ZOLOFT: omgshhh i almost missed a dose. what do i do?! D:

[lynnsee]

Ok I was ok when I first realized I forgot to take my pill this morning but now I'm kinda worried. I usually take it when I wake up between like 730ish and 10. But today I didn't take it until 6pm. Like I said I had been fine but just awhile ago while at dinner I just felt a little panicked. Is this because I'm late taking my pill or am I just worrying too much about it. And what do about my doses now? Do I just take it like normal in the morning or at the same time I took today. I know I need to stay calm but I'm like really freaking out. :c

[Leedsmike]

Hey, I have been on Sertraline for last 9 years. If I miss a dose in the morning, I wait until lunchtime to take the next day's dose, then move back to mornings. So there is no need to worry. Many a times I have missed a dose. It is only a state of mind? do not brood over the matter too much. take care

[BluCrystal]

Hi, Lynsee.  I have been on Zoloft for 15 years.  I also take it in the morning, and of course once in awhile, I forget.  If I take it in the evening once, I wait until lunchtime to take the next day's dose, then move back to mornings.  I have had no problems doing this.  BUT if it gets close to bedtime before you remember it, skip that day's dose and resume in the morning.  I have done this as well without any difficulties.  You might benefit from having one of those 7-day med containers: that makes it easy to see what you're supposed to take, and if you forgot one as well. - Blu

[nursegirl6572]

It will be fine!  No worries!  

That being said, you have a pretty big window of when you take it.  Try to take it at almost the same time every day, it will lead to more consistency in how you feel.  Do whatever you have to do to remember, put your pill bottle by your coffee pot or toothbrush, somewhere it's VISIBLE to you sop you remember every day to take it at the same time.