A current medication list can make a pain-management visit more organized, especially when several clinicians are involved in your care. Include prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and supplements, along with the dose and how often you take each one.
Questions you may want to bring
- Which medicines should I continue exactly as prescribed?
- What side effects or changes should I report?
- Are there medicines or supplements I should avoid combining?
- Who should I contact if another clinician changes a medication?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
Do not increase, decrease, stop, or combine prescribed medicines on your own because pain has changed. Medication decisions should be based on your individual medical history and the instructions of the clinician managing the prescription.
Canyon Health provides pain-management care in Tucson. Bringing a complete medication list and written questions can help you make better use of your appointment time.