Medication Reminders - Alarm Watches

Alex Bettencourt - February 10, 2010

Remember your Pills with an Alarm Watch
Medication reminders come in all sorts of shapes in sizes. One of the most popular types of medication reminders come in watch form.

Getting a watch alarm is a great idea if you are active. You never have to worry about losing your medication reminder because it’s on you.

So, how do you choose the right medication alarm watch? It’s probably best to start searching online. One of the most popular websites to look for alarm watch medication reminders is ePill.

What Alarm Watch is Right for You?
Although this site can be overwhelming, it’s best to just to type in “alarm watch” in the search box. As you navigate straight to your list of choices, think about other types of criteria you want in your medication reminder alarm watch.

* Do you want your alarm watch to be digital or normal?

* Do you want a pocket watch or wristwatch?

* Do you want the option of having more than 12 alarms or more? Or less?

* Do you want your medical ID on it, or do you prefer a subtle look?

There are a lot of options and prices to having a medication reminder watch. You’ll see that most of them are not cheap and range between $70.00 - $90.00.

Benefits of Alarm Watches
There are a vast amount of benefits to having an alarm watch. You never have to worry about not hearing your alarm because it’s always on you.  And they are also discreet.

If you purchase a vibrating alarm watch the whole world doesn’t have to know you are taking medicine. Almost all of them come in sizes that are suitable for men, women, and children.

Disadvantages of Alarm Watches
If you take a number of medications, setting reminders on an alarm watch can be tricky, and when the alarm goes off you don’t know exactly which pill to take.

An alternative to alarm watches is using your phone as the reminder. Online services, like RememberItNow! allow you to set reminders on a website and send them to your phone.

The advantage of this, is that the reminder will tell you exactly what medication to take and for what purpose.  With an online service you’ll also have a history of the medications that you are taking which can be shared with your doctor.

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