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What Tech Do You Use For Keeping Track Of Your Meds Or Labs? #medication #tech #compliance

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY

Ever since I was young I’ve always struggled with being compliant with medication — especially pills! This has transcended into my adulthood, and I’ll be honest, I still struggle with the routine of taking meds daily.

However today, I struggle less becsuse of some clever apps, and I’ve found this to be quite helpful. I’m interested, what tech have you found to be helpful in keeping track of your meds and also your labs?

The IOS app I’ve been using is called “Round” and I enjoy the simple UI… read more

August 9, 2020
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Members shared a variety of approaches to medication tracking, from low-tech solutions like pill organizers and simple iOS alarms to more... Read more

Members shared a variety of approaches to medication tracking, from low-tech solutions like pill organizers and simple iOS alarms to more sophisticated tools like the Round app for visual scheduling and Daily Charge for tracking CD4 and viral load labs over time. Several members described practical systems that work for them, including pharmacy-provided blister packs organized by day and time, automated pill boxes with alarms for each dose, and Apple's Health app for basic daily check-ins. A recurring theme was finding what fits your personal routine without shame, with many acknowledging they aren't perfectly compliant but still benefit from tools that gently support consistency and visual accountability.

A myHIVteam Member

I recently downloaded "Daily Charge" although I have yet to use. I do like the Pill Reminder notification.

August 13, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I think being HIV+ caused me to be more OCD. But there were times that I had to make myself take meds. Especially in the early days of the new drugs. Then after 6-7 years wanted drug holiday. I knew I had to be compliant with the regemine. And somehow my drug holiday (6months) didn't blow up in my face. Wouldn't even consider it any more. Today it's just another part of the day. I'm not stuck to a 12 or 24 strick timing.

I do have other issues such as diabetes, asthma, drug side effects that can make me nuts trying to balance it all. Like you all, I have good days, regular days, and bad days.

Sorry I'm so chatty.

August 9, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I have most of my meds blister-packed by the pharmacy and get 4 weeks worth at a time, so those ones are all labelled with day and time of day. It’s basically a pill organiser which is great. Then there’s the other ones which I just time myself, I’m actually pretty good for the most part, I’m just not exactly rigid.

August 9, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I just set an alarm, but this looks way better. Thank you for the post! I take half a dozen medications, so this would be helpful.

August 9, 2020 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

The CD4 and viral load feature is what I liked. However, not sure how user friendly it is to input, etc. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 👍

August 18, 2020

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