If you have trouble opening the bottles, ask your pharmacist for medication bottles with easily removable tops. Be sure you understand the directions and why you're taking your medications. Keep a list of medications you take, when you take them, and what dosage you take. Set up a foolproof system so you can be sure you're taking the right pills at the right time. Check the number of pills you take regularly so you don't run out before another prescription is filled.
Some medications are hard to swallow in pill form.
If you have a hard time swallowing, ask your doctor or nurse if you can get the same medication in liquid form. Some pills can be consumed more easily if they're ground up and mixed with a soft food such as applesauce. If you're receiving insulin or another injection, take your shots in a variety of places and according to a doctor's or nurse's directions. You can read more about medications here. Special Equipment Braces, splints or special equipment may be prescribed for different reasons.