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Adding and Managing Medications & Supplements

Learn how to maintain a comprehensive list of your medications and supplements in Sunu.

You can keep a comprehensive list of your medications and supplements directly within Sunu, making it easy to track what you take and when.

Accessing Your Medications & Supplements

Step 1: Navigate to the Profile tab

Step 2: Tap on "Medications" or "Supplements"

Step 3: View your current list of items

Adding a Medication Manually

Step 1: From the Medications screen, tap the ellipsis icon (⋯) in the top right corner

Step 2: Select "Add Record"

Step 3: Fill in the details

Step 4: Tap "Save"

Medication Details

Required Information

Name:

  • Generic or brand name
  • Be specific and consistent
  • Include strength if relevant
  • Example: "Lisinopril 10mg"

Optional Information

Instructions:

  • Dosage amount
  • Frequency (once daily, twice daily, etc.)
  • Special instructions (e.g., "Take with food")
  • Time of day recommendations

Example instructions:

  • "Take 1 tablet daily in the morning"
  • "Take 2 capsules with breakfast and dinner"
  • "Apply topically as needed"

As Needed Toggle:

  • Turn this on if medication isn't taken regularly
  • Used for PRN (pro re nata) medications
  • Examples: pain relievers, allergy medications

Adding a Supplement Manually

The process is identical to adding medications.

Step 1: Go to Profile > Supplements

Step 2: Tap the ellipsis icon (⋯) > "Add Record"

Step 3: Enter supplement details:

  • Name (e.g., "Vitamin D3")
  • Dosage (e.g., "1000 IU daily")
  • Instructions

Step 4: Tap "Save"

Viewing Your List

What You'll See

Medications section:

  • Alphabetically sorted list
  • Shows medication name
  • Indicates if from Apple Health or manual entry
  • Quick view of dosage instructions

Source indicators:

  • 🍎 From Apple Health — Synced from Health app
  • ✏️ Manual Entry — Added directly in Sunu

Editing Records

Editing Manual Entries

Step 1: Tap on a medication or supplement from the list

Step 2: On the detail screen, tap "Edit"

Step 3: Modify any information:

  • Update name
  • Change instructions
  • Adjust as-needed status
  • Add more details

Step 4: Tap "Save" to confirm changes

Cannot Edit Apple Health Records

Records synced from Apple Health:

  • Cannot be edited in Sunu
  • Must be managed from the Health app
  • Or edited in the original source app

How to edit in Health app:

Step 1: Open the Health app on iPhone

Step 2: Search for the medication

Step 3: Tap on it to view details

Step 4: Edit or delete from there

Step 5: Changes will sync to Sunu

Deleting Records

Deleting Manual Entries

Step 1: Tap on the medication/supplement to view details

Step 2: Tap the trash can icon (🗑️)

Step 3: Confirm deletion

Note: This permanently removes the record from Sunu

Cannot Delete Apple Health Records

For synced records:

  • Cannot be deleted from Sunu
  • Must be removed from Apple Health
  • Or use the "Hide" feature in Sunu (see below)

Organizing Your List

Hiding Unwanted Records

If you have old or irrelevant medications synced from Apple Health:

Step 1: On the medications/supplements list, swipe from right to left on the item

Step 2: Tap the "Hide" button

Step 3: The item is removed from your main list

Benefits:

  • Keeps list clean and current
  • Doesn't delete from Apple Health
  • Can be unhidden anytime
  • Hides irrelevant historical data

Viewing Hidden Records

Step 1: On the list screen, tap the ellipsis icon (⋯)

Step 2: Select "Hidden Records"

Step 3: View all hidden medications/supplements

Step 4: Tap "Show" next to any item to make it visible again

Common Use Cases

Active Medications

What to include:

  • Current prescriptions
  • Regular over-the-counter medications
  • Ongoing treatments

Why it matters:

  • AI can check for interactions
  • Reminds you to take them
  • Complete health picture
  • Important for emergency info

Supplements & Vitamins

What to include:

  • Daily vitamins
  • Herbal supplements
  • Protein powders
  • Probiotics
  • Any regular supplements

Why track them:

  • Potential interactions with medications
  • Track adherence
  • Understand health effects
  • Share with healthcare providers

As-Needed Medications

Examples:

  • Pain relievers (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
  • Allergy medications (antihistamines)
  • Sleep aids
  • Antacids

How to manage:

  • Mark as "As Needed"
  • Don't set daily reminders
  • Log only when taken
  • Track usage patterns

Best Practices

Be Comprehensive

Include everything you take:

  • Prescription medications
  • Over-the-counter drugs
  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Herbal supplements
  • Topical treatments

Why completeness matters:

  • Drug interaction checking
  • Complete health picture
  • Emergency information
  • Healthcare provider reference

Keep It Current

Regular maintenance:

  • Update when prescriptions change
  • Remove discontinued medications
  • Hide old entries
  • Update dosages immediately

When to update:

  • After doctor appointments
  • When starting new medications
  • When stopping treatments
  • If dosage changes

Use Consistent Naming

Standardize your entries:

  • Use generic names consistently
  • Or brand names consistently
  • Include strength in name
  • Be specific

Examples:

  • Good: "Lisinopril 10mg"
  • Good: "Vitamin D3 1000 IU"
  • Avoid: "Blood pressure pill"
  • Avoid: "That vitamin thing"

Sharing Your Medication List

Export for Healthcare Providers

Step 1: From the medications list, tap the share icon

Step 2: Choose format:

  • PDF for printing
  • Text for copying
  • Share directly via email

Step 3: Select what to include:

  • Active medications only
  • Include supplements
  • Add dosage instructions

When to share:

  • Before medical appointments
  • Emergency room visits
  • New doctor visits
  • Hospital admissions
  • Pharmacy consultations

Syncing with Apple Health

Two-Way Sync

From Health to Sunu:

  • Medications in Health app appear in Sunu
  • Updates sync automatically
  • Deletions reflect in Sunu

From Sunu to Health:

  • Manual entries can sync to Health
  • Enable write permission
  • Keeps all apps in sync

Managing Sync Settings

Step 1: Go to Profile > Data Sources

Step 2: Check Apple Health permissions

Step 3: Ensure "Medications" has both:

  • Read access (see Health data)
  • Write access (add to Health)

Troubleshooting

Medication Not Appearing

Check:

  • Is it in Apple Health?
  • Are permissions granted?
  • Is it hidden in Sunu?
  • Pull to refresh the list

Solution:

  • Add manually if not syncing
  • Check Health app permissions
  • View hidden records
  • Restart the app

Duplicate Entries

Why it happens:

  • Added manually and synced from Health
  • Multiple sources in Health app
  • Slightly different names

How to fix:

  • Keep one version (preferably from Health)
  • Hide or delete the duplicate
  • Standardize naming in Health app

Cannot Edit Synced Record

This is expected behavior:

  • Apple Health records are read-only in Sunu
  • Protects data integrity
  • Edit in Health app instead

Workaround:

  • Hide the synced version
  • Create a new manual entry
  • Or edit in Health app and let it sync

🩺 Medical Safety

Always inform your healthcare providers about ALL medications and supplements you take, including over-the-counter drugs and herbal products. Many supplements can interact with medications or affect medical conditions. Your medication list in Sunu is a helpful reference but shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.

💡 Pro Tip

Take a screenshot of your medication list to keep in your phone's photos. In an emergency, medical personnel can quickly see what you're taking, even if you can't unlock your phone (using Medical ID feature in Health app).