Tip #7,278 Some drugs, including acid reflux medications, reduce the absorption of some nutrients. Wellness medications + nutrients + medication + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,233 Herbal medicine is often more effective when taken in tea or tincture form rather than in pill form. Wellness medication + home remedy + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,810 When purchasing over the counter medication, check the active ingredients in name brands versus generics. Often they are the same, so you can save money buying generic. Wellness pain relief + medication + savings + shopping + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,505 Have your children brush their teeth after taking liquid medication. Parenting medication + teeth + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,026 To help prevent a sinus infection from lingering, replace your toothbrush after being on an antibiotic for 24 hours. Wellness health + medication + teeth + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,120 When speaking with your physician, make him/her aware of any vitamins, herbal supplements and over the counter medications you are taking. This will help avoid any negative interactions with prescribed medications. Wellness doctor + medication + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,990 Make your own health card to keep with you. Include blood type, allergies, physician's name and contact information, surgery history, and current prescriptions as well as dosage amounts. Wellness doctor + health + safety + medication + allergy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,223 Organize medication in small trays or boxes by what it treats (pain relief, cold, etc.). It will make finding what you need easier when you or a loved one isn't feeling well. Wellness medication + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,361 When a family member needs to take a course of antibiotics, use a special calendar to mark off each day so no doses are missed. Wellness medication + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,662 When giving a toddler liquid medication, lay him/her down and gently squirt a small portion of the medication into the side of the mouth. After inserting, softly blowing on the face will make him/her automatically swallow. Parenting medication + toddler + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,403 • 7 people found helpful If your cat is allowed food with a pill, coat the pill with cheese spread to easily administer. Pets medication + cats + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,490 • 6 people found helpful If you take prescription medications not covered by your insurance, check into an AAA membership. They have a prescription savings plan that may help. Money medication + savings + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #823 • 23 people found helpful Flushing old medications contaminates water. Research safe disposal drop-off sites in your community. Wellness green + safety + medication + eco-friendly + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,458 • 14 people found helpful Set the timer on your phone and online calendar as reminders to take medication. Wellness medication + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,960 • 21 people found helpful Mix children's cold medicine with juice to make it easier for him/her to take. Parenting kids + medication + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,954 • 10 people found helpful Medications and vitamins should not be stored in a bathroom where it is warm and humid. Instead choose a cool, dry area. Wellness health + medication + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,843 • 18 people found helpful • 1 List Avoid taking a sleeping aid when flying. In case of an emergency, you want to be alert and ready to respond. Travel air travel + safety + medication + sleeping + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,842 • 17 people found helpful If prone to headaches, include an over-the-counter pain medication in your carry on. Many people develop headaches while flying. Travel air travel + packing + pain relief + medication + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #241 • 25 people found helpful Use a flat silverware holder horizontally in a drawer and stand your prescription bottles upright. The dividers are just the right size to keep your bottles standing. Home & Garden medication + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,459 • 20 people found helpful If needing to take someone to hospital for an emergency, be sure to gather all prescription bottles and take along for the medical personnel. Wellness safety + medication + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
