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Englewood, CO

I usually do in the morn but sometimes I take a little earlier a couple hrs, I think that their is enough in my system it not going to be a prob with, I haven't seen one since I do my meds that way, and if I miss a dose and don't remember it I took it, I will wait until the next dose due, what are your thoughts about this ❓ and how do go about it?

August 19, 2024
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Members shared their personal routines for taking seizure and other daily medications, with most agreeing that sticking to a set schedule is... Read more

Members shared their personal routines for taking seizure and other daily medications, with most agreeing that sticking to a set schedule is important but allowing a small window of 30 minutes to an hour on either side is generally acceptable. Several members described helpful tools they rely on, including phone alarms, pill organizers, medication reminder apps, and weekly pill containers to track missed doses. A recurring theme was finding a routine that fits your lifestyle, whether tying doses to meals, wake-up times, or bedtime, and never doubling up if a dose is missed.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have a set time for mine. But if I forget and it's with in a hour of my set time. I'll still take still take them.

August 28, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Every 12 hours unless I forget and 1-2 hours elapse!

August 25, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take mine right before bed that way I don't forget

August 21, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes. My meds are taken every 12 hours

August 23, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I try to take mine around the same time in the mornings after I eat breakfast and at night before I go to bed, sometimes an 1-2 hours earlier or later. I have a pill organizer and I downloaded a medication reminder app that has been a lifesaver to help keep me on track.

August 22, 2024 (edited)

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