Medications and Supplements.... how to keep track? How to carry with you?

[Kmlynne 1]

I am just about 3 weeks out from my surgery. I have been on BP meds for most of my life. Fortunately, they are once a day and I am pretty good about taking them every day before bed (got a little crazy when I worked night shift and sometimes "bedtime was 36 hours later, and sometime 12). I do ok with twice a day meds when its for short periods, but when I have had to remember meds 3 or 4 times a day, I have trouble.

Now, I am looking at my supplement schedule - 6 times a day!!!!!

I don't think I will have too much trouble when I am at home with my fluid/food/supplement schedule in front of me, but I am worried about when I am getting out and about - especially when I go back to work.

What tips and tricks have you found that helps you remember to take your supplements in time? How do you carry them with you? What hasn't worked?

Thanks for your help!

[Daniel2015 262]

I set my times for the day on my iPhone, after I take my first round. Every 2 hours and 15 min. I take a dose until done. If miss a dose or am late, I shift the med times back.

I have a pill container that has compartments. I put it in a pocket of a lunch bag (that I take everywhere). Inside the bag I start with 2 frozen bottles of Water and food, I might need while I'm out and about. I'm sure there are better systems but mine is simple and works for me.

Best of luck!

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[gary5862 208]

I use medisafe (pill reminder) on my phone.

[Renkoss 420]

I've been taking supplements for so long, I just do it both morning before work, and evening, after dinner. I also take 2 meds right before bed.

I do have an AM/PM pill container that I separate all my supplements and pills into. The PM side contains nothing but supplements. The 2 meds I take at bedtime I do in my upstairs bathroom right before getting into bed.

Pill dividers work great. You can get little ones for travel that you only need to put one or two pills in, or medium sized, or large size, or X-large size. They also have containers where the individual day container can be popped out and taken with you in your purse, or if travelling in your carry on.

I like the idea of a timer or alarm on your cell phone to remind you to take your pills. I don't need it because it's literally a habit now.

Good Luck!!!