When and how do I take over any medications?

I think you need to be in touch with the doctor who prescribed the pain meds. I wouldn't try to do this management yourself. And then you can blame the doctor!

@anotherday I agree with @crankyyankee about talking with his doctor. Together you can come up with a plan. You may just have to explain to your husband that the pills are causing him trouble. (I know that too much Tylenol can cause major liver problems). Once you have a plan, have your husband sit down with you and the doctor and discuss how the plan will work.
I also suggest you put the Tylenol somewhere safe and out of reach. Also set up a daily schedule for the pain pills. Have the times posted along with a small pill case so your husband can still “manage” his pills.
Can you call his doctor for an appointment?

Well folks, I did it. I simply took his prescription and am issuing a daily amount. He's prescribed 3 per day for the pain and I'm putting 3 in a little bottle first thing in the morning and putting it where he has always kept them. Honestly, I did not know what to do. Posed it as a question here, talked to God about it, gave it a lot of thought and my thoughts at this point are: He's harming himself and I'm having to put up with loco hubby both when he takes too many prescription pain killers "and" when he then eats Tylenol like they're going out of style because he runs out of the prescription pain killers. He's not happy about it, but he hasn't figured a way to hunt for them either. He's watching me like a hawk and listening carefully IF he can't see me. Today he is having complete conversations with the television. Arguing with the television, correcting whoever is on whatever news program he is watching.... I just got in a new set of discs that I know will interest him, heading downstairs to offer those and see if he will engage with something not so upsetting to him. Thanks for your input, it's nice to know someone is listening and cares enough to respond. We just saw the doctor, I still feel like I'm on my own for so much of this. How do you guys do this?! AND keep your sanity...some days are better than others. I'm keeping you all in my prayers, hope you do the same for me.

You will probably have to do a power of attorney paper concerning his incompetence, allowing you to control his meds .You would have to get his doctor involved in that . Explain it to the doctor first and see what he says

Hopefully it helped !

Sounds like you have a handle on things for now. Asking the Lord for direction is ALWAYS a good place to start!
We have a motto at our home; Each day is a new and different day blessed by the Lord.

@anotherday -- Previous poster (@slysi) gave you good advice re: getting a POA. Suggest you make sure it's a durable POA, not a regular one.

The durable version will remain effective even if hubby is totally unable to make decisions.

Good luck with everything!

/LarryG

Often POAs are not enough for instance @ banks…there is always a way however, on planet earth…respectfully, Marianne

Not sure what you mean. My husband has Alzheimer's and I have POA at a credit union and at a large bank with no difficulties so far.

I just wrote this a few minutes ago in another discussion -

I hope there's a legal eagle on this board – I just re-read my POA's (plural) and now I'm a little confused. I have POA and Advance Medical Directive and Health Care POA. The POA reads that it does not terminate upon his disability, incompetency or incapacity….. Isn't this statement what makes it a Durable POA even if the word Durable is not used?