Forgetting to take my meds

I have been so busy lately that I have been forgetting to take my meds at my regular time. I usually take them at 11 am. But today I didnt remember until 8:15 pm and then I took it and the last couple of days I havent remembered until about 4-5 pm.

Will this cause problems with its effect? I'm sorry if that is a stupid question. Should I have skipped todays dose since I forgot until so late and just taken it tomorrow. I figured I should take instead of not taking it.

YES.... it could cause a problem with its effectiveness, since it is probably a 24 hour release medicine.

When I see my doctor and things are not going well with me - he always ask me if I am taking my medicine on schedule and every day? - for he says he cannot help if I do not do my part with the medicine he gives me.

LoVe,
Rhapsody -

on your printout that comes with each med, it will tell you whether or not to take it later or skip it. you aren't the only one who is forgetful, jenn......i am too.....xoxox pat

I know I should take it on schedule. I have just been so busy it has slipped my mind. I have always been real good about it until this last week or so.

Pat, forgetful is my middle name

Thanks for your replies.

Huggles,

Jen

Jen...I was going to say what pat said...check with the print-out on your med...there could be a difference depending on the med. I take a gazillion meds so I keep a notebook to write down the med and time I take each one so I know I've taken all of them. I don't always take them at the exact same time, though. Depending on when I get up, my morning meds may be taken at 6 am or 10 am. So far, no bad reaction from it.