Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Medication Schedule and Management Guide

Daily Medication Schedule

Morning (with breakfast)

• Antiplatelet medication (e.g., aspirin or clopidogrel): ____ mg
• Cholesterol-lowering medication (statin): ____ mg
• Blood pressure medication (if prescribed): ____ mg

Evening (with dinner)

• Additional blood pressure medication (if prescribed): ____ mg
• Other medications as prescribed: ______________

Important Medication Guidelines

Do's

• Take medications at the same time each day
• Take with food unless otherwise directed
• Keep a medication diary
• Maintain an adequate supply of medications
• Store in a cool, dry place

Don'ts

• Skip doses
• Stop medications without consulting your doctor
• Crush or split pills unless specifically instructed
• Take double doses to make up for missed doses

Side Effects to Monitor

Contact Your Healthcare Provider If You Experience:

• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Severe stomach pain
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Muscle pain or weakness
• Skin rash or itching

Additional Management Steps

Lifestyle Modifications

• Regular exercise (walking program)
• Smoking cessation
• Healthy diet low in saturated fats
• Blood sugar control (if diabetic)
• Regular blood pressure monitoring

Follow-up Schedule

• Next appointment: ________________
• Blood work due: ________________
• Medication review date: ________________

Emergency Contacts

• Physician: ________________
• Pharmacy: ________________
• Emergency number: ________________