How to remember hydrocortisone and steroid doses
Remembering hydrocortisone (and any aldosterone replacement) works best when doses are tied to fixed daily anchors — meals, wake-up, bedtime — plus reliable reminders on your phone. Sick-day rules should be visible, not buried in a drawer.
- Pair each dose with a daily habit you never skip (breakfast, lunch, evening routine).
- Use separate alarms labelled with the dose amount, not just "medication".
- Keep a one-page sick-day rule sheet on the fridge and in your phone.
- Use a pill organiser only if it fits your prescriber's schedule — some people need split daily doses.
- When travelling across time zones, plan dose timing with your clinical team in advance.
How MyAddi helps
MyAddi sends clear medication reminders, logs check-ins, and keeps emergency guidance alongside your daily schedule so routines and crisis prep live in one place.
Frequently asked questions
- What if I rely on multiple daily hydrocortisone doses?
- Many people take hydrocortisone two or three times a day. Label each reminder with the time and dose. A single generic alarm is easy to dismiss by mistake.
- Should I use a medication reminder app?
- Apps help when they match your real schedule, support notes for sick days, and stay simple under stress. Choose one you will actually open every day.
- Can MyAddi replace medical advice on dosing?
- No. MyAddi supports reminders and tracking; dose changes always come from your prescriber or endocrine team.
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.