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Today’s Challenge
Do you or any of your family members take medications? Do any of you take over-the-counter meds on a regular basis? Do you have any pre-existing conditions?
Today, write down a list of medications that any of your family members are taking. Include the dosage, prescribing doctor, and pharmacy. As well, note any pre-existing conditions. Keep this list in a place that it’s easy to grab in the event of a medical emergency.
Family members should also keep a list of their own medications and pre-existing conditions in their wallets so that if they are taken into the hospital and cannot speak for themselves, the emergency team is likely to find this list. This is very important, as some emergency medications can react very badly with prescription medications.
Is this something you’ve already done?
You may have done this already, but if not I suggest you take the time to do it today. Is there anything you’d add to this list?
Here’s where to add your answers to the forum.
I did this several years ago as I can’t remember all that stuff well enough to write it down. Also, put your emergency contact name, relationship and phone on the list. I also include the doctor’s office address and phone number with his name.
Nope, my family and I don’t take any medications, or have any conditions.
Allergies and blood type too
We both take medications. But to get off one of mine I should wean over a few or I feel like I’m coming unglued. Its the only one I take but it helps with a couple of conditions. I keep that with me so there are no surprises.
Husband had 3 medications. All very important and he carries the card for his pacemaker.