A medication list is a record of what medications you take daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed. It should include the amount of medication and the reason you are taking it.
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If you have a new diagnosis or are experiencing changes in your health, it is important to keep a list of what medications and over the counter drugs you are taking, how they may impact your health and potential side effects.
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- Your medication list should include all the medications you are taking including over the counter drugs, vitamins, supplements, herbs, eye drops, nasal sprays, and creams.
- Research information on each of your medications including side effects and any interactions with other medications you are taking from Healthlink BC.
- Be aware how your medications, vitamins, supplements, herbs, alcohol use, and recreational drug use might interact.
- Know what each medication is for and how it works. You can get pharmacy handouts for each of your medications from your pharmacist.
Things To Do
- Write down why you take your medications, how long you have been taking them, and any side effects, you might have experienced.
- Get a complete list of all your medications for the past year through your pharmacist from PharmaNet.
- Learn how to register for and collect a list of your past and present medications from Health GatewayBC.
- Review your complete medication list every year with your pharmacist, physician, or nurse practitioner, including all over the counter drugs, supplements, herbs, and vitamins.
- Add to your medication list past medications, especially those that caused allergic reactions or side effects.
Record all your medications, over the counter drugs, vitamins, supplements, and herbs on your Health Profile and Medication List. Save your updated Medication List to your phone so you have it with you whenever you need it.