📋 Medications4 min read
Keeping track of your medications
Why an accurate medication list and a simple side-effect log help your whole team.
Why this matters
An up-to-date medication list is one of the most useful things you can bring to any appointment.
The main things to know
- Keep one current list of everything you take, including over-the-counter items.
- Note any side effects you notice and when they started — but never change a dose on your own.
- Bring questions about your medicines to your clinician or pharmacist.
Visual summary
⬇️ Download infographicMany people with ILD take several medications, sometimes prescribed by different doctors. A single, accurate list helps everyone avoid mistakes and answer your questions quickly.
If you notice something that might be a side effect, write down what it is and when it began, and report it. This is information your team needs — but decisions about changing or stopping a medicine should always be made with them.
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Important
Never start, stop, or change a medication or dose based on this app. Talk with your clinician or pharmacist.
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Reviewed by Dr. Youmna Abdelghany, MD
Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine
- Last reviewed:
- May 20, 2026
- Next review:
- November 20, 2026
- Reading level:
- Grade 6–8
Sources (2)
- Lung health & disease — American Lung Association (opens a new site)
- Patient education series — American Thoracic Society (opens a new site)