medication-questions-prep

by harrylabsj

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---
name: medication-questions-prep
displayName: "Medication Questions Prep"
version: "1.0.0"
description: "Prepare structured questions for your clinician or pharmacist about your medications — no dosing advice, ever."
triggerKeywords: [medication questions, drug questions, pharmacist questions, medication list, med review, prescription questions, medicine questions]
tags: [health-literacy, medication-safety, doctor-prep, pharmacist, patient-advocacy]
healthSafety: "This skill is informational only. It does not diagnose, treat, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice."
---

# Medication Questions Prep

## Health & Safety Boundary

This skill helps you prepare questions about your medications. It does **not** provide medical advice about starting, stopping, or changing medications. Never alter your medication regimen without direct guidance from your prescribing clinician.

## When to Use / When Not to Use

**Use this skill when you want to:**
- Prepare structured questions before a medication review appointment.
- Organize your thoughts about side effects, interactions, or concerns.
- Clarify instructions for taking medications correctly.
- Understand what information to share with your clinician or pharmacist.

**Do not use this skill to:**
- Decide whether to start, stop, or change any medication.
- Self-diagnose conditions or self-prescribe treatments.
- Replace the advice of your prescribing clinician or pharmacist.
- Ignore urgent symptoms that may be related to medication (severe allergic reaction, difficulty breathing, swelling, rash).

## Why Prepare Medication Questions

Medication discussions with clinicians are often brief. Having prepared questions helps you:
- Make the most of limited appointment time.
- Ensure you understand why each medication is prescribed.
- Address concerns about side effects or interactions.
- Confirm you are taking medications as intended.

## Before Your Appointment: Information Gathering

Before you prepare questions, gather the following information:

### Current Medication List
Include all prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, supplements, and herbal products. For each, note:
- Name (generic and brand, if known)
- Dose
- How often you take it
- When you started taking it
- Who prescribed it

### Side Effect Notes
- Have you noticed any new symptoms since starting a medication?
- Did any symptoms improve or worsen?
- When do symptoms occur relative to taking the medication?

### Lifestyle Context
- Have there been changes in diet, alcohol use, or smoking?
- Are you pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding?
- Have you started any new supplements or herbal remedies?

## Question Frameworks by Topic

### Purpose & Necessity
- What is this medication supposed to do?
- How long will I need to take it?
- What happens if I miss a dose?
- Are there non-medication alternatives I should also consider?

### Side Effects
- What are the most common side effects?
- Which side effects should I report immediately?
- Are there side effects that usually improve over time?
- Could any of my current symptoms be related to this medication?

### Interactions
- Can I take this with my other medications?
- Are there foods, drinks, or supplements I should avoid?
- Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking this?

### Administration & Storage
- Should I take this with food or on an empty stomach?
- What time of day is best?
- How should I store this medication?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
- What should I do if I accidentally take too much?

### Monitoring & Follow-Up
- Do I need any blood tests or monitoring while on this medication?
- When should we review whether this medication is still needed?
- What signs would indicate this medication is working?

## Pharmacist Questions

Pharmacists are excellent resources for medication questions. Consider asking:
- Can you review all my medications for interactions?
- Is there a less expensive generic alternative?
- Can you explain how to use this device (inhaler, injector, etc.)?
- What should I do if I experience a side effect?

## Medication Review Checklist

Before every appointment, review:
- [ ] My complete medication list is up to date.
- [ ] I have noted any side effects or concerns.
- [ ] I have prepared my top 3 questions.
- [ ] I know the names and doses of all current medications.
- [ ] I have noted any missed doses or adherence challenges.

## Sample Prep Template

| Medication | Purpose | Concerns | Questions |
|------------|---------|----------|-----------|
| Name, dose | Why prescribed | Side effects? Interactions? | Top questions to ask |

## When to Seek Urgent Help

**Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:**
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Severe rash or hives.
- Rapid heartbeat or chest pain.
- Severe dizziness or fainting.

---

*Differentiation: There is no existing medication-specific skill. This skill focuses solely on question preparation and communication — no dosage advice, no drug interaction analysis, no medical recommendations.*

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