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Taking meds regularly when away

(9 Posts)
Cath9 Sat 14-Sept-24 11:43:39

Hi
Does anyone have to take medication on a regular time?
If so how do you cope when travelling to far off shores where the time zone is different?
I have been wanting to travel to many countries but have to turn a blind eye when finding the different time ones. I could take a few days of waking up at 3am or 4am but not 2 to 3 weeks

GrannyGravy13 Sat 14-Sept-24 11:59:23

As soon as I get on the plane I put my watch on the time of my destination.

Take my medication at local time (morning meds when I wake up, nighttime meds when I go to bed etc.)

Have travelled to many different time zones including ^down under.

Cath9 Sat 14-Sept-24 19:28:32

Thanks for replying.
Unfortunately, what I take is not possible to just switch over. if I did I would end up in hospital with an over dose

Baggs Sat 14-Sept-24 19:33:23

Could you ask your pharmacist for advice?

Farmor15 Sat 14-Sept-24 19:40:01

If you're travelling to a time zone over 2 hours different, suggest shifting time by an hour each day till match local time. After all, you presumably cope with time change in spring and autumn.
Asking pharmacist sounds like a good idea.

Aldom Sat 14-Sept-24 19:52:49

This thread has made me think because a member of my family has to take medication at certain times of the day. Like Cath9 it would be impossible to just switch over in a different time zone. I can only think that it would be necessary to have an in depth talk with a GP before considering travel involving changes of time zones.

jeanie99 Fri 18-Oct-24 20:06:20

I take 6 tablets a day, I just put the alarm on to remind me when to take them. If I was traveling to Australia I would just make the necessary adjustment. Certainly I don't take all the tablets at the same time.

OldFrill Fri 18-Oct-24 22:09:27

You should talk to your consultant or GP. It may be possible, as Farmor15 suggests, to slowly adjust the times you medicate prior to going abroad so it's not a huge difference when you get there, but only the prescribing doctor should advise.

Allira Fri 18-Oct-24 23:04:27

I adjust the time slowly by a couple of hours at a time, later, not earlier, but if I missed a day it wouldn't be disastrous.
Better than taking medication at 1 or 2 am while I'm away.

The pharmacist can advise.