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Forgot to take a dose of Citalopram

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tcaro20
tcaro20

Hi all! I usually take my cit at night (around 21:30) because it helps me sleep. I forgot to take my dose last night and just remembered. Should I take it now to make up for the missed dose or should I wait and take it tonight at my usual time? I'm on 20mg and I just don't want to take it too late and risk having withdrawals(if that's even possible after missing one dose). All advice is appreciated! Thank you!

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  • jcwray
    jcwray tcaro20

    Posted

    Id just take it in AM. CITA takes weeks to reach an proper level. Being off by 12 hours is irrelevant
    • tcaro20
      tcaro20 jcwray

      Posted

      Thank you. I just find that when I take it in the morning it makes me feel groggy all day.
  • stevo1975
    stevo1975 tcaro20

    Posted

    Hi Tcaro20,

    I would just take tonight not make up the missed dose.

  • David_21660
    David_21660 tcaro20

    Posted

    Morning tcaro,

    Missing just one dose may lead to slight withdrawl. Many have missed a dose before now and many find it best to take it asap, I certainly do! This way you will avoid any nasty withdrawl, type side effects.

    Leaving it until the next dose is not a good idea! As is missing any dose!

    Rgards,

    David

     

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