Have you ever regretted saying something for shock value

[Nikia]

that you thought that people would get that you were just being funny, that it was obviously not the truth. Instead, they believed it and told others.
I am facing a crisis at work because of this. Production was running late and I told someone on the line to get the last sample for me. Another woman asked why I was leaving early. I was leaving early, but on time for me because I had to get a prescription renewed that I had let slip. There are withdrawal side effects from the medicine and I was getting dizzy.
I'll finish the story if other people give other stories. I don't want this thread to turn into how stupid my reply was in light of my job situation.