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Medication Management Treatment
Medication Management services offered in Phoenix, AZ
If you need medication for a mental health condition, you will also need medication management, a comprehensive service beyond simply prescribing medicines. As a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, Brent Whitley, PMHNP, at Peak Mental Health, provides customized medication management, ensuring you get the medicine that improves your symptoms.
To learn more about medication management or to schedule an appointment, call the office in Phoenix, Arizona, or book online today.
To learn more about medication management or to schedule an appointment, call the office in Phoenix, Arizona, or book online today.
Medication Management Q&A
Medication management refers to the comprehensive care you receive when you take psychiatric medicines (psychopharmaceuticals). Your care includes:
- Getting a prescription
- Having lab tests as needed
- Going to follow-up appointments
- Monitoring your progress
- Making adjustments as needed for optimal results
Brent helps you make informed decisions by explaining your medication options, how they work, and their possible side effects.
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, Brent 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 Brent to detect early signs of side effects. He 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, Brent can help you find solutions to your roadblocks so you can get the mental health care you need.
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, Brent 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 Brent to detect early signs of side effects. He 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, Brent 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 Brent reviews your medical history, learns about your symptoms, and completes a psychiatric evaluation if you haven’t already had one.
Then, he prescribes the best medication for your diagnosis, symptoms, and overall health. After making sure you know the medication’s possible side effects, he sends the prescription to your local pharmacy.
During follow-up appointments, Brent checks your weight and blood pressure, evaluates your symptoms and progress, and may order lab tests. He decides 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.
Then, he prescribes the best medication for your diagnosis, symptoms, and overall health. After making sure you know the medication’s possible side effects, he sends the prescription to your local pharmacy.
During follow-up appointments, Brent checks your weight and blood pressure, evaluates your symptoms and progress, and may order lab tests. He decides 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.
