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I missed a single dose of an SSRI for OCD. Does that mean that my serotonin levels have decreased. And the treatment has to start again from the beginning. Was on fluvoxamine and sertraline. Skipped the morning dose by mistake. No side effects felt. So anyways does it affect my treatment.
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Missing one dose may not have an effect as the half life of these medications is quite long. However ensure that you take medication as prescribed on time so that you get relief from your symptoms. Keep a fixed time to take your medication, e.g. morning just after breakfast. Keep an alarm if you tend to forget. Compliance helps to achieve remission.
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