{"id":4095,"date":"2019-05-21T09:48:21","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T13:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=4095"},"modified":"2023-01-27T10:06:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T15:06:58","slug":"does-it-matter-when-you-take-medication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-it-matter-when-you-take-medication\/","title":{"rendered":"Does it really matter when you take medication?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When getting a new prescription, the pharmacist is tasked with reviewing important information with you regarding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medication-management-for-people-with-disabilities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medication management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Among the things he or she may cover is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take medication. Just like certain prescriptions should be taken with food or with a full glass of water for best results, timing also matters when it comes to taking your daily medications. The best time to take medication may vary depending on the drug, but if your pharmacist says to take your dose at the same time each day, it\u2019s best that you do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it matter what time you take your daily medication?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, the time of day you take your meds can help you to have the maximum benefits with the least side effects. A good example of this is medications that can cause drowsiness or mild nausea, according to Colgan Sloan, Pharm.D., the program director of Emergency Medicine at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmacyservices.utah.edu\/residency\/specialties\/emergency-medicine.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the University of Utah Pharmacy Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In those cases, he recommends taking them before going to bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your prescription label will contain pertinent information regarding your dose, how often to take it, and any other special instructions (such as when to take medication, whether to take it with food, or warnings about side effects). If you have any questions about when you should be taking your medications, be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist. Dr. Sloan notes, \u201cSome medications cause drowsiness in patients, [while] the same medication makes other patients more awake; your healthcare team can assist in optimizing your medication regimen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it better to take pills in the morning or at night?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to take medication varies by the drug, its effect on the body, and the side effects. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/statin-side-effects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for high cholesterol are generally <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhf.org.uk\/informationsupport\/heart-matters-magazine\/medical\/drug-cabinet\/statins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">considered to be<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most effective when taken before bed. The reason for this is that the cholesterol production by your liver peaks after midnight and is much lower in the morning and early afternoon. According to Dr. Sloan, \u201c[Statins] should be taken at night as that is when the endogenous production of cholesterol is greatest.\u201d However, he does note that with some of the newer meds, this isn\u2019t quite as big of a problem. \u201cThere are &#8216;newer&#8217; statins (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin) with longer half-lives where timing is less of an issue.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is it important to take medication at the right time?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking your meds at the proper time isn\u2019t just a way to prevent discomfort from side effects, it can also have big implications for your safety. For example, some\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8802365\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggest that taking blood pressure drugs before going to bed, rather than in the morning, can prevent even more heart attacks and strokes. This may be due to the fact that most heart attacks occur in the early morning. However, there are still a variety of factors that may come into play. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medication-management-for-seniors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older patients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be advised to take their blood pressure medication in the morning, to prevent falls that occur during the night as a result of sudden drops in blood pressure. In some cases, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/okay-to-split-pills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">split dosing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be advisable (i.e., taking half the dose in the morning and half the dose in the evening); however, not all medications can be split. For this reason, it is critical that you talk to your doctor or pharmacist before making any changes to your medication routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you take medication at the same time every day?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes taking your meds at the same time each day is recommended to ensure their efficacy. For example, for birth control pills taking your dose at the same time each day may be extremely important. Especially with progesterone-only pills, timing is imperative for preventing pregnancy. These pills work by making your ovaries less likely to release an egg and making cervical mucus and the uterine lining unfavorable for a pregnancy. Unlike the combination pill, which allows a little more flexibility, the progesterone only pill wears off in a smaller time window. Either way, doctors recommend taking birth control pills within the same (roughly) three-hour period each day to make sure the drug is effective at preventing pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I remember to take pills?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to remember to take your daily medication at the same time, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmacyservices.utah.edu\/residency\/specialties\/emergency-medicine.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craig Svensson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Pharm.D., Ph.D., dean emeritus and professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmp.purdue.edu\/faculty\/svensson\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purdue University College of Pharmacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, recommends using reminders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of tools you can use to help remember to take your medications. These range from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-medication-reminder-apps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apps in your phone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to good, old-fashioned paper and pen planners. The key is to use a tool that you see and use often so that you will actually <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the message prompting you to take it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAbout 50% of people don\u2019t take their medication as instructed,\u201d Dr. Svensson says. \u201cThe most common reason is people simply forget. Therefore, it is best to select a time that is easy to make taking the medication a part of your normal routine.\u201d He suggests incorporating your daily meds into a routine you will already be doing daily, such as brushing your teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, just like any other aspect of medication management, it\u2019s important to make sure you understand the instructions given by your doctor or pharmacist and stick to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When getting a new prescription, the pharmacist is tasked with reviewing important information with you regarding medication management. Among the things he or she may cover is when to take medication. 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