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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jun 22 4:23pm | Replies (22)

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@texasblooms My "in-use" meds are kept in a plastic craft container. Refills and extra bottles are in another box. I use a weekly pill organizer, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Daviky-Organizer-Organizers-Vitamins-Medication/dp/B08ZHY4ZK4/ref=sr_1_5_sspa
over-the-counter are loaded into separate spots from the Rx meds. I set up 2 weeks at a time. At this time, I use morning and evening pill taking regimen. On the days for my oral chemo, which is kept separate from any other medication, that is taken first thing in the morning since I need to keep an empty stomach for an hour after taking it.

My bottles are all marked with a permanent marker as to their dose and if they are a.m. or p.m.. I don't try to rely on the bottle label or small print! Here is an article from Mayo Clinic you might find helpful: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/healthy-aging/what-time-of-day-should-you-take-your-medicine/ And, as always, follow what your medical team advised for specific instructions!
Ginger

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@gingerw I like how the containers are organized. Would you say people with arthritic hands can open the container easily?