I Take 40 Mg Sotalol In The Morning 9:00am And

Posted on Tue, 30 Apr 2019

Question: I take 40 mg sotalol in the morning 9:00am and 80 evening 9:00pm. for the first time in years today I forgot my morning dose so I called my docs office and was told since it was almost 5:00 pm just take the 80 and reboot with 40 in the morning. Do you agree?

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)

I take 40 mg sotalol in the morning 9:00am and 80 evening 9:00pm. for the first time in years today I forgot my morning dose so I called my docs office and was told since it was almost 5:00 pm just take the 80 and reboot with 40 in the morning. Do you agree?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome back to 'Ask A Doctor' service!

I understand your concern and would explain that the alternative given by your doctor is a rational one.

You may continue with the consecutive Sotalol dose and try to remember the daily medication schedule.

So, nothing to worry about!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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