Adding Medications

Version: 0.1.1 | Last Updated: 2026-01-07

Overview

CareForMeds allows you to track all your medications in one place, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements.

Adding a Medication Manually

1. From your dashboard, click Add Medication or navigate to Medications > Add New
2. Enter the medication details:
   • Medication Name - The name as it appears on your prescription label
   • Strength/Dosage - e.g., "10mg", "500mg"
   • Form - Tablet, capsule, liquid, injection, etc.
   • Frequency - How often you take it (once daily, twice daily, as needed, etc.)
   • Instructions - Special instructions (with food, at bedtime, etc.)
3. Set your schedule:
   • Times - When you need to take this medication
   • Start Date - When you began or will begin taking it
   • End Date (optional) - For short-term medications
4. Add inventory information:
   • Current Quantity - How many pills/doses you have
   • Refill Threshold - When to remind you to refill (e.g., "when 7 days supply remaining")
5. Click Save Medication

Required vs Optional Fields

Tips for Accurate Entry

• Use the exact name from your prescription bottle
• Include the strength - "Lisinopril 10mg" not just "Lisinopril"
• Set realistic times - Choose times you'll actually take the medication
• Add notes - Record why you're taking it (helps during doctor visits)

Editing a Medication

1. Go to Medications
2. Click on the medication you want to edit
3. Click Edit
4. Make your changes
5. Click Save Changes

Pausing vs Discontinuing

• Pause - Temporarily stop a medication (can resume later)
• Discontinue - Permanently stop (keeps history but removes from active list)

Only discontinue a medication when directed by your healthcare provider.

See Also

• Scanning Prescriptions - Add medications by scanning your prescription label
• Logging Doses - Record when you take your medications
• Managing Refills - Request refills when running low