Medicines and OTC Questions
Get your medicine list and your questions in order before you speak to a doctor or a pharmacist.
This section helps you prepare the medicine side of a sick day: a list you can read aloud, a record of what you actually took and when, and the questions worth asking a pharmacist or your care team. It never tells you what to take, what to stop, or which product to buy — those belong to the people who know your prescriptions.
Guides in this section
Preparing a Medicine List for an Effective Phone Call
How do I get my medicine list into a form that works over the phone?
General education
Understanding Over-the-Counter Medication Labels
What parts of an over-the-counter package should I read out to a pharmacist?
General education
Why We Don't List Medications for Illness Here
Why is there no list here of what is safe to take when I am ill?
Needs a professional decision
Organizing Medicine Tracking During Illness
How can I effectively track my medication intake when I'm sick?
General education
Preparing for Discussions on Neurotoxins and Health
How can I prepare to talk to my care team about neurotoxins?
Depends on your own plan
Managing Illness with Vitamin D Questions and Type 2 Diabetes
How can I prepare for care team discussions on vitamin D during a common illness with type 2 diabetes?
Depends on your own plan
Getting Ready to Talk About Everolimus and Colitis
How can I prepare to discuss everolimus-related colitis with my care team?
Needs a professional decision