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10 Tips for Safe Medications Use

by Teri Robert
for About.com

Updated: July 18, 2006

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Do you have trouble remembering to take your medications?

Timex Medications Organizer
Missing doses of your medications can render them useless to you in some cases. Missing doses of some medications can also create complications. Organization is essential. If you have problems remembering if you've taken your medications for the day, it can be helpful to set them up in advance so all you have to do is look at the container the day's meds are in to see if you've taken them. If you need to take medications at times during the day that are difficult or inconvenient, try setting an alarm or using a medications organizer that has an alarm on it.
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