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Osm3um Apr 22, 2016 11:11 pm
Tracking medicine across time zones
 
Note: This is posted in technology as I figure "there is an app for that".

I am curious how people are tracking their daily medications when crossing time zones. The old school pill holder is labeled by day, which could become confusing.

Example: Meds taken one in the "morning" and one the "evening".

Note: it goes without saying that any suggestions would have to be taken as "suggestions" and not "medical advice". In my case, I can vary the times, and even miss one, without any ill affects.

Thanks,
Bob

Doc Savage Apr 22, 2016 11:16 pm
Originally Posted by Osm3um (Post 26523659)
I am curious how people are tracking their daily medications when crossing some zones

Example: I take seizure medicine one in the morning, one in the evening. This would become confusing when crossing international time zones.

Note: it goes without saying that any suggestions would have to be taken as "suggestions" and not "medical advice".

Thanks,
Bob
Seizure meds like dilantin can have a particularly small therapeutic window, i.e., the range where they are effective but not toxic. You really need the advice of your neurologist on this, such as whether to advance the dose time an hour a day, etc.

Osm3um Apr 22, 2016 11:26 pm
Agree 100%. I have modified my original post to make it less specific.

Thanks,
Bob

Originally Posted by Doc Savage (Post 26523665)
Seizure meds like dilantin can have a particularly small therapeutic window, i.e., the range where they are effective but not toxic. You really need the advice of your neurologist on this, such as whether to advance the dose time an hour a day, etc.

gfunkdave Apr 23, 2016 9:09 am
I'll move this to Travel Tools, since the OP is looking for an app - but definitely check with your doctor before doing anything.

TWA884 Apr 24, 2016 10:55 am
Originally Posted by Osm3um (Post 26523659)
...I figure "there is an app for that".

I am curious how people are tracking their daily medications when crossing time zones. The old school pill holder is labeled by day, which could become confusing.
There are several such apps in both iTunes and Play Google. Examples are Medisafe, CareZone, RxmindMe and Dosecast.

You may also find the following New York Times article of use:

MareLuce Jan 2, 2020 12:52 am
I'm using HindSight to make sure i don't over-take my thyroid meds

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hindsi...er/id920899942


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