NEWMtnMama Posted January 19 Report Posted January 19 Am I the only one or are some pill bottles almost impossible to open? Dear husband and I spent almost 5 minutes trying to open a pill bottle. After he literally broke the cap, the cover on the bottle was so thick I couldn't even cut it with a scissors. I have some arthritis in my hands but not usually that bad. Is this really necessary? Quote
John Shrall Posted January 19 Report Posted January 19 You can thank the 1982 Tylenol poisoning murder case in Chicago for the pill bottles that are impossible to open. A hacksaw would probably cut the plastic so you can move the pills to a different bottle. 1 Quote
Hud Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 On 1/19/2026 at 3:42 PM, NEWMtnMama said: Am I the only one or are some pill bottles almost impossible to open? Dear husband and I spent almost 5 minutes trying to open a pill bottle. After he literally broke the cap, the cover on the bottle was so thick I couldn't even cut it with a scissors. I have some arthritis in my hands but not usually that bad. Is this really necessary? I always tell the pharmacy I do not want child proof lids. Works for me. 1 Quote
Whipstock Posted January 21 Report Posted January 21 I like the CVS dual lid. Ask them, to put it on the easy way at the Pharmacy and you are good to go. If not, remove it the hard way once and then put it on the other way. Quote
Mostlylost Posted January 21 Report Posted January 21 Guess all of you are buying your meds abroad. We don´t have that problem in Mexico as the medicine is in boxes with blister packs inside. 1 2 Quote
NEWMtnMama Posted January 21 Author Report Posted January 21 42 minutes ago, Mostlylost said: Guess all of you are buying your meds abroad. We don´t have that problem in Mexico as the medicine is in boxes with blister packs inside. SOME of the medicine comes in blister pack. The bottle I am talking about is an herbal supplement made in Mexico. Quote
Whipstock Posted January 21 Report Posted January 21 5 minutes ago, ibarra said: That may work NOB but all of our meds are pre-packaged in Mexico. We do not have the option to ask for "child proof lids". AND, where are you finding a CVS location near us? NOPE! You can change containers, if you had some in the first place. Remarking them shouldn't be too hard. Quote
Mostlylost Posted January 21 Report Posted January 21 48 minutes ago, NEWMtnMama said: SOME of the medicine comes in blister pack. The bottle I am talking about is an herbal supplement made in Mexico. An herbal supliment is not medicine by definition. 1 Quote
Natasha Posted January 21 Report Posted January 21 Suggestions for MtnMama 1. If you buy this stuff locally ask a store employee to open before you leave. 2. If you buy on line, ask a younger n'bor with stronger hands to do it for you´....OR seek out another brand option with similar ingredients. 1 Quote
NEWMtnMama Posted January 21 Author Report Posted January 21 5 hours ago, Mostlylost said: An herbal supliment is not medicine by definition. Actually about half our medicines come in bottles. I have a plastic lid opener that usually works and I buy many meds at Similares because their bottles are easier to open. Quote
xavier939 Posted January 22 Report Posted January 22 You’re not alone. Some of those caps are way overkill and honestly harder for adults than kids. Quote
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