So it's come to this...

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After being diagnosed as Type 2 last fall, I went to Harbor Freight and bought one of their small ammo boxes to keep my glucose reader, needles, lancets, alcohol wipes, and test strips in. Cost me $6+Tax and works perfectly!

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BJoe1976@reddit

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Obvious_Process603@reddit

I’ve never been into a Harbor Freight and never had any need for an ammo box but I know really want some.

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BJoe1976@reddit

They are really handy, same with their tool bags, pricing it pretty decent on them too. Did see something on Instagram from a trans woman that referred to herself as a Handy Ma’am. She ran across a post in I think TicToc of a woman using her boyfriend’s Milwaukee tool bag as a purse and for all excited since she had a ton of those bags herself!

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makingotherplans@reddit

I have a friend who works at Poison Control and they highly recommend a tackle box or tough sealed box like this with a padlock, for all medications, prescription or over the counter, because it would save so many children’s lives.

Grandkids come to visit and they are so good at getting into purses and bags and cupboards and they can open childproof caps easily.

Same for anyone living with a partner with dementia…so many dementia patients get poisoned by other people’s medications or even worse by Tide Pods or cleaning stuff.

And a tackle box with a lock for all that as well is so important.

You did it for convenience, but pat yourself on the back because it’s also lifesaving!

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BJoe1976@reddit

Never thought about that, mainly since I don’t have kids and my Dad so far is not showing signs of dementia (his Mom and her Mom both had it), so luckily that wouldn’t be necessary for the pointy stuff, the insulin it self is in a small fridge that is not in the kitchen as well.

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makingotherplans@reddit

And maybe it won’t apply to you, yet…but others read comments, and our kids are having kids or were getting nephews and nieces and others…so I like to spread the word when I see someone doing something smart

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Equal_Insect8488@reddit

Gett an ammo case, it'll look badass

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BJoe1976@reddit

I was looking cheap, plus it stays home so I don’t need to show it off.

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Equal_Insect8488@reddit

Of course, but you get to feel like Commando every time you open it!

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BJoe1976@reddit

That’s not a big deal to me, it’s just sturdy and a convenient carrier for the stuff.

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Equal_Insect8488@reddit

You're right, of course. And what works for you, works for you. I was just making a funny :-)

Still punk as f*ck, yes we are

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Equal_Insect8488@reddit

Like this

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Equal_Insect8488@reddit

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Big77Ben2@reddit

Those are awesome. I have two in my car for random stuff in the trunk. Sometimes on sale for $4 lol

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BJoe1976@reddit

I also have a few in different sizes, one that is a mobile model building kit, basically everything but the paint, another that I keep a 1/24 (really more like 1/20 scale) R/C rock buggy in. Even have a few of there tool bags for different R/C related things.

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Big77Ben2@reddit

Great ideas. My car has these little side cubbies in the trunk that are the perfect size. Better than ratchet straps or extra gloves or whatever just floating around.

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Embarrassed-Pepper-5@reddit

As a joke, I bought my mom a huge med organizer. She was legit excited to get it. My joke backfired 😂😂

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chamrockblarneystone@reddit

Lost a bunch of weight on Zepbound and I’m down to 7! That felt pretty good.

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Irisgrower2@reddit

I just started blood pressure meds today. I feel defeated

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mortalitylost@reddit

If you do any of nicotine, caffeine or alcohol, those can contribute way more than you think.

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Irisgrower2@reddit

I'm ready for a lifestyle change.

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Kalathefox@reddit

Now that you have something driving you, your chances of success are much higher.

I was able to finally (after probably 6 years of "weaning") quit smoking after they found what turned out to be scar tissue in my lungs. It was the kick in the ass i needed. Those pills are yours. Use the fire it lit to your advantage.

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Twistableruby@reddit

Lose the weight if you have it and get off that shit as quick as you can.

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Chazzam23@reddit

Amateur numbers.

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

Well, I did just finish up with 6 weeks of iv antibiotics if that counts, lol. Oh, and i take insulin.

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Rwhite5440@reddit

10 is a good number. I already keep track of one pill caddy for my dad. I’m just too lazy to keep track of two so I end up opening 10 bottles a day. 🤣🤣

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Adorable-Steak-976@reddit

I'm on the gen x don't see the doctor, not an alcoholic in Japan, soak up the sun retirement plan. Using the HSA on massages, not prescriptions.

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_ism_@reddit

Who saw only the top part of the pic and hoped this was a Ds9 post? Yes, i had my morning rip already thank you for wondering

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5ofseven@reddit

Leave the junk from Pfizer and go go ganja 😛

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VoodooDonKnotts@reddit

I feel like I'm the only person I know who isn't taking a bunch of pills every day. I'm starting to wonder if I'm just gonna die soon and no one caught any of the shit wrong with me.

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Odd-Place-5301@reddit

You'll probably outlive all of us. Big pharma has a stranglehold on the USA. Scary part is we are the last generation that didn't start a regimen in the 5th grade. The future generations will believe it's completely normal and not the exception to be on meds.

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WendyA1@reddit

Check out the Medisafe app for keeping track of your medication and the possible interactions.

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romulusnr@reddit

That's a lot of antibios. Permanently?

I also see metformin (no fun) and gabapentin.

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

Impressive! I've been on the amoxicillin for a week, and I have another week to go. Before that, I had 6 weeks of IV antibiotics. I had a pretty severe bone infection. It took a big toe. This has been a pretty terrible summer. It's actually worse than the bone tumor (chondrosarcoma) surgery in my knee. The tumor was definitely a more painful recovery, but this foot crap never ends. I was supposed to get a third surgery on my foot last week to put in a woundvac, but cardiology has been delaying their approval. I had a stress test (chemical) last week. They found some scarring and now I have to get an aortic catheterization. From my internet sluething I think the scarring means I probably had a heart attack I didn't know about. What's really surprising is i had chest x-rays done, and apparently I fractured a rib and didn't realize, lol.

The metformin is definitely more fun than my not-pictured insulin, lol. Im taking gabapentin and muscle relaxers. They help with the phantom pain of my missing big toe. As well as my "evening meds".

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romulusnr@reddit

Damn those...... double secret heart attacks. Jesus, I'm so sorry.

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PrestigiousDish3547@reddit

I use mine to keep track of what day it is as much as I do to keep track of meds…

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Savvy-R1S@reddit

I am fortunate at 57 not to have one of these. I changed my diet 8 years ago after my doctor literally said I didn’t plan on living long based on my blood test results and eating habits. I went all plant based and had a great turnaround on all my numbers. Some friendly advice; stop eating highly processed foods and keep moving. Even 30 minutes of walking a day can make a big difference. Hang in there. 😰

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TC_Stock@reddit

Sometimes you gotta take a medication and theres really no other option but a huge chunk of these medications I see people taking could be avoided with diet and lifestyle changes.

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Savvy-R1S@reddit

Very true. Diet likely play La a huge roll. The American obesity rate claims higher and higher ever year. These food companies here encourage overconsumption which supports big pharmaceutical.

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

Before my big toe got amputated in July I did a mile and a half daily round-trip to the supermarket, then a 45 - 60 minute dog walk. It was HELL! I'm service-connected for my knees and feet (11 knee surgeries), then I got a bone infection in my foot around January (which led to the amputation). I did the supermarket with my rollator, and dog walk with my cane. That's all on hold until my foot heals, however I did do one short dog walk. That was terribly painful.

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BadGolferDallas@reddit

My god. What “pills” are you people taking? This looks insane.

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DeeBee1968@reddit

You should see mine - a morning handful and a nightly handful. AM has CoQ10 capsule and 3 coconut oil capsules on top of the others, because I do NOT want a Tecfidera flush if I can help it. PM has 3 turmeric capsules for my fibromyalgia. I basically have 1p prescriptions, up from 1 back in 2018. Old age ain't for sissies, y'all!

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BadGolferDallas@reddit

You should look up the Turmeric Ginger CBD gummies from Lazarus Naturals. Life changing.

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DeeBee1968@reddit

TY!

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Kyauphie@reddit

I've used one for a decade, though mine are mostly probiotics, multi-vitamins, and prenatal baby aspirin, folic acid, and supplements.

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ToxicGenXBaddAss@reddit

Weed is such a cure all!

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OpLeeftijd@reddit

I bought one for my wife as a joke. Turns out the joke was on me. She loves it and uses it religiously.

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Boney-Rigatoni@reddit

You knitted you’ve reached peak old pill popper status when you spend hours trying to find the perfect pill organizer on Amazon, to include the key ring daily dose dispenser.

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leicanthrope@reddit

I've got this one. I've taken enough color theory in college to be constantly irritated by it.

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Mammoth-Captain1308@reddit

I have something kind of similar and crossed my fingers the colors would come in the same order they appeared in the photos, because otherwise it would bug me too.

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Lost-Platypus8271@reddit

Got that one for my kiddo! She takes vitamins and melatonin. She just grabs the next day when she has a sleepover.

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tchrbrian@reddit

I could’ve used that organizer for my lunch money in elementary school.

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Technical-Farmer-663@reddit

I didn't know what you meant by the key ring dispenser. I looked it up and these things are great! Ordering for my lactose intolerant family + daughter with ADHD right away.

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Lost-Platypus8271@reddit

I found a cheap one on deep sale and regretted it when it dumped all my meds in my bag during my last camping trip.

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Aselleus@reddit

I got a weekday circular pill organizer at the dollar store that I use for travel that's pretty nice

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5th_gen_woodwright@reddit

This guy pills 💊

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Green_Dare_9526@reddit

Great for vitamins that interact w each other.

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C-romero80@reddit

Yes and when you talk to your doc make sure they know of any vitamins and supplements you take, interactions are no joke.

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azchocolatelover@reddit

That's the first question I get every time I visit my doctor. It's a good test of my memory. Although I do have this tendency to count off on my fingers.

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Kalathefox@reddit

Do yourself a favor. Use your smartphones to your advantage. You may remember them, but you might forget one accidentally. Either, line them up and take a picture of all the labels, or write them down in a document/ email/ text /private discord server. Somewhere.. just so you can verify that you reported them all. You can still test your memory like you do! Say them off to of head, then double check. Forgetting any, especially now, can make life miserable later.

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Lost-Platypus8271@reddit

I was taking an herbal supplement that turns out to be a blood thinner. Good thing to know in advance of surgery!

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1questions@reddit

Which vitamins interact with each other?

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RVAgirl_1974@reddit

One that I know of for sure is calcium and iron. If you are taking an iron supplement stay away from calcium within a couple hour window because it blocks iron absorption. On the other hand vitamin C promotes iron absorption.

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TRH100@reddit

No iron together with thyroid medicine, either. Iron totally wipes out thyroid medicine. I have a six figure hospital bill I can dig out to tell you about how I learned that particular lesson.

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I_Cant_Know_That@reddit

Iron also should be taken on an empty stomach, but not with any stomach medicines (Iron is my bane because I take stomach meds first thing in the morning and before bed and it's made taking iron really annoying)

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Classic-Language-942@reddit

Ferrous gluconate is much easier on the tummy than ferrous... whatever the other one is. Sulfide? I rarely get tummy aches from iron after I swapped.

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judgeejudger@reddit

I took a liquid called Floradix. Tastes vaguely like metallic prune juice, but no upset stomach and it absorbed really well.

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ungloomy_Eeyore964@reddit

Floradix saved me. I had to take iron 3 times a day for 6 months and my numbers didn't budget. 2 weeks of floradix and I was normal. My doctor was so shocked she wrote it down because she needed iron too!

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Classic-Language-942@reddit

Giggle... Floradix...

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antiseesaw@reddit

my doc has me taking mine with an acid like coffee or lemonade

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Human-Walk9801@reddit

I’ve been anemic since high school. I will always remember the nurse that told me to eat an orange after I’ve taken my iron.

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Responsible_Row1932@reddit

Omg! Thank you. My mom is iron deficient- even had an infusion last week. I will change her pill regimen this week.

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Roguefem-76@reddit

Holy crap, I had no idea about that. Thank you for the knowledge!

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FireGodNYC@reddit

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SweaterSteve1966@reddit

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Green_Dare_9526@reddit

Quite a number and then more w Rx involved. You’ll find some info online and can also get an appointment w a pharmacist via your dr.

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Green-Square-7977@reddit

Should separate Calcium from Magnesium.They compete for absorption.

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1questions@reddit

Ok. I just take a multi-vitamin so I have no idea which ones they’ve thrown together.

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mem0679@reddit

I never knew this! I'll make sure to separate them from now on

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dfjdejulio@reddit

And also for separating the "empty stomach" versus "with foods" pills. (That's my personal bane these days.)

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SizzleanQueen@reddit

I thought you were talking about weed for a minute.

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anonlaw@reddit

Same. OMG. I just ordered this mfucker. It's almost a foot long. Twice as big as my old one which was like 50% bigger than the tiny one I used before that.

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Kalathefox@reddit

* This is my behemoth. Actually holds fish oil capsules. But Maaaan it makes me feel so old lol

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Kalathefox@reddit

https://a.co/d/j01mXpb , this is my contribution... this behemoth holds fish oil!

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

Wow! A figurative rainbow of yummy medicine. It's like Skittles!

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NOVARedneck@reddit

I saw a company give away branded travel pill sorters at a conference (tech, not medical) once. They were gone in an instant. At the same time, it was painful to watch and brilliant.

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CrankyDoo@reddit

I would grab one up myself, and I take zero daily medications. They are great for sorting and storing screws, nuts, and bolts in my workshop.

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sky033@reddit

Had to justify to finance why I bought 4 small pill organizers. Had to explain we have 4 regions that need something to carry small o-rings and parts for in-the-field repairs.

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Kalathefox@reddit

I use a spare one (aside from the actual pill holding one) for computer screws

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ithinkiknowstuphph@reddit

I just saw Joan Jett and Billy Idol in concert and now seeing this comment this is probably the thing missing from the merch tent

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CaptainLollygag@reddit

Saw The Circle Jerks again a few years ago. Two other punk bands opened, and it was really crowded. There was a group of us older Gen-Xers and younger Boomers hanging out together just to one side of the pit, where we could still be close to the thick of things but not as likely to get kicked in the head by a young 'un crowd surfing. After the show everyone went outside where the venue had set up a bunch of folding chairs. One of my favorite memories is noticing all the older people gently lowering themselves onto those chairs with a groan, myself included. After a punk show.

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with_due_respect@reddit

Having to have good sit down after a show is better than not going to the show at all.

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Roguefem-76@reddit

That's kind of brilliant, honestly. You know people will want those, and keep them for ages!

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KnitYourOwnSpaceship@reddit

More importantly - they use them multiple times a day, and your brand is in front of them every time.

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nobody2099@reddit

When I travel I just put mine in baggies in memory of my man Darrell.

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bmaayhem@reddit

My three inhalers and my nasal spray won’t fit in those!

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SunshynePower@reddit

My dad's was always full because he was a vitamin junkie. Nothing crazy, just vit C and E and stuff like that. But when cancer showed up, that's when he upgraded from a 1 box a day to a 4 boxes a day. And they were overflowing. All the medications for the side effects and damages of the chemo plus his normal stuff. Part of my job was to stay on top of that pill case. I felt like a parent. "Dad, you didn't take your lunch pills. Well, I'm sorry you don't feel like eating lunch but you need to take these pills. Ya know, your tummy will feel better if you eat something when you take these pills. Well, don't cry to me if your tummy gets upset."

It took me a year after his death to even touch that oil case and dump those pills out.

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JuicyApple2023@reddit

Like 15 years ago, I tried a pill box organizer. Never again. I take vitamins and minerals along with my TWO daily prescribed medications. But sometimes I don’t want to take, for example, magnesium and zinc in the morning. Anyways, I usually remember if I took my meds. It’s better for me to be free.

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mheyting@reddit

Big Pharma… wants us dependent on them.

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Robviously-duh@reddit

I'm Gen-X.. I put all my pills in a shot glass every morning...

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user86753092@reddit

This reminded me to take my morning meds

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Trees_are_cool_@reddit

Yeah. This is life now. Pill caddy, gray hair, knees hurt, back hurts. Whatever.

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michellecolsoh@reddit

Had one for years now. So much easier than opening 10 bottles a day. I have another for bedtime. It’s also easier when traveling to take the whole thing instead of all those bottles. I put it in a ziplock bag just in case it opens. I don’t understand why my husband opens all those bottles every day. I wouldn’t know if I took everything I should. Medication management 101 - take them lol

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BabyFaceFinster1266@reddit

These posts are pathetic.

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Extreme-Piano4334@reddit

Zero pills only veggies and biking. But the statin man wants to see me soon anyway.

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dreamcatcherdaddy@reddit

I refuse to take medication, have had adverse reactions to OTC stuff. Excedrin is the only thing I take when needed

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Twistedsister3@reddit

Meanwhile, I'm over here thinking "Oh! I need one of those instead of mine with just morning, afternoon, night. Need to look for one of those. "

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Lost-Platypus8271@reddit

Lightweight! You should see mine.

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ConversationTough933@reddit

Wtf? Not one med for myself...1967

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Themoosemingled@reddit

Wait….is that weed? Yes!

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Ancient-Plant314@reddit

Hahahahaha, you’re not alone

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nudedon69@reddit

Between my wife and I, our kitchen is looking like a pharmacy.

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baconjedi80@reddit

I wish my organizer had a weed spot.

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Jerky213@reddit

Your fist!

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Unconscience@reddit

after 39 years of smoking pot, the future hit for me the day i realized my fingers don't have to get all sticky /smelly anymore, and i could ditch the smelly/sticky paraphernalia. vaping for me is even beyond what i envisioned after reading "rich folks smoke dokes"

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Short-Thing-9763@reddit

I definitely can relate. I have 2 pill boxes, 1 for morning that I take to work on Mondays and bring home on Friday to refill, that has that have 7 and my bedtime box sits next to the bed that contains 8 pills. The only way I can remember them all, without having to open all those bottles daily. And I will be 50 in 2 weeks. 😭

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StevieNickedMyself@reddit

I have a box like that for my progesterone lol. Otherwise I only take Allegra, my inhaler, and a multivitamin.

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orangecatstudios@reddit

I’m only on one pill a day. I still have trouble remembering if I took it. But I’m crabby and unfocused if I didn’t.

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icanhazkarma17@reddit

.5 grams/day of the modern weed would have me baked into uselessness.

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SHELLIfIKnow48910@reddit

Sounds dope.

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

It isn't all at once. I use ≈ 0.05 grams at a time.

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icanhazkarma17@reddit

Smoking ten time/day would have me baked into uselessness lol. But I understand folks use it medicinally, and also have a tolerance. Even a one hitter in the morning would derail me. Weed doesn't make me sleepy, just spacy and sometimes a little noided. Definitely recreational for me!

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

Also, to add to what he said, the high is a bit different with dry vaping vs combustion. He dry vapes.

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Eastnasty@reddit

These are a game changer for us GenX'rs. Total game changer.

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CA_Moon@reddit

I have 12 after breakfast and 13 before bed... those sorters come in handy... my problem is remembering to take the one 30 min before breakfast/coffee... and if I do remember and take it, I forget not to drink coffee or eat breakfast. This girl needs her coffee and breakfast to function the way she needs.

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CaptainLollygag@reddit

Timers? I have ADHD and, as my husband says, am "always beeping and booping." I recorded myself saying common phrases and use those as the alarm sounds, like "Stop what you're doing and go to bed" and "You need to get in the shower now." You could do that for your morning med, and another to go off for when you can eat.

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CA_Moon@reddit

I also have adhd so this is an excellent suggestion. Thank you so much!!!

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CaptainLollygag@reddit

Awesome, hope it helps you out!

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Equal_Insect8488@reddit

I already have a pill organizer, but now I need to switch to one that as both am and p.m. I'm resisting it. That's because I'm still punk as fuck.

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Dr_Sisyphus_22@reddit

Glad to see you are getting your vegetables in

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midnight_to_midnight@reddit

It came to that 10 years ago. Lol

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Lower_Group_1171@reddit

I love that you’ve got weed there 😂

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Life_Smartly@reddit

We all have more & more things distracting us. Embrace simplicity.

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derprondo@reddit

You ever try a flower vape? .5 grams a day would obliterate me, I probably only use .1 grams a day in a dynavap.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

He said up above he does dry vape.

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derprondo@reddit

lol yeah I see that now, I guess he’s just chiefing all day long

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Zealousideal-Fix-968@reddit

Is there anyone here that doesn't take ANY meds? Aside from the not so occasional Tylenol. After 15 years of competitive gymnastics I thought I'd be on a dozen different meds by now. But nothing. Count my blessings

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resting-bass-face@reddit

Are we gonna talk about the low dose weed or do I need to scroll down further?

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duchess_of_nothing@reddit

I take blood pressure pills, genetics man. That's it beyond my allergy meds.

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AppliedCarbon@reddit

I dunno, I really question the medical use of weed. Especially when you are taking so many other pills.

Am I the only one not taking anything?

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

Why would you question the medical use of weed?

You don’t know what he even takes it for or what his other meds are.

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AppliedCarbon@reddit

My issue with medical use of weed is in the vast majority of cases it is a net negative.

Also, I've seen a lot of 40/50 year olds med lists. Most of their meds are from a shitty lifestyle they should change, not take a million pills to continue to live a sedentary lifestyle where you eat endless junk and smoke weed everyday.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

Ah, stereotypes about people who use weed. Weed and junk food aren’t destined to always be together.

I use it medically and it’s benefitted me enormously. I’ve LOST weight since starting it.

The fact of the matter is it’s a medical herb that’s been used medically for time out of mind. Just because some people choose an unhealthy lifestyle doesn’t take away from the medical benefits of weed.

(By the way, sativa strains can be quite energizing. I got four hours of strenuous outdoor work done today thanks to a sativa. Look past the old stereotypes to the truth.)

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AppliedCarbon@reddit

Ah, you are a user so you can't have a rational conversation about it.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

Oh and I’m only taking 2 prescription meds a day down from EIGHT.

Wanna know how I did that?

Medical weed. And I’m about to go off one of the two meds left.

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SpikeMyCoffee@reddit

Nope. I'm over here raw dogging life, too.

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AppliedCarbon@reddit

I'm glad bro, I think this is the way to do it. So many people use substance to tolerate shitty lifestyles.

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SpikeMyCoffee@reddit

I work in medicine. When you're surrounded by professionals, ya tend to get fixed before anything becomes permanent.

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AppliedCarbon@reddit

I'm a nurse so yeah I know what you mean, lotta things can be fixed by moving more and eating better.

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SpikeMyCoffee@reddit

Scribe, here. Pleased to meet you! Have a good one!

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QueenMumof4@reddit

Im 50 and was taking nothing 6 months ago. Now I have am meds and pm meds. Dont get too cocky, it can change in an instant!

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AppliedCarbon@reddit

Never accounting for luck but you can stack the deck in your favor with a healthy lifestyle

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CrankyDoo@reddit

Am I the only one not taking anything?

You are not. Through a little luck and a lot of hard work, I have no chronic conditions and take no daily meds.

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AppliedCarbon@reddit

Good to hear, I'm trying to stay in the best shape I can for as long as possible

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HollowShel@reddit

the human brain is designed to consolidate memories, so repetitive things get lumped together. That's what I tell myself every time I can't remember if I took my pills yet today.

Meanwhile, my husband's been using pill organizers of one sort or another for about 20 years, because epilepsy and tbi are a bitch. (Man's on almost a dozen different types of pills!)

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TheRealEkimsnomlas@reddit

I can't stand to smoke anything, if I did this it would be 1/4 a 10mg gummy

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

I actually use a dry herb vaporizer, but you probably wouldn't like that either, lol.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

I’m a HUGE fan of dry vaping.

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

I smoke so rarely now. Vaping is so much better.

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Informal-Face-1922@reddit

Dry herb vape is the way.

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LoggingLorax@reddit

Cannabutter- so versatile and it's keto too!

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KellyzKillaz@reddit

THC in pill form is the way to go. I'm like you, can't smoke or be around smoke, gives me instant headaches. I myself take a 25mg Indica pill every evening around 7pm and sleep like a hibernating bear!

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fujiesque@reddit

I think the weed should be in am and pm doses

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

I just grind it up when the previous day's ration is out. Im on ssdi and va disability so I just vape it all day.

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bacoes@reddit

Is that about quarter-to-a-half a gram/day?

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

It's a half gram a day. I use a dry herb vaporizer, so it's pretty easy to make it last all day.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

I’m recently retired (54 years old) and new to weed, and I’m loving life so hard these days. I dry vape, too. It’s the best. I use a Solo 3.

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

Nice! I had an Air once. I liked it more than my Mighty. I pretty much stick to vapcaps these days. They really work well with microdosing.

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Cryo_Dave@reddit

A little bit for the reindeer, a little bit for Santa Claus, a little bit more for Santa Claus, a little bit more for Santa Claus...

Yeah, I know it's supposed to be magic dust, but in principle it's the same thing.

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CaptainLollygag@reddit

OH MY GODS. Memory unlocked!

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Zestyprotein@reddit

I played with the dude . . .

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LPGeoteacher@reddit

I think it needs more weed.

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ro_thunder@reddit

Wow... I only take 1 pill a day, my high blood pressure medicine.

That's legit it. 55, dad-bod, overweight with a sedentary desk job.

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ChoakIsland@reddit

Only 6 a day here.

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tarmgabbymommy79@reddit

I should get one of these but No. Get off my lawn!

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hambonelicker@reddit

I love pill boxes. It makes keeping consistent so much easier.

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Aveeye@reddit

I take a crazy amount of stuff in the morning, but I can proudly say that none of it is prescribed, although I can't say that about my night time eyedrops.

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BlowDrierBettie@reddit

So this is what is sounds like when doves cry.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

I love you for this. I literally said “AWWWW” out loud.

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jailtheorange1@reddit

I split my meds and supps into pre-breakkie, brekkie, pre-lunch, lunch, dinner, supper. Helps improve my health, and looking forward to helping extend my healthspan.

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_WillCAD_@reddit

I'm still on these. I take all my pills first thing in the morning so I don't need to worry about them the rest of the day.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

That’s mine, too!

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ShavinMcKrotch@reddit

My pill box doesn’t look like THAT! Oh, right. Texas. 😒

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Maleficent-Aside-171@reddit

Hey neighbor. You know that under a certain amount is legal here now under the farm bill act, right? You can buy flower/edibles/carts in vape shops and the drinks in liquor stores.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

Or get a plug. Or drive to a legal state.

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

It can. Mine does and I’m in Texas.

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

Florida!

I got the pillbox from the VA. Very Zsa Zsa, lol.

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HandofThane@reddit

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Away-Ad2664@reddit

I’ve never felt so seen and yet so judged. Screw you guys, and I’ll see you tomorrow!

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AnastasiaNo70@reddit

Weed helped me go from 8 prescription meds a day to TWO.

Thanks, weed!

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Kodiak01@reddit

I recently went from 3 pills in the morning and 2 at night to... 3 in the morning and 1 at night.

As of a week and a half ago I was finally cleared to come off blood thinners for good, but for at least the next year they still want me to take a baby aspirin (subclavian vein clots that have little chance of reoccurring). Other than that it's two BP meds in the morning (which I know if I can drop about 20-30lbs I may be able to come off of as well) and my evening PeePee pill for BPH.

I also have a supply of albuterol and Symbicort, but haven't needed to use either for a couple of years now.

50/M, so I guess I could be doing a lot worse.

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SummerBirdsong@reddit

What's with the turds?

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baconcheeseburgarian@reddit

Just fill it all with weed.

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Novel_Willingness721@reddit

After transplant surgery the hospital gave me a color coded one. I mark the prescription bottle tops with the color they go into.

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Intelligent-Basil600@reddit

Bro I have 4 of those I use for morning RX, nightly RX, morning Supplements and nightly Supps. Lol it gets way worse and will never get better.

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MediumAd3331@reddit

Take a flintstones vitamin

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greenglssgoddess@reddit

I'm an unfortunate soul that was blessed with terrible genes from both sides of my family. I don't use a pill box, but i do turn over my pill bottles on their tops as i take them. Then looking at them throughout the day i know i've taken them and don't get confused. I turn them right side up on my way to bed every night. This only works if you take your meds once a day like me. So far it has really helped me!

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MercuryTattedRachael@reddit

Evening is the best dose!

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

Yeah, I kinda break that out in the am, lol.

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Test4Echooo@reddit

On the plus side, I never dreamed this would be legal in our lifetimes😎

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AllyBILM@reddit

I was gonna say, you might want a morning dose too. Can’t hurt to have some on standby either.

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rrrrrrez@reddit

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Penandsword2021@reddit

OK, the nugs in the mediset gave me a belly laugh that I didn’t know I needed today! Priceless!

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citrussmile@reddit

Ah yes, the original medicine! Still part of my health regiment!

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hapster85@reddit

I've used one for years, but mine is just am/pm. Fortunately I don't have to take any with food. I have reminder alarms on my phone, and still manage to forget them occasionally. Lol

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wobbsey@reddit

i’ve used one for years bc otherwise i forget if i took my pills already. not a memorable event!

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CaptainLollygag@reddit

Chronically ill and ADHD here. I've had to use a pill organizer since my 30s, and have strong preferences on their design. But I love OP including their evening med in theirs. 😆

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Much-Extension-4752@reddit

1978 here... still no daily pill regiment.... not yet anyway.

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Georgiaonmymindtwo@reddit

Thanks for saying that that is weed. I didn’t zoom in to look at it and thought you had put in some fried chicken.

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park2023mcca@reddit

I was thinking yesterday about how it sucks getting old because I was taking some ibuprophen before playing tennis. This puts it into perspective when that is the only time I consistently take any medication.

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ms_slowsky@reddit

6 pill cases a day. 🥴

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Curufindir@reddit

Suddenly, my two tiny tablets daily don't seem like much at all.

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toodog@reddit

i’m sure the US citizens are over medicated. i don’t know anyone on that many pills in europe.

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cocktailnapkinssuck@reddit

Word.

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SpaceGuy1968@reddit

I literally don't take any pills ....

But the weed ... That's another thing

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Starbreiz@reddit

You should share this with r/trees.

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Starbreiz@reddit

That's actually kinda brilliant

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GansNaval@reddit

I have been contemplating getting one. Im up to five meds taken throughout the day and sometimes I forget if I have taken them in the morning.

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notashroom@reddit

Not that it's a big investment, but FWIW, I developed a system for remembering if I took twice a day meds that was just which side of the label I put the cap's tab or pointer to. Left = PM, right= AM. Kept me from adding one more chore to shame myself over not completing in a timely manner.

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

That's what did it for me.

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SoCaFroal@reddit

I've been really lucky. The only pills I take are supplements, fiber gummies, and an allergy pill.

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Huskerdu4u@reddit

I take the same medication in the evening, or morning….

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Timmy12er@reddit

I've mentioned this before in this sub, but my wife arranges our weekly meds. I have such blind loyalty that I don't even look at the contents, I just empty the pills into my hand and take them without examining.

If she wanted to poison me she totally could and I'd never know. I think that's what they call crazy, stupid love. ❤️

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SVTContour@reddit

You should have a chat with your doctor and come up with a diet that’ll get you off some of those pills.

I was on Insulin, Metformin, Statins, and something else that escapes me. Had a chat with my endocrinologist who suggested keto and fasting. I’ve lost over 50 lbs and the only pill I take is a multivitamin. Still have 30 lbs to go.

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BigDogBo66@reddit

Came here just to verify that was weed in that slot!!!! I have goals! Too bad I’m employed federally. Man….

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DogsAreOurFriends@reddit

I/m at Level 2 (Morn, Eve) and do not plan on going any further. Enough is enough!

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justfukkingtired@reddit

Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it's before eight
The people I meet don’t want to stay out too late
Sometimes you tell the day by the pills at the sink
And times when you're alone, well, you appreciate that shit

I’m an Xer
on my sarcasm I abide
Not yet dead but still forgotten I am alive

~BonJovial probably

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DaddyBeanDaddyBean@reddit

Let's see, three pills for cholesterol, three for high BP, four for mental health, one for gout, one for allergies. Not to mention ibuprofen as needed, which is often. Yep. I'm old.

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HLOFRND@reddit

There are great and I use them myself, but I always like to mention timer caps, bc they are so clutch, especially for things like antibiotics or other meds you’re on short term.

Timer caps are lids for pill bottles (they come with extra bottles in case they don’t fit yours) that tell you the last time the bottle was open. That’s it. Nothing to set or schedule, it doesn’t lock you out or anything.

It just has a little timer on it and that timer tells you how long it has been since you opened the bottle last.

They kind of rule.

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Ornery_Dimension5888@reddit

I love evenings at my place as well!!!

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deephurting66@reddit

Ye olde pill vault.. I hate big pharma so just fill mine up with bud.

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MachTwang@reddit

Five a day in the morning for me. I thought I'd have a little fun with it.

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notworkingghost@reddit

Haha, once you move to the 4x a day over the 3x a day, you know you’re up there. I’m there too, so don’t feel bad.

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sax3d@reddit

I bought a day and night pill minder a couple of months ago. What happened? I was just prescribed 4x/day meds.

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notworkingghost@reddit

I might as well go to 5x a day since I always get up to pee in the middle of the night.

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sax3d@reddit

I hate that part the most!

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rakrunr@reddit

I did 4 a day for years, but recently worked with my doctor to get it down to 3 a day. Small change but big improvement!

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SignificantLock1037@reddit

I've kept track of all the medications that I've taken this year. To date:

Advil - 15 pills
CVS Cold and Flu Daytime - 16 softgels

I'm not going to try to count caffeine or alcohol, though. But, at least I quit smoking 3 years ago!

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Error262_USRnotfound@reddit

you need to check your prescription...that cannabis looks entirely to small for one day.

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Koss424@reddit

you guys have bed times?

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walrus0115@reddit

I see you. My wife has one nearly identical and I'm on only the daily pill case. The biggest changes I've made in the past 5 years that truly produced positive results:

I keep a daily journal that includes a diet and medical log. It's a simple spreadsheet that has dropdown lists for most common items. I had a torn medial meniscus last year with surgical repair; the log with a pain scale was priceless for determining which combination of physical therapy and analgesics worked best. I went from completely immobile in November 2024 to walking 5k today for the first time since college.
To alleviate gastrointestinal issues I began taking nightly fiber, Kroger or Walmart brand Metamucil in my case. Depending on the medications from the past year with surgery and brief stints on painkillers that cause constipation, THEN a required colonoscopy, I add small amounts of Mirilax if needed. This has improved my sleep, my overall health, all my blood test numbers including lowered cholesterol and triglycerides, and sped up my morning routine obviously. I got my shit together, literally.

Hope this helps one of you. I'm 52, my wife just turned 50, and she's just starting with the hot flashes so we'll see how that goes. Ahhhh!

Lasers!

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TheClearcoatKid@reddit

Just half a gram a day? Rationing is for Communists. /s

I only wish I had half of your discipline.

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BroccoliNearby2803@reddit

Is that weed in the evening slot?

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

Why yes... yes it is.

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Caveman419@reddit

I think your evening medication should be spread out throughout the day as well. Just remember, the road of excess leads to the Palace of wisdom.

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

Ha! I only use 0.05 grams at a time with my dry herb vaporizer. It lasts all day.

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Caveman419@reddit

Looks like I might need to look into one of these vaporizers.

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

You really should. There are good ones at every price. I owned some really fancy ones. I've cut back. Everything i saved in weed, I spent on vapes, lol.

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kalitarios@reddit

looks like mine but with gummies instead of flower

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

Nice

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Rare-Confusion-220@reddit

I don't know what all that other shit is but I'm on board with the "EVE" supplement

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LetheSystem@reddit

I got a box of craft organizers. 4 (removable) x 7, 12 containers. When we get low we load out a month. It works aside from the big bastards (potassium).

Tried the packaged ones but we were always getting out of sync because they'd just not contact the doc for refills. Now, local pharmacy, we're not missing any more.

People are amazed when we tell them about this - they don't understand how you can take so many pills you'd need to do this. "Beta blocker for the heart, statin for cholesterol, another because cholesterol is stubborn, one for tremors so I can type, metformin because you should too, levothyroxine because my thyroid isn't up to snuff because diabetes, melatonin because I like to sleep sometimes, and that's seven, plus add a couple more in forgetting. Dole a mixture of that out twice a day and you're going to fuck it up, guaranteed."

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Infinite-Lychee-182@reddit (OP)

I just got one of those Libre 3s. Its like a 24/7 tattletale, lol.

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brandrikr@reddit

Yeah, I gave up and bought one a while back. Just the one compartment a day style though. It was rough doing it and accepting it, but it makes things so much easier.

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RunningPirate@reddit

But think of all the time you’ll save not having to cook.

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Whoudini13@reddit

I take a tylenol pm at night to help me sleep...every time I go to a new dr for something they ask what meds I take...I say tylenol to help me sleep..they look at my like I'm nuts ...blessed I guess

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