You’ll probably agree that having epilepsy can be overwhelming: remembering everything about the timing of your seizures, doctors’ appointments, seizure triggers and how to avoid them, among a whole lot of other things.
Now, add the thought of remembering to take your medicines, how you should take them, when you should take them, and any epilepsy medication side effects you’re experiencing. Exhausting? Yes, at times, it can be.
But medications are important. Studies have shown that missing even a single dose of medication can lead to a breakthrough seizure. Also, up to 70% of people with epilepsy can be seizure-free with proper medication and treatment. So, to keep your seizures at bay, remembering to take your medications is a key factor.
For this reason, we designed a brand new feature for the Mate App to help people with epilepsy and their caregivers manage one of the most important aspects of their treatment regimen: Medication Reminders. Time and again, we receive requests from our users and caregivers for a tool to help with remembering to take medications, and today, we are glad to announce that it’s now available in the updated Mate App!
The Medications Reminder designed for people with epilepsy
For the first time in the Mate App, you can set automatic medication reminders to help you remember the exact time you need to take your medication. You can also now see your medication adherence, alongside your . With this, you’ll not only remember to take your medications on time, but you have a complete seizure diary and medication history to show your doctor. It’s also one less thing to remember for your caregivers, who can now worry less about your medication regimen because they’ll be able to keep track of your adherence through your Mate App. Caregivers can also download the Mate App on their phone to see if their loved one has remembered to take their medicine.
