The greatest harm is if you have become pregnant, you should not take birth control pills because of possible harm to the fetus. You may want to find out if you are, before beginning the pills.
Otherwise, if a doctor has prescribed birth control pills for you, then they should be safe to take as directed. If you have any doubts about this, you can talk to your doctor.
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