I was thinking recently about how many people seem to have several prescriptions they take regularly, but seeing this article reminded me of the subject.
How many active prescriptions do you have? For the purposes of this poll, count what you've taken (not necessarily filled!) in the last week.
Post by mrssavy42112 on Apr 10, 2013 15:30:34 GMT -5
Only my BCP is by Rx only. I also take Allegra & omeprazole, but those are OTC. My grandfather takes 14 DIFFERENT medications daily. He has 4 shifts. Some are taken multiple times a day.
I have zero right now, but do have two on file with my pharmacy: an albuterol rescue inhaler for my asthma (use maybe six times annually) and Epi-pen for my peanut allergy. In the past I've taken Rx birth control pills, as well, and may again in the future. I've been lucky enough to not need anything else yet.
As for OTC stuff... I take a Zyrtec daily right now, because of tree pollen allergies, a multi-vitamin, vitamin D, lecithin, evening primrose oil, and St. John's Wort.
Post by rootbeerfloat on Apr 10, 2013 15:35:34 GMT -5
1 - I'm on a controller asthma inhaler (Flovent) that I'm supposed to take daily, but usually ends up a few times a week. I also have a rescue inhaler (albuterol) and allergy med (Nasonex) that I take as needed, which is infrequent. I also take vitamin D OTC when I remember.
My doctor prescribed what I think is the equivalent to Zantac for pg-related heartburn, so I counted that even though it's technically available OTC. I'm also on an OTC prenatal.
I had that when I was pregnant. It was way cheaper for her to prescribe the ranitidine than for me to buy OTC Zantac.
I haven't needed the latter... yet. But my bee sting reactions have been getting worse over the years, and after the last one my doctor prescribed one. Several family members including my brother are highly allergic.
ETA: I also have an inhaler I use occasionally during allergy season (typically during exercise). I take several OTC supplements in addition to the RX.
I haven't needed the latter... yet. But my bee sting reactions have been getting worse over the years, and after the last one my doctor prescribed one. Several family members including my brother are highly allergic.
Keep this handy! My aunt died of a sting reaction in her early 40's.
My pre-natals are a prescription, but aren't technically something that you need a script for. (the PA gave me a script when I discussed with her the recommendations for folic acid)
I also filled a script for anti-malarials last week that I'll be starting in about a week.
I was thinking recently about how many people seem to have several prescriptions they take regularly, but seeing this article reminded me of the subject.
How many active prescriptions do you have? For the purposes of this poll, count what you've taken (not necessarily filled!) in the last week.
lol, in that article: "pills we take, not necassarily daily: - adderall, 15mg - adderall, 30 mg - emergency adderall/ritalin - some kind of amazing sleeping pill my friend gave me"
Curious the difference between adderall and emergency adderall.
I was thinking recently about how many people seem to have several prescriptions they take regularly, but seeing this article reminded me of the subject.
How many active prescriptions do you have? For the purposes of this poll, count what you've taken (not necessarily filled!) in the last week.
lol, in that article: "pills we take, not necassarily daily: - adderall, 15mg - adderall, 30 mg - emergency adderall/ritalin - some kind of amazing sleeping pill my friend gave me"
Curious the difference between adderall and emergency adderall.
Emergency is probably fast acting while the other is extended release.