Medications
Sometimes, you need to take medications to be healthy or stay healthy.
Sometimes, medications are called medicine.
It is important to know the name(s) of the medication(s) you take.
You also should also know if your medication(s) is a pill that you need to swallow, if it is a liquid that you drink, or if you get the medicine as a shot.
Some medications need to be given as a lotion or cream that you put on your skin.
There are also medication “patches.” They are like a big band aid that you stick onto your skin. You may have the patch for a few days or a long time.
It is also important to know how much medication to take, when to take it, and how often to take it.
This is a lot of information!
You need to bring your medication list to the doctor each time.
You can practice making your medication list using the medication form in the resources at the end of this section.
You can have your medication list as a paper form that you take with you. You can also have a medication list on your phone.
You can also use a medication app on your phone.
![Young white woman sitting on a couch, using an app on her phone to organize medications.](/up_img/white-woman-sitting-on-a-couch.jpg)