POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

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How many different prescription meds do you take daily?

0 but some OTC meds daily
12
10%
1 daily
11
9%
2-3 daily
25
21%
4-5 daily
22
18%
5-7 daily
17
14%
7-10 daily
11
9%
10-15 daily
7
6%
More that 15 daily
3
3%
None, I just want to vote
12
10%
 
Total votes: 120

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POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by Lizistired » Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:42 am

Just curious.. I read recently that TN had the highest per capita rate of prescriptions. I was in a drug store recently and was shocked when I looked at all the little bags of drugs stacked behind the counter ready for pick up. I asked a clerk how many scripts they dispensed a day and of course, she had no idea.... $$$$$$

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by greatunclebill » Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:00 am

15 prescription medications a day which includes pills, creams, sprays and shampoo. also some as required things.

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by Lizistired » Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:38 am

greatunclebill wrote:15 prescription medications a day which includes pills, creams, sprays and shampoo. also some as required things.
Ooops, Maybe I shouds try to edit the poll for more options.

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by Lizistired » Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:42 am

greatunclebill wrote:15 prescription medications a day which includes pills, creams, sprays and shampoo. also some as required things.
I tried an edit, but it seemed to take, but lose the results that had been submitted. Sigh, It's all a learning process.
Please respond again.
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Post by xenablue » Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:47 am

Twenty - twelve scripted meds, three supplements requested by my doctor/s, four supplements and one script for pain that I only take when needed.

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by 49er » Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:56 am

Zero and I hope it stays that way.

For what it is worth, a relative lived until 93 in spite of smoking for several years. I am convinced one reason is this person didn't take prescription meds until the last few years of her life.

Again, the usual disclaimer as I have nothing to base this on as this is just my opinion. Obviously, your mileage will vary.

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Post by chunkyfrog » Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:20 am

I only counted the eight prescription drugs, not the numerous supplements directed by the doctor.
I was made perfect in His eyes; but it was a busy day . . .

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by Denial Dave » Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:24 am

Just 1 multi vitamin a day... I add 1-2 vitamin C tablets when I have a cold.

Thats it.

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by JeffL » Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:31 pm

Only 2 Rx blood pressure meds, but several vitamins, an herb, and aspirin.

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by johnthomasmacdonald » Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:29 pm

just otc for severe hip arthritis - tried otc for insomnia but they were worse than useless

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by kaiasgram » Sat Dec 08, 2012 2:46 pm

chunkyfrog wrote:I was made perfect in His eyes; but it was a busy day . . .
Love your writing, Froggie!

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by Goofproof » Sat Dec 08, 2012 2:47 pm

Just a few!

FAMOTIDINE 20 MG (PEPCID) 1@ P.M. 90 TABLETS = 90 DAYS
GLYBURIDE (D) 5 MG 1+1 DAILY 180 TABLETS = 90 DAYS
AEROGEL 1.62% TWO PUMPS DAILY 3 APPLACTORS = 90 DAYS
TAMSULOSIN CAP 0.4 MG (FLOMAX) 1 @ A.M.
ONE TOUCH ULTR TEST STRIPS 4 TIMES DAILY 400 STRIPS = 90 DAYS
HUMULIN N VIA 100U/ML (SLOW) 10 VIALS = 90 DAYS
NOVOLOG VIA 100U/ML (FAST) 9 VIALS = 90 DAYS
FAMOTIDINE 20 MG (PEPCID) 1@ P.M. 90 TABLETS = 90 DAYS
GLYBURIDE (D) 5 MG 1+1 DAILY 180 TABLETS = 90 DAYS
AEROGEL 1.62% TWO PUMPS DAILY 3 APPLACTORS = 90 DAYS
TAMSULOSIN CAP 0.4 MG (FLOMAX) 1 @ A.M.
ONE TOUCH ULTR TEST STRIPS 4 TIMES DAILY 400 STRIPS = 90 DAYS
HUMULIN N VIA 100U/ML (SLOW) 10 VIALS = 90 DAYS MIXED AS NEEDED 3 INJECTIONS DAILY 200 UNITS A DAY LIMITED TOTAL
NOVOLOG VIA 100U/ML (FAST) 9 VIALS = 90 DAYS MIXED AS NEEDED 3 INJECTIONS DAILY 200 UNITS A DAY LIMITED TOTAL

That doesn't count the OTC & Vitamins

ZINC 50 MG 1 CAPS HELPS INSULIN USE-IMMUNE SYS
SAW PALMETTO 1000 MG A.M. 1 CAPS PROSTATE HEALTH
SAW PALMETTO 160 MG P.M. 1 CAPS PROSTATE HEALTH
COENZYME Q-10 150 MG A.M & P.M. 1 CAPS HELPS INSULIN USE-IMMUNE SYS
ASPIRIN 81 MG P.M. 1 TAB FOR HEART FLOW
MAGNESIUM 100MG 2 TAB HEART-NERVES-MUSCLE-ENERGY
B-100(B1,B2,B6,B12,D-BIOTIN,NIACIN,+ 100MG 2 TAB HEART-NERVES-MUSCLE-ENERGY
MULTIVITAMIN CAP 1 TAB GENERAL HEALTH
LUTEIN 20 MG A.M. 1 CAP EYE HEALTH
BILBERRY 375 MG 2 CAP EYE HEALTH
LUTEIN & BILBERRY COMPLEX 1 CAP EYE HEALTH
BETA CAROTENE 25,000 I.U. USP 1 CAP EYES & IMMUNE SYS
VITAMIN E 1,000 U.I. 1 CAP HEART-IMMUNE SYS-MENTAL FUNCTION
VITAMIN C 1,000 MG TO 3,000 MG DAILY GENERAL HEALTH-ANTIOXIDANT
IRON 1 CAP CELL O2 USAGE

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by kaiasgram » Sat Dec 08, 2012 2:51 pm

This thread reminds me of a birthday card I received this year:

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Post by jencat824 » Sat Dec 08, 2012 4:29 pm

I take 34, plus numerous supplements.

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Re: POLL, How many different meds do you take daily?

Post by gomer » Sat Dec 08, 2012 7:38 pm

Interesting poll...... after seeing how MANY some on there take,
it makes me feel better. I guess about dozen or so is not so bad after-all.

INJECTABLES:
Diabetic, type-1 MDI routine, Low doses, not insulin resistant type-2
-1- Lantus, Basal insulin, 2x/day
-2- Humalog, bolus insulin 3x/day, unless I need extra for correction
-3- Copaxone, for my Multiple Sclerosis

PILLS:
-4- Coreg, (heart med)
-5- Norvasc (4 heart)
-6- Lisinoprill 40mg/2x/day double max dose, for HBP & kidney disease
-7- Thyroid 60mg 1x/day
-8- Amantadine (MS fatigue) 100mg 2x/day
-9- D3 5,000iu 1x/day (due to kidney disease)
-10- Omega-3 (OTC) docs orders)
-11- Flexeril (as needed)
-12- Dramamine or eqv as needed

Loved the birthday Card..... that was cute!

Not started on ?PAP yet, titration study this Monday

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