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Missed med

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natalie2608
natalie2608

I missed my tablets this morning, do I take late or just take tomorrow as normal?

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  • DrK
    DrK natalie2608

    Posted

    Sertraline being an activating drug,should be taken before 4 pm.So if u have missed it you can take it in afternoon,but avoid taking it in the evening.
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 DrK

      Posted

      I take sertraline and take around 6-7pm with my evening meal, I thought this was okay? what do u mean by activating drug?
    • vikki2303
      vikki2303 Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      I take mine just before bed every night and have done from the start. Everyone is different 
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 vikki2303

      Posted

      Phew, was worried I was taking it at the wrong time then, thanks for the reassurance x
    • vikki2303
      vikki2303 Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      U can take it morning afternoon evening or night depending on how u sleep and side effects etc but always take it the same time each day so your body gets used to it x
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 vikki2303

      Posted

      Yes I've been taking it around 6-7pm everyday with my evening meal. Hopefully side effects will go soon
    • DrK
      DrK Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      Activating means something which stimulates you and keeps you alert.Just like coffee.Best time to take it is after breakfast early in morning.
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 vikki2303

      Posted

      I'm on 50mg and only been taking it for six days, but previously was on 100mg for one and half years but came off if and anxiety has come back after six months of not being on it so had to go back on them.
    • vikki2303
      vikki2303 Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      So your still in the early stages then. I'm on 100mg, was on 50mg for 8 weeks now been on 100mg for 3 weeks and feel soooooo much better. Have a few anxious moments but I use my rescue remedy to get me through. R u planning on going back up to 100mg? 
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 vikki2303

      Posted

      Yeah still at early stages and I know they work just gotta ride out the side effects but hate having time off work for it sad I am going to see how I go for the first few weeks and if I have no change by week 6 then will ask to go on 100mg as that really helped with me.

      I am glad to hear u are getting better smile

  • natalie2608
    natalie2608

    Posted

    Thank u . I know people take at different times but wasn't sure when u missed a dose
    • vikki2303
      vikki2303 natalie2608

      Posted

      If u miss a dose just take it as soon as u remember but if it's to close from your usual dose don't double take it
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