I have psoriasis on my eyelids. The cream that has been prescribed says "Do Not use around eyes". This condition itches. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Keeping Gel Pills From Getting Sticky In Hot Weather
I found a simple way to keep my pills from sticking together in my weekly pill holder. I have 3 or 4 gel caps and, in this hotter weather, they stick together or to the container.
Safely Disposing of Medications
In the past four months, I now have a few different medications that are not working for me or had a bad reaction to so did some searching about what to do with them.
Save Money on Prescription Drugs
With the economy these days prescription costs are just one more thing people worry about. Did you know that you can pay a reasonable price on many of the most needed medications if you just do your homework?
Pfizer Extending Free Drug Program
According to an article in the L.A. Times Pfizer is extending its free drug program for 70+ of their drugs - for as much as a YEAR - to those who "people who have lost jobs since, 1/1/09, and have been taking the drug for 3 months or more.
Save Cold-Pak Insulin Shipping Bags
If you get your insulin shipped to you, it's kept cold during shipping with plastic bags filled with frozen gel. Save these gel-filled bags, and reuse them to keep lunch boxes and coolers cold. They are also helpful when buying frozen groceries in hot weather.
Give Kids an "Alternative" to Taking Medication
For those children who refuse to take medicine, do what I did. Tell them they can take the medicine by spoon, or you will go to the Pharmacy and get the suppository formula. You may be threatened by them with calling 911, but that little mouth will pop open voluntarily.
Dispose of Prescription Bottles Safely
Be especially safe with your old prescription bottles. Be sure and mark through the name of person and drug name with a marker before putting in trash as some people would try to get it filled, especially if it is for a pain pill.
Store Daily Medications In Snack Sized Plastic Bag
If you are like me, you may have vitamins or medications that are too large or too many for a pill container. Take a recloseable snack size plastic bag and write with a permanent marker the days of the week or the number of days in a month. I find this really helps me to keep track of whether I have taken my prescriptions or not.
Link: Internet Drug Coupons Website
I want to tell you about a website I read about in the AARP called InternetDrugCoupons.com. It is a database of more than 300 drug coupons and freebies for people and pets. Even if you have good insurance, you have copays to pay. You are allowed to use the coupons for to pay your co-pay.
Prescription Savings on Ibuprofen
My doctor wrote me a script for ibuprofen tablets. I had no idea how much cheaper this would be then just buying at the store. I bought 270 pills 800 mg. size for $20.00. I usually pay $3.00 for 100 pills 200 mg. size (generic).
Aid with Prescriptions - RX Hope
Here is a site that offers to help with getting needed prescriptions.
Use Craft Containers For Daily Medication and Vitamins.
The dosette cases from the pharmacy did not have enough room to hold my daily vitamins and medication. The craft or dollar store have small round cases that screw into one another.
Use a Light as a Pill Reminder
I used to be so sleepy when I'd go to the bathroom to take my morning pill that later in the day I couldn't remember if I'd taken my pill or not. On a nightly basis, we keep a night light on in the same bathroom.
Vegetable Peeler for Removing Prescription Bottle Label Info
The other day I wanted to remove my name and numbers from an empty pill bottle before putting in the recycle bin. I was in a hurry and didn't have time to soak the label off, so I grabbed my vegetable peeler and gave it a couple of swipes, enough to remove all the personal information.
I just wanted to throw my two cents in about the generic Zyrtec. My husband does real well on Zyrtec, the allergy medicine. Well we tried to save a little money and bought the Walmart brand equate, there are some differences in the ingredients but we didn't think a lot.
Mail Order Pharmacy That Ships to Columbia
Any one know of mail order pharmacies or stores that will ship to Colombia, South America? I know of someone who needs Prilosec there.
Comparison Shop Local Pharmacies
If you take particular medications regularly, compare prices with different pharmacies. Call each of them and let them know each medication you take; the name of the drug, the dosage, and the amount your prescription calls for; and ask what their price is.
Be Checked For Cataracts And Retinal Cysts When On Tamoxifen
This tip is of vital importance for anyone on tamoxifen, which is prescribed for a breast cancer patient. As well as having an annual mammogram, make sure you have an annual eye exam.
Healthier Living in 2008: Tips For Medication
It's time to clean out your medicine chest. Be ruthless and discard ANY medicine which is past it's expiration date (adverse drug reactions is the 5th leading cause of DEATH in the USA).
The Green Way to Get Rid of Unused Prescription Drugs
Whether the prescription is for people or pets, most of us can find at least one or two bottles containing unused or outdated medications in our medicine cabinet. When these drugs are not disposed of properly, they can cause pollution in wastewater and end up in our local waterways.
