Version June 2024
| Problem | Solutions |
| You were interrupted just before taking your medicine. | If you put your medicine down you will be more likely to forget about it. So keep the medicine in your hand until you've taken it. |
| You made a planned change in your usual routine and forgot. | Think through your day ahead of time and plan when you will take your medicines. Take your medicines with you. Attach a reminder to something you will be using, such as your car keys. |
| Your usual routine was unexpectedly changed and you forgot. | Keep a small emergency supply of your medicines in your purse or car. |
| You ran out of medicine. | Use a calendar to remind you to refill medicines. Get prescriptions refilled several days before your are due to run out. Keep a small emergency supply of your medicines. Ask your pharmacist to remind you to get a new prescription when you pick up your last refill. |
| You felt so well, you forgot or decided not to take your medicine. | Remind yourself that you are feeling well because you have been taking your medicines. Establish the habit of taking your maintenance medicines with activities you do every day. Place your medicines where you will see them easily and frequently. Have someone at home and work remind you that you need to take the medicine. |
| You are confused about what, when, or how much medicine to take. | Repeat medicine-taking instructions to your doctor. Read the directions on the prescription label. If you don't understand them, ask the pharmacist to write up a schedule for you. Call your pharmacist or doctor and ask questions. Write down the exact instructions for taking each medicine. Keep the instructions with your medicines. |
| You became absorbed in an activity and forgot. | Plan to take your medicines with activities you do every day. Take your medicines with you. Place your medicines where you can easily see them. Have someone remind you to take your medicines. |
| You are worried that if you take the medicine too much you will develop a tolerance to it and it will no longer work as well. | Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you can develop a tolerance to the medicine. This cannot happen with most breathing medicines. |
| Sometimes you just forget. | Use an alarm on a clock, watch, or cell phone as a reminder. Use a pill dispenser. Keep prescriptions filled. Take medicines when you eat, brush your teeth or go to bed. Ask your doctor to make your medicine plan more convenient. Keep your medicine schedule in a handy place as a reminder both at home and at work. |
| The medicines are too expensive. | Ask your doctor to prescribe generic medicines. Compare costs from several discount drug stores or use a mail order plan. Use your inhaler properly so that medicine is not wasted. (For more tips on reducing costs, visit UpToDate.com and refer to the patient information topic about reducing the cost of medicines.) |
| You believe the medicine is not working. | Keep taking the medicine until you can discuss this with your doctor. Remember, some medicines will not make you feel better immediately. They require long, continuous treatment to begin working. |
| Some side effects are bothering you. | Tell your doctor about any side effects. Ask your doctor about trying different brand names. If stomach upset is a problem, ask your doctor if you can take your medicine with meals or milk. |
| You have difficulty taking medicines. | Take pills with ice cream, juice, jello, or meals. Empty capsules into a drink. Ask for liquid or sprinkle forms of medicines. (DO NOT CRUSH THEOPHYLLINE PILLS). Ask about long-lasting drugs. |
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