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I forgot to take afternoon pill. Since 4pm I'm having problems swallowing. I just took evening pill is it possible to double up if youdosage

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Wildomar, CA
May 30
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After forgetting an afternoon pill and experiencing swallowing difficulties, the original poster reassured the community she was feeling... Read more

After forgetting an afternoon pill and experiencing swallowing difficulties, the original poster reassured the community she was feeling better and learned a valuable lesson about staying on schedule. Several members shared helpful strategies for remembering medications, including setting phone alarms at consistent times, using a daily pill organizer, and one member even shared a link to a medication reminder app called MyTherapy. A warm recurring theme was the joy of small victories like getting outside, gardening, and leaning on grandchildren for tech help, all wrapped in mutual encouragement and community connection.

A MGteam Member

I also set an alarm to remind me. 7, noon and 5... I am hoping to spend some time in my flower garden...low 80s in kentucky today!

June 3
A MGteam Member

Yes Carol my Primary suggested that today at my visit with him. Of course I will have one of grandchildren help me. I am not techy at all. Lol. I'm happy you had nice afternoon enjoying sunshine. 🥰

June 1
MGteam

That's a really important question — and the short answer is: don't double up without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Doubling a dose of medications like pyridostigmine (Mestinon) can actually cause serious side effects and may not be safe. It's not a situation where more automatically means better. Here's Show Full Answer

That's a really important question — and the short answer is: don't double up without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Doubling a dose of medications like pyridostigmine (Mestinon) can actually cause serious side effects and may not be safe. It's not a situation where more automatically means better. Here's what to consider right now:

- Call your doctor, pharmacist, or an after-hours nurse line to ask specifically about your missed dose situation
- Don't eat or drink anything until your swallowing feels safer — this reduces the risk of choking or food going into your lungs
- If swallowing becomes significantly worse or you feel you're in danger, seek emergency care

While you wait for your medication to kick in, the chin-tuck maneuver can help — lower your chin to your chest before swallowing to help direct food away from your airway.

Your medical team is really the right call here — they know your specific dosage and can guide you safely.

May 30
A MGteam Member

Thank you Bill. We take advantage of app...

June 2
A MGteam Member

Below iss the pill reminder I use, I love it!!!

We have too many doses to remember, I forgot all the time.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=e...

Meds & Pill Reminder MyTherapy - Apps on Google Play
Meds & Pill Reminder MyTherapy - Apps on Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.smartpatient.mytherapy
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