Pill Perfect: Managing your medication routine
- Follow your prescribe dosage. Take medications exactly as directed. Do not skip doses or alter dosage without consulting a doctor.
- Keep an updated Medication List. Maintain updated list with names, frequency dosage and reason for taking them. This list be easily accessible and shared with health care provider.
- If live alone, place a copy of the list on your refrigerator.
- Use a reminder system. Set up reminders, alarms or phone alerts to help remember medications.
- some pill organizers come with alarms.
- Medication tracking apps: help keep track of multiple prescriptions, remind users when doses are due and alerts when its time to order a new prescription refill. Ex: MyMeds, Medisafe, Pillboxie, Dosecast, and CareZone.
- Regular Health Checkup: Schedule reg check up with healthcare provider to monitor medication effectiveness.
- Seek Clarification: If uncertain about medication's instruction, purpose, or potential interaction, do NOT hesitate to ask a pharmacist or doctor for clarification.