can I take it now, and it will be ok? Von-1
I forgot to take my lexapro?
Question posted by Anonymous on 8 July 2011
Last updated on 12 March 2024 by jasminegibert
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jasminegibert
12 March 2024
I know this is super old but I've skipped a dose before and been ok. However, I'm having a relapse now and would be very careful about skipping.
caringsonbj
8 July 2011
I think its safe to repeat this Unless it's close to the next time for your next dose of medication. this way you maintain your blood levels Sweetlemon is correct!
kitschywoman
8 July 2011
I've done both strategies (either taken the missed dose ASAP or skipped it), Von-1, with all the meds I have taken.
You know some of my background, but I started on Celexa, then my GP moved me to Lexapro when it came out because it was supposedly "better," and, when the Lexapro pooped out, I moved to Cymbalta. Which has now pooped out, and I'm trying Celexa again, since it worked for me in the beginning. This happened over the span of 10 years.
The touchiest med I was on was Cymbalta. Since it has a half-life of 12 hours, I could really feel it if I skipped two doses by accident (didn't happen often, but a few times). Lexapro has a half-life of 27-32 hours, so even if you skip one dose, you should not really notice much of a problem. At least, I never did.
Inactive
8 July 2011
Hi Vonnie,
I must agree with Sharon on this one. But if it is too close to your next dose, just skip it.
Lara
IndyLady2012
8 July 2011
I have forgotten mine and if it wasnt to long past time i went ahead and took it but if it was to late i just waited and took it the next day,if your having symptoms go ahead and take it just wait a little longer to take it the next dose.
Inactive
8 July 2011
thanks everybody, its was lat, I went to bed and just skipped it. I will take it today. von
IndyLady2012
10 July 2011
Hi Von Good to hear from you again.So how did it work out?
Inactive
10 July 2011
Indy, it was late at nite, so I jaut waited til the next day and took it. It was ok, no problems. Thanks, you are so sweet to check on me, how are you doing? My son's bringing his gf and her kids today, so guess I will be busy LOL. she has a 3yr old and I;m not use to kids that small, pray for me! I have a house dog and she is use to living with old people so she may not like it to much LOL. Have a good day. Von
IndyLady2012
10 July 2011
I am glad it worked out good for you.I have done it several times without any problems i went 2 days one time i experienced a little bit of aniexty on day 2 but not bad.I know what you mean about the 3 yr old.I have a 2 year old grandbaby that my son doesnt believe in disaplining.So she is a wild child.I am old school.I believe in making kids mind and repect others.This generation today lost it somewhere.Yes you have my prayers.God Bless You.
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