is my first time on the pill and it's my second pack.

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I was always told as long as I take one everyday I'll be fine. I did and had unprotected sex and never got pregnant. I usually took them when I went to bed which always varied in time. I would sometimes forget to take one at night and in the morning took the one I was supposed too. I took birth control pills for 4 years and 3 of those years I was sexually active, never got pregnant. Its if you MISS one or two it can be bad. I never gained weight from the pill. This is my experience with birth control.

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• You should take your birth control at the same time every day to avoid pregnancy. However, each birth control has different instructions on how to proceed if you missed a pill or took a pill late. Try reading the information pamphlet to see how you should proceed, and if you need a back up method. My pills say as long as I take the pill as soon as I remember, and take the next pill on time after that, that I do not need a back up method. When I was on the mini pill, that was different. You may also have some spotting because you took your pill late. Birth control can cause weight gain, depending on the person.
• You will most likely not get pregnant from this, but when you don't take birth control as directed you chances of getting pregnant increase. Don't worry unless you miss your next period. Set an alarm on your phone to go off every day at the time when you want to take your pill. If you are not using any other birth control (like condoms - which I would strongly suggest) it is really important that you take your pill on time everyday. As for the weight question, in my experience it has not caused weight gain. But I have heard girls who blame the pill for weight loss or weight gain. If you are gaining weight from your pill you should probably try a different brand.Goodluck!
• You should be fine. As far as gaining weight, some birth control does. But it depends on the type and it probably majorly depends on your health and your diet and everything. As long as you eat healthy and exercise normally you should be fine.