While I attempt to keep drug taking to a minimum, this information may help you determine the best time during the day to take your meds. This research is based on the way our body’s internal clock operates.
- For Allergies – antihistamines – take at bedtime
- For Arthritis – long-acting painkillers, such as, Celebrex, Naprelan – take in the morning for osteoarthritis and a second dose at night for rheumatoid arthritis
- For Asthma – oral prednisone – 3 pm
- For High Blood Pressure – Hypertension drugs, such as, Covera-HS, Innopran XL – bedtime
- For High Cholesterol – short-acting statins, such as, Zocor, Lescol – bedtime
(Reported Prevention, April 2008)