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Mental Health Support

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7. Years ago my mom had that problem. She got a food safe marking pen and would put a

Sat Dec 18, 2021, 09:52 AM

Dec 2021

dot or letter on all the pills in one bottle. They sell the pens at craft stores like Michaels and cake decorating stores.

https://www.michaels.com/wilton-foodwriter-edible-color-markers/10327455.html

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I have mixed up 2 medications. They look the same and they are so small [View all] Maraya1969 Dec 2021 OP

In most cases the pharmacist should be able to distinguish them... hlthe2b Dec 2021 #1

you should mention it to the pharmacist. mopinko Dec 2021 #2

What tools do you have at home that might help? bucolic_frolic Dec 2021 #3

I would call the pharmacy that filled the scrip Phoenix61 Dec 2021 #4

Get some help filling a day of the week med box. These help a lot! flying_wahini Dec 2021 #5

Yes, the pharmacy can help. 3Hotdogs Dec 2021 #6

Take a picture of the label of one of them with your cell phone. applegrove Dec 2021 #8