Missed Dose

after taking chantix for the first month a delay in my prescription refill caused me to not have chantix for 3 days. At what dosage should I resume taking it? ## Hi Buck, According to the Chantix site, If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember. That being said, I would just stick with your normal dosage and pick up where you left off. You can view their webpage for more info: chantix.com/how-to-take.aspx I hope this helps!

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I usually put my Lexapro tablet in my back pocket before taking with dinner. Recently I found a tablet in my pocket which I guess I forgot to take at some point. The same week I had noticed feeling some of my old symptoms back after feeling ok for some weeks I'm wondering if missing one tablet could have caused that relapse ? For example, does the tablet I take today help me for the next 24 hours ? Or is its affect less direct and more cumulative over time ? Hope somebody understands my question ! ## Hello, Fred! How are you doing? Has there been any change? No, usually missing only one dose shouldn't cause such issues, though I do highly recommend finding a better storage spot for your pills, your back pocket is not idea. The FDA suggests investing in an inexpensive pill carrie...

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I take 600mg of gabapentin 3times daily for essential tremor. If I wait too long between doses I become confused dizzy and very tired. Also need to take upon rising in the AM. I Also have parkinsons but meds are not supposed to conflict.(azilect). Gabapentin works great for tremor but scary if I miss a dose. Any one else? ## How long have you been taking it? It's unusual to have a reaction that soon upon missing a dose. Learn more Gabapentin details here. However, since it is happening, what I'd suggest is your setting up some type of reminder system to avoid missing doses. I use an app on my iPhone that beeps whenever I need to take my next dose of medications, but even leaving yourself notes around the house could work. Have you tried any reminder methods?

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I have been taking concor 5mg for 1.5 years. I have HOCM and im not sure if i took my medication today. Will anything happen if i just wait for the next dose, as I don't want to take one now and then it might be an overdose, so bettter be safe and just wait for my next dose. Is that correct? ## What did you end up doing? Concor contains the active ingredient Bisoprolol, which is a beta blocker that's commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. And missing a dose could cause a dangerous rebound effect that may result in severely elevated blood pressure and heart rate, so it's very important to be careful that you take all doses each day, exactly as prescribed. Learn more Bisoprolol details here. Thus, in the future you should check with your doc...

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I am taking 2 pills in the morning and 2 pills in the evening. But yesterday I missed my evening dose. What should I do? ## Generally, the prescribing instructions say that you should pick up, again, with your regular dosing schedule. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia, and anorexia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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hii doctor, i missed yesterday tablet of krimson. what should i do nw.to simply skip 1 dose. or to hav it now. i am 21 yr old unmarried.nd i started this medicine 1month ago, only. i need help. plz rpy me. ## Hello, Aditi! How are you? Unless your doctor instructs otherwise, you should take the missed dose and continue on with your regular dosing schedule. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I think that I missed my dose today at 1:30, but I'm not sure? Will I be ok to wait until tomorrow to take it? Also should I wait the entire 24 hours or just take it in the morning? ## Hello, Chad! How are you? What did you end up doing? It is always best to check with your doctor regarding what you should do in such a situation, however, in some instances, it is safer to take an extra dose, rather than risk skipping one. Since missing a dose could cause dangerous rebound elevations to your heart rate and blood pressure, which could lead to heat attack, or stroke, according to the AMA. However, doubling up just once, usually only results in your experiencing more side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination, as listed by the FDA. Now, of course, there a...

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Keflex was prescribed for ear infection to be taken for 10 days. Took keflex for 8 days and realized that didn't finish the 10 day course. Forgot to take keflex in 2 days.what to do? ## Hello, Lala! How are you? Has the infection cleared up or are you still having symptoms? You should likely ask your prescriber how to proceed. They may want you to do another full course of antibiotics, or possibly just finish these. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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I am trying to conceive. doctor prescribed me ovashield capsules. but somehow I forgot to have the capsule for 17th day. now on 18th what shall I do? shall I have the capsule for 18th day or 17th day? does missing capsule affect negatively in any way. ## Hi zedgal, In many cases, when you miss a dose, the instructions state that you should pick up from where you left off by taking it at the next dosing interval (so as to keep you on your original schedule). However when it comes to these types of medications that help improve female fertility, I don't think the repercussions of missing a dose are really that significant in the long run. Although I'm sure it does take away from the overall efficacy of the drug itself. How long are you supposed to be taking it before noticing poss...

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My doctor prescribed Registrone 5mg to me. I have been taking it for the past 6 days. I missed a dose yesterday. Would could happen I hope my periods wont start from today. I cant eat it now as im fasting. I'll have to take it after i break my fast in the evening. ## Yes, missing a tablet may cause your period to start. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and PMS-like symptoms. Did your period start? ## I have been prescribed regesterone 5mg twice a day and I missed one dose today. Can I have both doses together now or should I just have one and continue normally tomorrow? ## What should I do when I have missed taking my Regestrone CR 10mg tablet for one night? Can I have it in the morning? ## I satred regestrone today.. if I miss to take tomr. Wil get my per...

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I have been on Sprintec for over 10yrs now. This week I missed my pill on Thursday night and Saturday night, which was my "week 3" row. I had intercourse with my partner Tuesday night, but haven't had any since because I rather be safe then sorry. What I did was on Thursday morning when I realized I had not taken my pill the night before, I took it and then continued my schedule as always. I have been spotting because I was about to start my cycle which actually came tonight (Sunday). Tonight when I realized I had not taken my last week 3 pill the night before, I took it immediately along with my Sunday (white, sugar pill). My question is, are there any chances of me being pregnant due to this? ## Any time you miss a pill for more than 24 hours, there is a risk of pregnancy,...

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My treatment was completely over before 2 months.... Then my doctor advised another 3 months of R cinex 600. What can happen if the morning dose is not taken for 1 day? Are there any worries about it that I should be aware of? Please answer me. ## My treatment was completely over before 2 months.... Then my doctor advised another 3 months of R cinex 600. What can happen if the morning dose is not taken for 1 day? Are there any worries about it that I should be aware of? Please answer me. ## Hi, My husband was diagnosed with Abdominal TB in Aug last year and he started taking medicines from Sept 2017. He is taking r-Cinex 600 in the morning empty stomach which we suspect he missed one dosage last morning. What are the side effects that he may have for this. Is it true that if you skip th...

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If you do not take this medication for 3-5 days can it cause water retention right away? ## Yes,I agree,especially during the warmer days. Also I noticed that after when I don't take it and I have a day where I sat for a while that my socks along my calf leave a mark. Has anyone else experienced this same problem? BUT I found a solution. My Dr prescribed a NON medicated fix which is comforatble. I wear medical legwear during the day even when I am sitting,ie..at my desk's pc working or standing at the sink doing dishes. Please let me know what anyone else found. ## I am on Hydrochlorot for high blood pressure and if I go even one day without taking my pill I get swelling in the legs, it almost feels like something is sitting on my chest and I am very tired. Do not go a day witho...

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I can't remember if I took my bedtime dose of clindamycin. Should I just wait until the morning dose. ## Hello, Judy! How are you? That is one option, the other would be to count the remaining tablets to see if you took it, or not. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks for the suggestion. I also thought of that AFTER I posted. Thanks again.

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A pharmacy error caused me to miss 21 doses of hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg once daily). Can I expect side effects now that I have started taking it again? ## Yes, it is possible that you might. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. With that bad of an error, I must ask if you've considered switching to a different pharmacy? That is just horrible. Are you on any other medications?

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Hello, I just wanted to put this out there; I missed 2 days of my Brintellix, as I had to wait for the pharmacy to order it, and I have been crying constantly for 2 days now. I got it today, but just wondering if anyone thinks I'm being ridiculous or is it possible? ## Hello, Lili! How are you? You aren't crazy, that is entirely possible. Please don't beat yourself up over it. In the future, you may want to talk to them about keeping it in stock for you, or requesting your refill a few days ahead of time, so they can order it in by the time you need it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, weight changes and vision changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I stopped 3 days of my brintellix 20 ...

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i am a 18 yr old male, weight 76kg... as prescribed by my doctor, i take 3 tablets of 100 mg eptoin at 8pm daily regularly.. but yesterday i forgot to take it by mistake and called my doctor in morning nd he suggested to take 150mg tablet...but m afraid that again i will get a seizure...nd there is no seizure from since last year.. plz tell me is there a chance of getting seizure...????????

Hi I was a week late with my lanreotide injection last month do I take this months on the date I should normally take it or do I take it a week late to make it the 4 weeks cycle? Many thanks Barbara ## Hi Barbara, From what I could gather, Lanreotide is usually given every 4 weeks for 3 months at a time. However, the prescribing packet for this drug notes that you should "contact your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your lanreotide injection." So at this point it is now in your doctor's power to decided whether or not he should alter your dose of Somatuline Depot or the length of time in-between injections, based on his judgement towards your response to therapy. Have you not already discussed this with your doctor?

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Has anyone ever experienced this? I've taken pristiq for about 2 years for anxiety and other than the very rare breakthrough anxiety, I've been really happy with it. For the past 2-3 days, I've been having brain zaps though and I haven't changed any of my meds or missed any. Same meds/dose, taken at the same time of day for years, so I wonder what's causing this now? The only recent lifestyle change I've made is starting to excercise an hour a day for 5 days/wk and eating better because I need to lose weight. I've been doing that for about 7 weeks and have lost around 20 lbs. I've dieted and excercised while taking this med before though and don't remember the zaps happening. They're mild in comparison to those I've had when I'd miss a cou...

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i am taking metolar xr 50 daily after lunch. today i don't know while taking 3 tablets at a time, i have slipped in to mouth or not but i have not found the metolar tab on the ground. now i dont know i have taken tablet or not. what will happen if i will take one more... or what will happen if i will not take it today. ## Hi, Rajesh! How are you? No doubling up or missing doses can both be dangerous. Thus, you need to be careful to make sure that you take each tablet, when you are supposed to and don't drop it or miss any doses. Learn more Metolar XR details here. Since this is a beta blocker that's used to lower blood pressure and help with cardiac function, taking too much could cause your blood pressure and heart rate to go too low, which could place your life in danger. ...

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