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How do I remember a pill every other day?
are a few helpful tips that can help you remember to take your medication:
- Create A Routine. Keep It Visible.
- Set An Alarm. Post A Note.
- Use A Pillbox. Flip Pill Bottle Over.
- Carry Extra Doses. Record Each Dose.
- Mobile Medication Reminder Apps **Available on Apple and Android devices. CVS.
What to do if you don’t remember taking your meds?
Here are some tips to help you remember how to take your medicine.
- Practice makes perfect.
- Pill boxes.
- Electronic applications and pill reminders.
- Calendar alerts.
- Link your medication doses with a daily activity.
- Get help from family members or friends.
What happens if you take your pills twice?
What will happen. Most likely nothing. Taking two birth control pills in one day won’t have any long-term health effects and probably won’t cause any symptoms. The extra dose could cause you to feel a bit nauseous that day, but it’ll pass quickly.
Can I take different medication at the same time?
As long as a doctor or pharmacist has taken into account the effect of taking two or more medicines at the same time it should be perfectly safe.
Is it better to take BP meds at night?
New research suggests that taking your blood pressure medication at bedtime may more effectively reduce your risk of illness or death due to heart and blood vessel disease. Timing of medication is important because blood pressure follows a daily rhythm. It rises higher during the day and falls at night when we sleep.
How do I keep medication listed?
Schwallie advises that your list also include the following information:
- Your name, date of birth and any medication allergies or adverse effects.
- Name of each medication (brand and generic), vitamin, herbal or naturopathic product.
- Strength (for example, 200 milligram)
- Route taken (for example, by mouth or rubbed in)
Can you take half of a pill and take the other?
So for medications taken on a regular basis, split your pill only on the day you take the first half, and then take the other half on the second day or whenever you are scheduled to take your next dose. “If your doctor has prescribed half tablets, your pharmacy may split the pills for you.
Is it safe to take multiple medicines at the same time?
Taking multiple medicines safely. If you take more than one medicine, it is important to take them carefully and safely. Some medicines can interact and cause side effects. It can also be hard to keep track of when and how to take each medicine.
How can I make sure I take my Medication on time?
Set an alarm in your home or on your smartphone or watch to remind you when to take your pills. Ask your pharmacist if they have reminder tops — caps with reminder alarms — for your medications. Purchase a pill cutter if you need to cut your pills in half.
Can I split half tablets at the pharmacy?
“If your doctor has prescribed half tablets, your pharmacy may split the pills for you. So when you pick up the prescription or a refill, ask if the pills have been split so you don’t inadvertently split them again.