Text messages could help patients remember to maintain their meds

There are many people out there who are required to take a daily dose of medication to help with certain health complications. However due to their busy nature, stubbornness, or just plain forgetfulness, some people end up not taking their meds. In fact it was discovered that about a third of those prescribed blood pressure medication actually don’t end up taking their pills. However interestingly enough, a recent study has shown that by actually texting patients and reminding them to take their meds, these patients will end up complying.