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Suggestions for improving medication adherence

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John-smith
John-smith

Low adherence to our medications as a result of forgetfulness is an issue that most of us are dealing with. I have found many different solutions to it. However, I want to know what has been the most effective adherence solution for you and what is your suggestion?

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  • howard90860
    howard90860 John-smith

    Posted

    My method for consistantly taking my med's is....

    (1)   My Coversyl BP med's come in a blister pack.   I pre mark the foil that covers each pill with a fine pointed sharpie for the corresponding date that I'd need to take it on so that I always can refer back to it, if I can't remember if I've taken it or not.

     

    (2)   My alarm on my phone is set to  go off at the time I need to take my pill.

    • derek76
      derek76 howard90860

      Posted

      I once bought a second hand phone where the previous owner had left his reminder on.
    • John-smith
      John-smith howard90860

      Posted

      Have you ever tried any reminder app? There are a bunch of them available, but I'm not sure how effective they could be. 

  • derek76
    derek76 John-smith

    Posted

    I put any meds I take in a dish on my bedside table.

    My wife leaves her two packet beside the kettle in the kitchen and writes the date on the pack as she takes them

  • gill70346
    gill70346 John-smith

    Posted

    For me the most important thing is having a routine. I take a total of 10 different tablets plus insulin and they are all either morning or evening or both., so I make it part of my waking and going to bed routine, with 2 different containers of tablets. The only medication that does not fit in the routine is the insulin I have to take just before my evening meals which I have been known to take late (ie after my meal) if I do not remind myself with the alarm on my mobile.
    • John-smith
      John-smith gill70346

      Posted

      Yeah, it's a good idea to tie it to something you do habitually. Wondering if you have ever tried any reminder app? Not sure how effective they might be. 

    • gill70346
      gill70346 John-smith

      Posted

      'Yes I think I should use a reminder app on my tablet. Thank you for the rncouragement

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