Both men and women should have their first colonoscopy by age 50, unless there are reasons for your healthcare provider to recommend one sooner. These reasons may include a family history of colon cancer or colon polyps, a personal history of inflammatory bowel disease, or certain gastrointestinal (GI) issues.
Schedule III and IV medications (such as Vicodin and Xanax) are often valid for 180 days, while prescriptions for Schedule V and VI drugs (sleep aids and anti-diarrheal medications) may be good for up to 12 months due to their lower risk for dependency.
If you regularly use an older inhaler, figure out how many days it will last. For example, if you use 2 puffs, 3 times a day, that equals 6 puffs each day. Most inhalers will give you 200 puffs of medicine. If you divide 200 puffs by 6 puffs each day, that means that your inhaler will last 33 days, or 1 month. Mark your calendar a week before to remind you to refill your prescription. For inhalers used only when you have symptoms, refill your prescription when 20-30 doses remain. Throw out when empty.