Tips for Maintaining Your Medication Routine

1. Purchase a pill box or container for daily use.
2. Set a phone alarm to remind you when to take each dose.
3. Take your prescription every day and associate it with a specific behavior, such as eating breakfast or cleaning your teeth.
4. Medications should be replenished ahead of time, and regular meetings with your doctor should be scheduled to check your progress and ensure prescriptions are up to date.
5. When traveling, bring adequate medication, plus a few additional doses in case your return is delayed, and keep it in your carry-on at all times.
6. Understand why you require the medication you are taking and how it works. If you have any questions about why you are taking a specific drug, please be sure to ask.

“Always remember that you are one of the most important members of your healthcare team,” Dr. Erdos advised. “The more you understand your health and the medications you use, the better.”