If you are admitted to a hospital, tell the doctor about all
the medications you take as soon as possible. Depending on why you are admitted,
the doctor may allow you to take your regular medications form home rather than
pay for them through the hospital, which can be quite costly. For instance, if
you are admitted for an infection and you take medications for your headaches
and asthma, taking your own medications will likely prove much cheaper than
acquiring them through the hospital pharmacy. Check first with your doctor or
pharmacist to verify any medications you might bring in. When you are discharged
from the hospital, the doctor or nurse will explain how to take your new
medications and discuss possible side effects or interactions with other
medications you take.