Keeping a list of medications you take is an important part of keeping yourself healthy.  There are many details to include on the list, other than just the name of what medications you take.  Details on your list of medications should include the medication dose, how often you take it, how many you take, and the time of day you take it.  

Information that can be very helpful to pharmacists is a history of what medications you have used.  Sometimes medications need to be stopped because they didn't work or they caused side effects.  This information can help your pharmacist or provider make a choice about new medications you need.  

Your list should include :

• medications prescribed that you get from a pharmacy

• over the counter medications

• things you just take periodically when needed

• vitamins

• supplements 

• herbals 

There is a free printable list below that has a section for all the details of each medication.  Print as many lists as you need to keep the medications complete and current.  Line out the discontinued medications to indicate you don't need them anymore, but they can still be visible to your pharmacist or provider.

Make sure you take your updated list to all provider appointment and if you have to go to the hospital.  Having an accurate list of medications can help your pharmacist and provider work with you to ensure you receive the best health care possible.