Pharmacist Check-In: Writing It All Down

January 02, 2015

Pharmacist Check-In: Writing It All Down Facts and Tips about Cholesterol Drugs By Beth Isaac, PharmD

Are you sticking with your new drug regimen or have you been having trouble remembering to take your cholesterol-lowering medication every day? Here are some tips to help you keep track of your daily drug regimen and remember to take your new medication every day. Once it becomes part of your daily routine, it will be much easier to stay on track to lowering your cholesterol and preventing heart disease. Set a time to take your medication every day so it becomes part of your daily routine: with a certain meal if your medication should be taken with food, or after you brush your teeth if your medicine should be taken in the morning. Create a medication calendar and mark it each day after you take your medication. Set an alarm on your phone to remind you when it is time to take your medication. How can I remember to take my new medication every day and keep my cholesterol on track? »

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