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Common collocations with medication in American Collocation

medication noun countable/uncountable

US /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

non-prescription
oral
over-the-counter
prescribed
prescription
preventive

Many people take prescribed medication on either a short-term or long-term basis.

take medication

receive
take

Some simply forget to take their medication unless reminded.

Please take care when driving if you are on medication as it can have side-effects.

give medication

administer
dispense
prescribe

A doctor can prescribe medication to prevent or reduce the frequency of headaches.

need medication

require

Do any of the pupils require medication for asthma?

change medication

adjust
change
review

It is useful to review all medication regularly.

stop or refuse medication

discontinue
refuse
stop
withdraw

You should not discontinue this medication without first consulting your doctor.