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What should I do if I've forgotten to take a dose of Citalopram?

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megan151195
megan151195

I'm going away for the night and have forgotten (stupidly) to pack my tablets. Do I take two tablets tomorrow when I get back or just one and leave this separate dose out? I'm on 20mg a day.

Thanks.

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  • GeordieE3Ange
    GeordieE3Ange megan151195

    Posted

    Hi hun I personally would only take one but maybe call your dr's office to check x
  • julie253567
    julie253567 megan151195

    Posted

    Hi megan

    just leave the tablet out, dont take 2 at a time as your body is not used to it and you may get side effects.

    As the tablet has a half life of approx 35hrs which means that you still have half of the dose in your system after 35hrs you should be ok with leaving it out.

    I can only speak from my own personal experience, but i was on 20mg and have forgotten to take it a few times and was ok to leave that dose and just take as normal the next day.

    If in doubt obviously check with your gp

    Juliex

  • Richard12345
    Richard12345 megan151195

    Posted

    Hi Megan

    I wouldn't take two tablets, I'm on 20mg daily and have missed a dose in the past and on more then one occasion. It won't do you any harm, I would just carry on as normal when you get back. If you still feel unsure while your away you can always pop into any pharmacy and ask them, I'm sure they will put your mind at rest and say the same thing.

    Take care

  • angela43016
    angela43016 megan151195

    Posted

    I don't know how long u have been on them but I wouldn't take a double dose. You should be ok missing one
  • AnonymousWoman
    AnonymousWoman megan151195

    Posted

    don't double up on dose. Just skip the day and then take your one pill the next day at the same time you'd usually take it! 
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