Medication Management Austin

What is Medication Management?

Medication management is the primary service offered by psychiatrists. Based on a thorough consultation and any diagnoses made during your psychiatric evaluation, your psychiatrist in Austin will recommend one or multiple different medications to help minimize symptoms you’re experiencing. Then, you’ll receive routine follow-up appointments to adjust your dosage or even change medications depending on how they’re working for you. Our top priority is to find the medication that works best for you.

Why is Medication Management Important?

Your mental and emotional health and wellbeing are constantly in flux, and a medication that may have helped your friend deal with symptoms of depression isn’t guaranteed to be as effective for you. Every medication also has side-effects or may not be as effective with your unique body chemistry, and for all of these reasons, managing your medications and checking in to ensure they’re effective is important.

If you notice that your current medication isn’t working as it once did, or the side-effects seem to be overshadowing any positive impact the medication is having, call our team to schedule a consultation. We’re happy to sit down and figure out which medication will work in your favor. 

Benefits of Medication Management

Sometimes, in order to get back on your feet or build good long-term habits, you need to address symptoms that are holding you back first. That’s why many people opt to take medication in combination with attending therapy, helping you find relief while also building resilient strategies for navigating daily life. Here are just a few benefits that managing your medications throughout your mental health journey can offer:

It is Tailored to Your Unique Needs

Your prescription can be changed alongside your individual experiences, needs, and side-effects. Routine maintenance and check-in visits allow our psychiatry practice in Austin to make sure that your dosage and prescription never becomes ineffective. Although this process often can feel like trial and error, our team encourages you to stick with it and promises to help you find the relief you’re looking for.

It Can Increase Compliance

Not every medication you get prescribed is a home run off the bat. If patients don’t notice positive effects after as little as a week taking a medication, they will likely stop taking it. Our team will help educate you on when you can see optimal effects, and if it’s not working as you hoped, we can provide you with alternatives to keep you motivated to stay on your path to better wellness.

You May Experience Fewer Side Effects

Many medications can have unpleasant side-effects for certain patients, like dry mouth, digestive problems, grogginess, and dizziness. If the cons of taking a medication far outweigh the pros, our team will help you find a prescription that works better for you. Simply let us know what side-effects impact your daily life the most, and we’ll help you find a medication that offers more benefits than disadvantages.

It Can Keep You Safe

Having your medication routinely managed can help minimize incorrect dosages, dangerous interactions to multiple drugs you’re taking, and other issues that could impact your health due to errors or negative side-effects.

It May Help You Save Money

In some cases, routinely reviewing the medications you’re taking can help determine that you’re able to safely stop taking one or more of them. This will ensure that your medications are up-to-date and continue providing you effective relief from your symptoms, meaning you won’t be taking anything that isn’t necessary.