When in the day do you take your meds?

[Kelkel00]

do you find that a particular time of day is best? My doctors don’t seem to have a strong opinion either way about this.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

Some I take in the morning and some I take at night. And there’s one that I take midday. I can’t explain why I do that. Other than my thyroid med which I’m supposed to take in the morning. I also take something for my ADHD that is better taken in the morning. But I take my antidepressant at night.

I know that doesn’t really answer your question but it’s my experience.

[Hidden]

I take mine in the morning. Your question is very complicated and is not black-and-white. It depends on whether said medications cause sleep issues, etc.

[xKiYoMiNaTiONx]

It really depends on the person and what the medication does for you. I take what I can when I wake up, and the rest I take before I go to bed.

[Hidden]

Hey Kelly! Realize everyone is different but I was instructed to take Lexapro and 1/2 dose Wellbutrin first thing in AM. Other 1/2 dose of Wellbutrin at noon but no later or can cause sleep issues. Problem is, I forget noon dose about 50% of the time or remember too late. Going to set alarm on phone to start reminding myself. I shouldn’t complain about meds not working when I can’t even remember to take them properly. 😖

[Kelkel00 in reply to Hidden]

That’s my problem exactly!!! Sometimes I don’t remember to take them til 3-4pm!

[Hidden in reply to Kelkel00]

This is why I’m going to use phone alarm from now on. Just can’t remember any meds at noon either.

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Kelkel00]

Find whatever clock is nearest to you when you need to take your meds, and set an alarm if needed. Your cell phone should have a daily alarm.

If you have a daily routine. You could also put a post it note in your line of sight, right around the time that you need to take your meds.

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Hidden]

"Going to set alarm on phone to start reminding myself. "

I was just going to suggest that, and most phone calendars have a daily alarm.

So you should be able to set it once and be all good.

[Hidden in reply to AnxiousSilver]

Yea just set it for noon for all time. Problem with everyday alarms is after a while I usually say “yea yea I know” and keep snoozing it. 🤣 Going to try not to let that happen with noon med. I have definite procrastination issues as you can see 😀

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Hidden]

"“yea yea I know” and keep snoozing it."

Oh you do that too.

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A post it note, AND/OR your pill bottle in your line of sight where you will be around noon would probably be the next thing. (on top of the phone alarm)

[Hidden in reply to AnxiousSilver]

Yes. line of sight is good idea for me. Out of site out of mind happens to much to me.

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Hidden]

"Out of site out of mind happens to much to me."

Yuuuuup .

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Hidden]

"I have definite procrastination issues as you can see 😀"

I get that way too.

Sometimes more than I like to admit.

[Hidden in reply to AnxiousSilver]

It’s a bad habit. Just add it the the list of all the other stuff I need to improve on.

Although, might wait until tomorrow to work on that list

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Hidden]

"Although, might wait until tomorrow to work on that list "

lol.

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I wonder if the person who invented the "snooze" button was a procrastinator?

[Hidden in reply to AnxiousSilver]

Of course they were😀

[RemySue]

I take mine in the morning with my coffee-only reason is so I don't forget!!

[pbocka]

I take my meds upon getting up before work . usually it's between 6:30 am to about 8 am .

[Arymretep]

Some meds it says on the box when to take them, if it doesn’t then it’s probably ok to take when you want, if youre not sure have a chat with your Dr.

[AnxiousSilver]

I take my Lexapro in the afternoon with a Kellogs Nutri-Grain bar. (or any soft baked breakfast bar)

So.. I keep my Nutri Grain Bar in my line of sight where I am usually in the afternoon.

[AnxiousSilver]

Another good suggestion. (for anyone reading this)

Weekly pill containers. (found online or any grocery story pharmacy)

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Those are good for anyone that's constantly not sure if they took their pills.

[Hidden in reply to AnxiousSilver]

Hi AnxiousSilver,I hope you are well. I used to use a pill container, but currently am not since I found myself forgetting to use it!

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Hidden]

"Although, might wait until tomorrow to work on that list "

Thank you.

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"I used to use a pill container, but currently am not since I found myself forgetting to use it!"

I bought one a while ago as an "impulse buy" online.

I originally bought the pill container, because I got tired of wondering if I took the pills vs the risk of doubling up. (and I couldn't stand that feeling).

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What I ended up moving to, was using an empty pill bottle, (I took the label off to make it even more visible) so if the pill is in there, then I didn't take it yet.

If not, then I did, but I have my own habit of restocking the empty pill bottle.

It works for now, and if that falls apart, I still have my weekly pill container that I bought as an impulse buy a while back.

[Hidden in reply to AnxiousSilver]

I'm glad you have a system that works for you! That's great👍

[Hidden]

I take Lexapro and I find for me about 6pm works well. Doesn’t affect my sleep or anything

[kenster1]

at night an hour or so before bed.

[AnxiousSilver in reply to kenster1]

Same with me with my non-Lex med.

[Kelkel00]

Thank you all for your responses!

[Kathush]

I take my meds at night, just before I go to bed.

[Mrspjsmom]

I have different medications. Some I take in the morning, others just before bedtime. But I do take them at the same time every day. I set an alarm on my phone.

[Kinlay]

It depends on the med. I take mirtazapine at night and Escitalopram in the morning. As mentioned by others, a lot depends on side effects as well.

[Lazy_dog_lover]

If the meds cause drowsiness then take them after supper. The next question to ask is if there are any other meds that need to be taken separately. I have to keep some apart by a few hours. Ask your pharmacist/chemist.

[Trainchaser]

I take pills for anxiety and depression 4times a day