I take these medications regularly.
re-go-lar-MEN-te — long word, stress on 'men'. 'Farmaci' — FA-rma-chi.
Show your medication list at any medical appointment. Essential for avoiding dangerous drug interactions.
'Prendo' comes from 'prendere' (to take). In medical contexts, 'prendere un farmaco' means 'to take a medication'. 'Regolarmente' means 'regularly'. The plural 'farmaci' is the standard medical word; 'medicine' (singular: 'medicina') is also widely used colloquially.
Sto prendendo il cortisone.
I am taking cortisone.
Name the specific medication — cortisone is very common in Italy
Sono in terapia con gli anticoagulanti.
I am on anticoagulant therapy.
Anticoagulants require special care before any surgery or procedure
Ho portato l'elenco dei miei farmaci.
I have brought the list of my medications.
Show a written list — very helpful for doctors
It is good practice to carry a 'schema terapeutico' (medication schedule) when travelling in Italy, especially if you take blood thinners, insulin, or psychiatric medications. Some medications available over-the-counter in other countries require a prescription in Italy and vice versa. Always check with a pharmacy ('farmacia').