Hydrocortisone reminder app — features that matter
A useful hydrocortisone reminder app names each dose, supports sick-day notes, and keeps emergency steps visible — because missing or delaying steroids carries real risk for adrenal insufficiency.
- Separate alarms for morning, midday, and evening doses.
- Notes field for sick-day extra doses.
- History you can show at clinic appointments.
- Emergency card details stored offline.
- Simple interface for days when brain fog hits.
Why standard pill reminders fall short
Hydrocortisone replacement mimics a daily rhythm. One generic alarm does not reflect two or three timed doses, and it does not record when illness required extra cover.
MyAddi as a hydrocortisone reminder app
MyAddi labels doses, logs check-ins, and places SML emergency guidance beside your schedule — designed with Addison's routines in mind.
How MyAddi helps
MyAddi provides labelled hydrocortisone reminders, symptom logs, and emergency help in one app — free during beta.
Frequently asked questions
- Can an app tell me how much hydrocortisone to take when sick?
- Only your clinical team should set sick-day doses. Apps remind and log — they do not prescribe.
- Do I still need a pill box?
- Many people use both. The app reminds; the box confirms physical doses.
- What about fludrocortisone reminders?
- Good apps let you add all replacement hormones with clear labels. MyAddi supports flexible schedules during beta.
Sources
This guide is for general information only. It does not replace advice from your GP, endocrine team, or emergency services. If you think you are having an adrenal crisis, call 999.