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If you forget to take antidepressants for a week, is it alright to start with a normal dose?

Q: if you forget to take antidepressants for a week, is it alright to start with a normal dose?

: I advise starting back with half doses for a week. Your prescibing physician, who knows your history, can advise you best,however.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I advise starting back with half doses for a week. Your prescibing physician, who knows your history, can advise you best,however.

Answered 4/17/2022

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A member asked:

If you forget to take antidepressants for a week, is it alright to start with a normal dose?

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