Medication Information

Being aware of your medications

Being informed about what medications you are taking and why you are taking them is important for many reasons. These reasons can include understanding how well your medications are working (medication effectiveness How well a medicine treats a health problem or improves symptoms in real-world conditions. ), safety, and self-advocacy The ability to speak up for yourself and the things that are important to you. .  

One way to learn about your medications is by communicating with your healthcare providers. Some information that is important to know and you can learn includes:  

• Medication’s name 
• Purpose (what it is for) 
• Dose and duration of use 
• What it looks like 
• When it should be taken  
• Expected outcome 
• What to watch for (e.g., side effects Unwanted or unexpected reactions to a medication or treatment. )  

We have included a fillable sheet to help you track information about your medications. This resource can be downloaded and completed on your computer or mobile device, or it can be printed. It may be helpful to share this list with your healthcare providers to ensure they know what medications you are taking and how you are responding to the medications.