Medication Management

Medication Management services offered in Richardson, TX, Palmer, AK, Oregon City, OR, Alexandria, VA and Yakima, WA

Treating a mental health issue often requires a combination of medication and therapy. To help you use your prescription medications correctly and reduce your risk for adverse reactions, Open Mind Psychiatry, which has locations in Richardson, Texas; Palmer, Arkansas; Oregon City, Oregon; Alexandria, Virginia; and Yakima, Washington, offers virtual medication management services. The skilled team of psychiatrists works closely with you over the phone or through video chats to manage your prescriptions for depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. To learn more about medication management, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today.

What is medication management?

Medication management is a service that focuses on helping you use all your medications safely and correctly. The team at Open Mind Psychiatry can help you manage prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as any dietary supplements you take.

The goal of medication management is to identify potential conflicts with the medicines you take to treat existing health conditions. The providers also ensure you’re taking the right dosage of the medications you need each day.

The team at Open Mind Psychiatry may use GeneSight testing to help determine which medications might be most suitable for you. GeneSight testing plays an important role in medication management by providing genetic insights that help providers tailor prescriptions to each patient’s unique biology. By identifying how a person’s genes may affect their response to certain medications, GeneSight can reduce the trial-and-error process of finding the right treatment. This leads to more informed decisions, improved outcomes, and potentially fewer side effects.

Why should I consider medication management?

Medication management services are beneficial to anyone who takes more than one medication for underlying health conditions.

Anytime you need to take a medication, it can cause side effects or interfere with the safety of other medications you take. The team at Open Mind Psychiatry can recommend changes to your dosage or medication if you’re experiencing side effects or conflicts with other medications.

Open Mind Psychiatry can also help you manage how you take the medications to achieve the optimal benefit of your treatment.

What can I expect during a medication management consultation?

During your initial medication management consultation, you meet with your Open Mind Psychiatry provider. They take time to review your medical history and the list of medications you take, including how often you need to take them and the prescribed dosage.

Your provider also discusses any issues you experience while taking certain medications and evaluates how well they work for you. If they see a need to make changes to existing prescriptions, your Open Mind Psychiatry provider can discuss that with you during your consultation.

Through appointments, your provider continues to monitor your treatment progress and ensure your symptoms are well-controlled.

If you have any questions or concerns about the new medications you’re taking, you can schedule an appointment with your provider. This immediate attention helps reduce your risk of negative reactions or allergies that medications can trigger.

If you take multiple medications, learn more about the benefits of medication management services available at Open Mind Psychiatry. To learn more, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today.

Medication Management