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@lacy2 I have a small notebook that goes with me to each appt, to take notes, jot down vitals, etc. In the front of that is a pocket where I have a paper listing all my medications and supplements. Importantly, there is a date at the top showing "as of". If there is a change, I make it on there, and the date something was changed. I separate the OTC things and Rx drugs. On another paper is a list of major medical procedures, flu vaccines, shingles/pneumonia shots, for quick reference. And, I keep a list of all my husband's medications in my purse, in case there is an emergency.

Having a pharmacist you can trust is critical. A few years back, before I did mail order, my pharmacist was a dr from South Africa, and was a pharmacist here in the States. David was awesome, and alerted me to several potential issues with medications and OTC alike. I miss him.

Glad your visiting nurse saw the potential errors and health emergencies!
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Ginger you are awesome, I do the notebook thing, LARGE notebook for my husband, smaller notebook for my brother. It just keeps my thoughts organized. Especially if there is a risk of any bad news that could derail them.

@ginger, I do much the same but not as detailed as you in what you take with you to visits.

Cannot agree more that a good and trusted pharmacist is worth his/her weight in gold! Not only are they alert to some interactions of meds and are a ready source for med questions, one called me a few yrs ago after noting that I'd changed high b.p. meds wanting to know how I was doing with the new and higher dosed med. So surprised and touched, I nearly dropped the phone! I was experiencing some adverse reactions to the new drug but if he hadn't called, I would have probably tried to "tough it out" without calling my cardio.