When I used to forget my meds, I set a secondary alarm a few minutes after my first alarm that just said "take meds." Also, get a pill-minder (like this one) if you don't have one already so that you know for sure that you took them!
I solved this problem buy using one of those little medicine organizers. Where you put in what you're supposed to take everyday for the next week. If the pill's gone I know I took it.
Something like THIS
I’m so sorry you’re going through this ❤️ this is maybe a minor suggestion, but I was also struggling to remember to take my meds & vitamins daily. I bought pill organizer from Amazon & it’s been a game changer! I can tell a difference in my mood & how I feel when I’m taking my pills daily.
Yes, hormonal changes can affect each individual in numerous different ways. My advice is get a 7 day pill container like seniors use for their daily vitamins/pills. Place the amount you'll take each day in each of the daily containers. So, when you wake up in the morning, you can just pop open the container for Wednesday (for example) and you know exactly what you need to take and what you have taken. https://www.amazon.com/AUVON-iMedassist-Compartments-Supplements-Medication/dp/B07794YMY7
This already exists, the company is called PillPack and Amazon bought them out last year. But realistically it's only necessary for people who have a bunch of different meds and aren't able to handle them all themselves. Most of us can just buy our own pill box (here's one for like $8 on Amazon) and do it ourselves - and if any of you don't do this, you should!
You might get a pill-minder and leave it with your phone and keys and such that you pick up every day.
Glad to hear you're feeling better though. Good luck to you!
Time for a weekly pillbox! It’s the only way I can remember if I’ve taken my meds too 😅
AUVON iMedassist Weekly Pill... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07794YMY7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07794YMY7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jZIiFb3JTEYWY
These are a few dollars at any grocery or drug store-Skip today and never have to wonder again! Congratulations on your pregnancy you’re doing a great job staying informed!!
get a container like this https://www.amazon.com/AUVON-iMedassist-Compartments-Supplements-Medication/dp/B07794YMY7/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=L02V23DZ5F52&keywords=pill+organizer&qid=1667873356&sprefix=pill+%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1,
or if you have two meds that you have to take
this helps me with my own pills (lexapro and prazosin) and I take it right out the container. When refilling the container refill it over another, bigger container (in case you drop it) I once spilled all my pills in the floor due to it not being closed properly, and they also fall out of my hand sometimes. I find that this helps when taking it out of my hand or just refilling my container.
https://www.amazon.com/AUVON-iMedassist-Compartments-Supplements-Medication/dp/B07794YMY7
Something like this might help, then you just have to remember what day it is. And remember to refill on the last day. And remember that it exists.
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I take my pill in the middle of the night 3:00 am usually when I get up for a pee and go back to bed. When I finally eat at 7:30 am there are no interactions I have to worry about. It works beautifully. I have one of those pill dispensers with the day of the week on it so I know I've taken my pill and it's easy to get out to take and my husband installed a lit light switch in the bathroom that gives just enough light to see the pill container and my water bottle. AUVON Weekly Pill Organizer Arthritis Friendly, BPA Free Travel 7 Day Pill Box Case with Spring Open Design and Large Compartment to Hold Vitamins, Cod Liver Oil, Supplements and Medication https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07794YMY7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_4QYDVE5907NWXAM1X1V1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is light switch the toggle lights up.
Leviton 1203-LHC 15 Amp, 120 Volt, Toggle Lighted Handle, Illuminated Off 3-Way AC Quiet Switch, Extra Heavy Duty Grade, Self Grounding, Back and Side Wired, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AU7MI0/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_MQG8JC79QGTT7985HBPD
Here, order one now before you forget:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07794YMY7
Or if you take them twice a day:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001OK1YUA
Done!
Its from Amazon
I just set an alarm on my phone for a set time every day.
And the pill organisers were like this one (not very exciting):https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUVON-iMedassist-Compartments-Supplements-Medication/dp/B07794YMY7