Skip the “spoonful of sugar” and follow these tips instead

Skip the “spoonful of sugar” and follow these tips instead

Try these tips

With determination and a few tips, you can stay on top of your medication routine. Get started with this list:

Understand what medication you are taking and why.

Understanding what your medication are intended to treat can help you take an active part in the care management of your conditions. Here is a comprehensive list of questions to ask your pharmacist. 

Establish a relationship with your doctor, pharmacist and other healthcare professionals.  

Getting to know your healthcare team makes it easier for you to call on them when you have questions. Having trusted professionals available to you can also provide you with peace of mind when it comes to managing changes in your condition or treatment plan. 

Keep a record of medication handy.

Having a record of all the over-the-counter and prescription medication you take is important for many reasons. You can use this record when talking with the various members of your healthcare team as each provider may not be aware of what the other has recommended or prescribed. It’s also helpful in the case of an emergency – it can provide family and carers key information when determining what’s wrong and next steps. A medication record can be written on paper or stored digitally on your computer or mobile device. Be sure to let your carers know where you keep it. 

Take medication at same time every day. 

Medication works best when it’s continuously at the same level in your body, and that is accomplished by taking it at the same time every day.  

Set reminders for yourself so you know when to take medication and to track when you do.  

Tracking medication can be a chore especially when each one has different directions of use. For instance, some medication is prescribed once daily and others twice a day, some medication you swallow with food while others you don’t. Find what works best for you to track them – it may be an alarm on your mobile device, a pill container, a calendar hung on your fridge – or perhaps a mobile app is best for you. It’s important you take your medication as directed, regardless of what method you use. Most people feel better and live a more active life when taking their medication as directed

Try these tips

With determination and a few tips, you can stay on top of your medication routine. Get started with this list:

Understand what medication you are taking and why.

Understanding what your medication are intended to treat can help you take an active part in the care management of your conditions. Here is a comprehensive list of questions to ask your pharmacist. 

Establish a relationship with your doctor, pharmacist and other healthcare professionals.  

Getting to know your healthcare team makes it easier for you to call on them when you have questions. Having trusted professionals available to you can also provide you with peace of mind when it comes to managing changes in your condition or treatment plan. 

Keep a record of medication handy.

Having a record of all the over-the-counter and prescription medication you take is important for many reasons. You can use this record when talking with the various members of your healthcare team as each provider may not be aware of what the other has recommended or prescribed. It’s also helpful in the case of an emergency – it can provide family and carers key information when determining what’s wrong and next steps. A medication record can be written on paper or stored digitally on your computer or mobile device. Be sure to let your carers know where you keep it. 

Take medication at same time every day. 

Medication works best when it’s continuously at the same level in your body, and that is accomplished by taking it at the same time every day.  

Set reminders for yourself so you know when to take medication and to track when you do.  

Tracking medication can be a chore especially when each one has different directions of use. For instance, some medication is prescribed once daily and others twice a day, some medication you swallow with food while others you don’t. Find what works best for you to track them – it may be an alarm on your mobile device, a pill container, a calendar hung on your fridge – or perhaps a mobile app is best for you. It’s important you take your medication as directed, regardless of what method you use. Most people feel better and live a more active life when taking their medication as directed

Skip the “spoonful of sugar” and follow these tips instead

Skip the “spoonful of sugar” and follow these tips instead

Try these tips

With determination and a few tips, you can stay on top of your medication routine. Get started with this list:

Understand what medication you are taking and why.

Understanding what your medication are intended to treat can help you take an active part in the care management of your conditions. Here is a comprehensive list of questions to ask your pharmacist. 

Establish a relationship with your doctor, pharmacist and other healthcare professionals.  

Getting to know your healthcare team makes it easier for you to call on them when you have questions. Having trusted professionals available to you can also provide you with peace of mind when it comes to managing changes in your condition or treatment plan. 

Keep a record of medication handy.

Having a record of all the over-the-counter and prescription medication you take is important for many reasons. You can use this record when talking with the various members of your healthcare team as each provider may not be aware of what the other has recommended or prescribed. It’s also helpful in the case of an emergency – it can provide family and carers key information when determining what’s wrong and next steps. A medication record can be written on paper or stored digitally on your computer or mobile device. Be sure to let your carers know where you keep it. 

Take medication at same time every day. 

Medication works best when it’s continuously at the same level in your body, and that is accomplished by taking it at the same time every day.  

Set reminders for yourself so you know when to take medication and to track when you do.  

Tracking medication can be a chore especially when each one has different directions of use. For instance, some medication is prescribed once daily and others twice a day, some medication you swallow with food while others you don’t. Find what works best for you to track them – it may be an alarm on your mobile device, a pill container, a calendar hung on your fridge – or perhaps a mobile app is best for you. It’s important you take your medication as directed, regardless of what method you use. Most people feel better and live a more active life when taking their medication as directed

Try these tips

With determination and a few tips, you can stay on top of your medication routine. Get started with this list:

Understand what medication you are taking and why.

Understanding what your medication are intended to treat can help you take an active part in the care management of your conditions. Here is a comprehensive list of questions to ask your pharmacist. 

Establish a relationship with your doctor, pharmacist and other healthcare professionals.  

Getting to know your healthcare team makes it easier for you to call on them when you have questions. Having trusted professionals available to you can also provide you with peace of mind when it comes to managing changes in your condition or treatment plan. 

Keep a record of medication handy.

Having a record of all the over-the-counter and prescription medication you take is important for many reasons. You can use this record when talking with the various members of your healthcare team as each provider may not be aware of what the other has recommended or prescribed. It’s also helpful in the case of an emergency – it can provide family and carers key information when determining what’s wrong and next steps. A medication record can be written on paper or stored digitally on your computer or mobile device. Be sure to let your carers know where you keep it. 

Take medication at same time every day. 

Medication works best when it’s continuously at the same level in your body, and that is accomplished by taking it at the same time every day.  

Set reminders for yourself so you know when to take medication and to track when you do.  

Tracking medication can be a chore especially when each one has different directions of use. For instance, some medication is prescribed once daily and others twice a day, some medication you swallow with food while others you don’t. Find what works best for you to track them – it may be an alarm on your mobile device, a pill container, a calendar hung on your fridge – or perhaps a mobile app is best for you. It’s important you take your medication as directed, regardless of what method you use. Most people feel better and live a more active life when taking their medication as directed