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I Forgot If I Took My Sinemet. What Do I Do Since I Took Only 1 At Noon So Far Today. Now I Have To Wait Till Noon Tomorrow?

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Ferndale, CA
August 13, 2022
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Inuse 2 7 day pill organisers. One for my mornig pills and one for my eving batch. I set my phone alarm to remind me to take my PD medication every three hours durring the day. This can be a bit embarrassing depending where l am whhen it goes off. Some people get irritated by itm but it’s too bad.l just have to be irritating .

August 26, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yeah, those are the same people who have a very loud unnecessary conversation in public.

August 26, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I use a 7-day pill dispenser and it hasn't failed me in 2 yrs. I just have to be sure to load it accurately and I have alarms set on my phone to remind me when to eat and when to take the meds in order to prevent the impact of protein on the efficacy of the carbo-dopa.

I also have to be good about actually taking the meds when the alarm sounds. If I don't, I lose the benefit of the alarm.

I would ask the doc or pharmacist how to handle a missed dose. It can vary with the medication.

August 19, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I keep a small calendar on my coffee table and when I take one I write it down for that day I take one and a half four times a day so I have to take six in all this way I know if I miss

August 13, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

You only take 1 another won't hurt you the only thing that may happen is an upset stomach

February 19, 2023

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