4 Tools to Help You Remember to Take Your Pills

For Twice-a-Day Pills
Safety 1st Medicine Reminder, $5 for a pack of 2
Designed to hook onto medicine bottles, this soft-press dot system indicates when a.m. and p.m. doses were taken. “It’s straightforward and effective,” Ojageer says.
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Digital Reminders for Every Dose
MyTherapy, free on app stores
Setting alarms for all of your meds means you’re less likely to miss a pill on busy days. This app lets you set custom reminders so that your phone will buzz at the right times.

When You’re on the Go
e-Pill Smart Stainless Water Bottle and Medicine Reminder, $50
This tumbler’s base has three built-in compartments for meds and lets you set three alarms on its LED screen. “Its portability and discreet design make it so convenient,” Ojageer says.
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For Daily Pills
Take-n-Slide Pill Tracker, $20 for a pack of 5
This reusable tracker, which sticks to the side of a pill bottle, clearly marks whether you took a daily pill or not. When you take your pill, just use the daily slider to turn the indicator window red.
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