Medication management includes monitoring the patient, reconciling medications, and ensuring the patient is getting the desired outcome from the medication they are being prescribed. At Amcu TelePsych, we do a thorough review of the prescribed medication and their possible side effects when creating the treatment plans and monitoring the safety and efficacy of the medication when our patients are using them.

Patients should understand the purpose of the medication that they are prescribed, as well as the safety and effectiveness of the prescription. from potential risks when mixing them with other meds to food or supplements and alcohol. With this information, they can play a more active role in managing their meds and overall mental health, along with the management of medication done on behalf of their doctor.

If the patient is not experiencing desirable outcomes from their medication treatment regimen, the medication management program is available to allow our experienced healthcare providers to evaluate not only the list of medications in which the patients are already taking but also the use of other vitamins and other supplements to understand how these drugs are interacting to produce desirable or undesirable results for the patient.

In some ways, the patient may not be following the proper schedule or dosing instructions for their medication. A patient may also be misusing their medication to their detriment. If so, medication management brings all of the issues into focus so they can solve the problems the patient is going through and coordinate an effort by the team working with the patient to create a more desirable outcome that works for everyone.

Medication management doctors look over the patient’s previous medications, any reports or information from the patient as well as how the medication they are being prescribed will mix with the medication they may be on now.

The doctor will manage and watch how the patient is dealing with the prescription medication, as they want the medication to be useful and help the patient as much as possible, the doctor may alter the prescription if needed to help the patient more.

The right medication for a patient can play a critical role in reducing or eliminating any symptoms and significantly improve the patient’s quality of life dramatically.

Medication management is the amount of outpatient treatment that involves an initial evaluation of a patient’s need for psychotropic medications, provision of the prescription, and any ongoing medical monitoring about the patient’s use of said psychotropic medication.

Many patients will have a brief understanding of their medication, usually, at most, they will know what medications they should be taking, at what dosage, and at what times. But there are several other factors that a patient may now be aware of or understand about their prescribed medications, including the reactions they can have if mixed with other medications, any side effects as well as any other problems that can affect the patient’s recovery.

Medication management will depend on if the doctor prescribes medication to their patient, as well as if they believe medication management needs to be permitted during the treatment with the clinic and patient. Medication management helps as it’s effective and can help speed up the rate of the patient’s recovery. Many patients have successful therapy treatments when they use the medication in combination with therapy.

Effective medication management works best when the patient and doctor work together to find the right balance for the patient. The patient must be committed to the process, and adhere to all of the instructed dosages and recommendations that are being made by the doctor. The need for medication may change over the time frame of their treatment.