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FRIDAY HEALTH TIP: Don’t Forget to Take Your Meds

Friday, July 16, 2021

12:00 am - 12:00 am

Here are 8 tips that may help:

  • Take your medication at the same time every day.
  • Tie taking your medications with a daily routine like brushing your teeth or getting ready for bed. Before choosing mealtime for your routine, check if your medication should be taken on a full or empty stomach.
  • Keep a “medicine calendar” with your pill bottles and note each time you take a dose.
  • Use a pill container. Some types have sections for multiple doses at different times, such as morning, lunch, evening, and night.
  • When using a pill container, refill it at the same time each week. For example, every Sunday morning after breakfast.
  • Purchase timer caps for your pill bottles and set them to go off when your next dose is due. Some pill boxes also have timer functions.
  • When travelling, be certain to bring enough of your medication, plus a few days extra, in case your return is delayed.
  • If you’re flying, keep your medication in your carry-on bag to avoid lost luggage. Temperatures inside the cargo hold could damage your medication.

 

FDA:  Why You Need to Take Your Medications as Prescribed or Instructed

FDA:  Are You Taking Medication as Prescribed?

FRIDDAY HEALTH TIP:  Don’t Forget to Take Your Meds!
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