Medicine library
43 medicines and when they work best in your day.
Type of medicine
Best time of day
7 results
Furosemide
Lasix
Morning (second dose by early afternoon)
Heart & blood pressureStrong evidence
Isosorbide mononitrate
Imdur, Monoket
Morning & early afternoon (asymmetric)
Heart & blood pressureStrong evidence
Inhaled corticosteroids
Budesonide, beclometasone, ciclesonide
Mid-afternoon (once-daily regimens)
Asthma & allergyModerate evidence
Hydrocortisone (replacement)
Cortef, Plenadren
Largest dose on waking, smaller early afternoon
Hormones & diabetesStrong evidence
Methylphenidate
Ritalin, Concerta
Morning (immediate-release also at midday)
Brain, mood & sleepStrong evidence
Oxaliplatin (chronomodulated)
Eloxatin
Daytime infusion, peak ~16:00
Cancer therapyEmerging evidence
Naproxen & other NSAIDs
Aleve, ibuprofen, indomethacin
Depends on the condition
Pain & inflammationModerate evidence