Medication Management services offered in Phoenix, AZ

Medication management protects your mental and physical health by:

Ensuring your medication works

There are numerous psychiatric medications to choose from, and each person metabolizes them differently. As a result, you may need to try several medicines at varying doses before finding the one that works best for your body.

The only way to be sure you get the right medication at the optimal dose is through routine follow-up appointments. During your medication management appointments, your mental health professional learns if your symptoms are improving and decides if you need any changes in the medication or dose.

Finding side effects early

Medication management appointments allow us to detect early signs of side effects. We may also need to order regular blood tests for certain medications.

Getting over roadblocks

The best medication in the world won’t improve your mental health if you don’t take the prescribed dose. Unfortunately, many patients encounter roadblocks and stop taking their medicine.

There are many possible roadblocks. For example, you might experience brain fog or feel sluggish with some psychopharmaceuticals. Or you may discover you can’t afford your medication.

During your appointments, Your mental health professional can help you find solutions to your roadblocks so you can get the mental health care you need.

Your first appointment takes more time because your mental health professional reviews your medical history, learns about your symptoms, and completes a psychiatric evaluation if you haven’t already had one.

Then, your specialist prescribes the best medication for your diagnosis, symptoms, and overall health. After making sure you know the medication’s possible side effects, they send the prescription to your local pharmacy.

During follow-up appointments, Your professional checks your weight and blood pressure, evaluates your symptoms and progress, and may order lab tests. They decide whether to refill the same prescription, adjust the dose, or give you a different medication.

Call Peak Mental Health or book an appointment online today if you need medication management for a mental health condition.