Your OTC medication tracker
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Be in charge of your own health care
We all take over-the-counter (or OTC) medication at one time or another. Whether it be to beat a pounding headache, stuffy nose, sore back or a serious bout of insomnia, a quick trip to your local pharmacy often spells relief. But when things don’t seem to be getting better — or are getting worse — your next trip will likely be to your doctor’s office.
What you may not know is that taking OTC drugs may have an affect on what your doctor decides is the best course of action in order to get you healthy. If you have an existing medical condition, your doctor may also want to steer you away from some OTC medication.
The best way to keep your doctor in the loop is with an OTC medication tracker. It’s easy to complete and could provide the information your doctor needs.
Your OTC Medication Tracker
For each OTC medication you’re taking, simply print out a tracker and complete the information. Take it with you to your next doctor’s visit.
For what are you taking it?
Recommended dosage:
Day started taking:
Last day taken:
Are you still taking it?
Time(s) taken:
Notes:
Medication name: ABC syrup
For what are you taking it? Dry cough
Recommended dosage: 1-2 teaspoons every 2-3 hours (no more than five times a day)
Day started taking: Thursday, November 15
Last day taken:
Are you still taking it? Yes
Time(s) taken: Morning, noon and before bed
Notes: At first, burned my throat.
Helped during the day but didn’t provide enough
nighttime relief – kept waking up with cough.