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
Understanding Over-the-Counter Medication Labels
What parts of an over-the-counter package should I read out to a pharmacist?
Depends on your own plan
Why This Site Will Not Tell You What to Take
Why is there no list here of what is safe to take when I am ill?
Depends on your own plan
Tracking Medications and Timing While Sick
How do I keep track of what I take during an illness?
General education
Getting Ready to Talk to Your Care Team When Unwell
How can I prepare for a discussion with my care team during an illness?
General education