On medication Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˌmɛdəˈkeɪʃən
ON MED-uh-KAY-shuhn
ˈɒn/ /mˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən
ON med-ih-KAY-shuhn
Definition
Taking medicine regularly as part of a treatment, usually prescribed by a doctor.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to long-term or ongoing medical treatment. Often heard in medical or casual conversation: 'He is on medication for his blood pressure.' Do not confuse with 'taking medicine' for a single dose; 'on medication' implies a routine or prescription.
Spanish: tomando medicación - bajo medicaciónPortuguese (BR): tomando medicação - em tratamento medicamentosoPortuguese (PT): a tomar medicação - sob medicaçãoChinese (Simplified): 正在服药 - 在用药Chinese (Traditional): 正在服藥 - 在用藥Hindi: दवा पर होनाArabic: يتعاطى دواء - على العلاج الدوائيBengali: ওষুধে আছেন - নিয়মিত ওষুধ নিচ্ছেনRussian: на лекарствах - принимает лекарстваJapanese: 薬を服用しているVietnamese: đang dùng thuốcKorean: 약을 복용 중이다Turkish: ilaç kullanıyor olmakUrdu: ادویات پر ہوناIndonesian: sedang menjalani pengobatan - sedang minum obat
Example Sentences
She is on medication for her allergies.
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Are you on medication right now?
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He cannot drive because he is on medication.
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I’ve been on medication for my anxiety for a few years now.
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Since the surgery, she’s been on medication every day.
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If you’re on medication, don’t stop taking it without talking to your doctor.
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