In jail he began to suffer from a mental breakdown after not being allowed to take his prescribed medication.

But she has not seen a doctor or taken prescribed medication, because, she said, she cannot afford either one.

Help the person use any prescribed medication (such as an asthma inhaler or home oxygen).

Each patient had an assigned cubbyhole containing his or her prescribed medications.

Last month she was admitted to a clinic after suffering a bad reaction to her prescribed medication.

Among them are poor ability to control anger, crack use and failing to take prescribed medications.

Comment: Experienced diarrhea while taking a powerful prescribed antibiotic medication.

Patients' rights laws make it difficult to commit people against their will or force them to take prescribed medication.

Patients with chronic conditions often stop taking prescribed medications after about six months of therapy.

Encourage them to visit their doctor, and ensure that they take any prescribed medication as directed.