Cholesterol Drug Guidelines

Tips for Taking Cholesterol Medications

Make an instruction sheet for yourself. Tape a sample of each pill you have to take on a sheet of paper. Then write down all the information you need about that pill to remind you.
Use special pill boxes that are divided into days of the week. They can help you keep track of your medicines. There are many types of pill containers. You can buy timer caps for pill bottles to remind you when to take the medicine. Ask your pharmacist about containers and reminder aids that can help you.
Ask people close to you to help you remember to take your medicine.
Keep a chart near your medicine and make a note every time you take your dose.
Ask your pharmacist to help you develop a coding system for your medicines that makes them easier to take.
Get some colored labels and place them on your medicine bottles to simplify your routine. For example, blue can be for morning, red for afternoon, and yellow for bedtime.