Hiding meds to keep husband from overdosing. How do you do it?

Buy one of those locking boxes and hide it in the guest room closet. Include the non prescription drugs too, as an overdose of anything could be dangerous.

I had the same problem with my mother. I found a pharmacy that pre-packages all medications for a 4 week period. There were 4 card containers that had morning, noon, evening and bedtime slots for 7 days clearly marked. Just push the medications through the bottom for the particular day of the week and time of day. It's easy to see what is left and for some to see if the meds were taken. It's easier to manage that way. The pharmacy I used here in Florida used to deliver them every 4 weeks. The assisted living facility where my mother is now uses a similar service from different pharmacy so if you don't know where to start, I suggest go to a local ALF, Rehab center and ask them who is available, then talk to his Doctor and get the scripts written to that pharmacy.

have a lock installed on a small cupboard. No matter how mad he gets, unless he breaks it open with a crowbar, he will be unable to find the pills.

Mine was doing the same thing when he was first home from hospital, after he was in a bad wreck. They were strong pain pills, he was goofy from them, couldn't remember what he was taking, when, etc. It was scary. I got them out of the cupboard and counted them, he was way short. I flat confronted him, asked him if he wanted to die. Told him if he took more than the label said again I'd flush them, tell the Doc, make sure he got something much weaker. Put them in your purse then when you are home keep it in a corner of the house he has no business being in. (Like a sewing area, guest bedroom dresser.) Then if he's in there it will be an alarm, you can go check.

How about replacing them with candy? Maybe there is something that looks somewhat similar. Just trying to think outside the box.

My mom had a pain pill addiction when she came to live with me. First, I put all the meds where we all knew where they were, including her because I felt it was more respectful. However, that changed when I caught her several times, dosing herself up. I ended up putting locks on my closets and my office door, and I also have a safe in the office. I put all meds in the safe that were pain pills or muscle relaxants. I realized that I had no choice. I also offered her tylenol when she needed something, and as they looked just like the pain pills, she thought that is what she was getting. I just did what I had to do for safety reasons, and I did not give my mother any choice in the matter. I managed her medications and she had to get used to the idea, like it or not. Over time, it has gotten better. She knows that I am serious about being responsible, and there is not more sneaking of anything. I have removed all of those options.

I have the same problem with my husband, as a result I carry all his pain meds with me everywhere, the anger and pouting is something that goes with the territory of lost control. The lockbox idea sounds wonderful I plan to look into that.

My wife was hiding both our meds and I believe taking or throwing them out. I have a filing cabinet and I put a hasp and lock on it, just one drawer. If you don't get a small fire proof safe, they have different sizes.

Here it is!! PHILIPS (one L) Medication Despensing Service.
It's an answer to prayer. Only way it wouldn't work is if they refuse to take the meds when despensed. I called, they met me at moms retirement home, set it up, showed me how to load it, ( plenty of manuals and the phone number has help line nearly 24/7) cost $99 to get machine, which kinda looks like a dehydrater for food. I pay $49.99 a month auto deduct on my Visa. Takes me about an hour to load a months pills, for twice a day. (you can load as many as you have on hand. Just stop filling the cups when run out of a medicine.). You fill cups, put lids on, install, it speaks " your meds are ready, press the button". When mom takes the cup from the machine it says " thank you, please drink extra fluids". An led box gives date, when next dose will be despensed. It is opened by a key which is needed for more details like how many doses are left, and other info. I hid a key under her sink and have one on my key chain. We live near St. Louis, Mo. But I believe it could be done through the mail. WHAT A BLESSING THIS HAS BEEN TO ME, Donna

My sister and I faced the same problem. We purchased a heavy duty tool box with two tiers (morning meds / evening meds), and lock both tiers with Briggs or Master Locks. We take out meds for each day, never more, and place them in the daily pill dispenser. That way, daddy felt he was somewhat in control, but we knew we had him totally protected. We hid the box ... minor inconvenience for us, but nothing compared to the worry we had when he was waking up at midnight and took his morning pills, then waking up at 4 and again at 7ish and thinking he hadn't taken his morning pills yet! You have to protect them from themselves.