What if I forget to take my pills?

If you realise you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. BUT, if you only realise when you're going to take your next dose, do not take a double dose.

You want to take your meds but your stomach has other ideas Almost everyone will forget or be late with their drugs at some time.

There is a difference though between occasionally missing a dose, and regularly forgetting on a daily or weekly basis.

You need to aim to take all your doses at approximately the right time.

If you are regularly taking them late or missing doses completely it is important to talk to your doctor about other options.

There may be an easier combination that you can use.

You have to follow your regimen everyday. This includes both during the weekend, and in the different situations involved in life.

Taking days off your regimen is a very dangerous way of using treatment.

There are always things that can help you to avoid missing doses, whatever your lifestyle.

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Decisions relating to your treatment should always be taken in consultation with your doctor. Information in this guide is intended to support those discussions.