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Medication Management services offered in Canonsburg, Washington and Philadelphia, PA
Medication management supports the safe use of psychiatric drugs and other medications so that you can feel confident in your treatment plan. At Pioneer Counseling and Consulting, Sara Obringer, PMHNP, and Erica Lenzner, PMHNP, specialize in medication management for adults and children who take one or more medicines. They offer ongoing guidance and support in the office and through telehealth to ensure that the medications you take are working well to control your symptoms without unwanted side effects. Call the office in Canonsburg, Washington, or Bala Cynwyd (near Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, to schedule a medication management appointment or book a consultation online today.
Medication Management Q & A
What is medication management?
Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression are best managed with a combination of psychotherapy and medication.
Medication management helps ensure that you achieve the best treatment outcomes by teaching you how to take psychiatric medication properly to avoid missed doses, overdoses, and other complications.
Pioneer Counseling and Consulting offers personalized medication management to adults and children in the office and through telehealth.
The experienced medical team focuses on your individual needs to help you find an appropriate medication to keep your symptoms well-controlled. They carefully monitor your use of psychiatric medications over time. They’ll adjust your treatment as needed to support your well-being.
When should I consider medication management?
Pioneer Counseling and Consulting offers medication management to patients who take one or more medications to address acute or chronic medical issues, including psychiatric conditions.
Because some medicines can interact adversely when taken at the same time, the medical team reviews all medications and supplements you take to identify potential conflicts.
The team also ensures that the prescription medicines and dosages you take are appropriate for the condition you’re treating and not causing unwanted side effects.
What can I expect during my first medication management consultation?
During your initial medication management appointment at Pioneer Counseling and Consulting, your provider reviews your medical history, symptoms, and the medications you take.
Provide a complete list of medicines that you use frequently, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications, vitamins, and other dietary supplements, and the dosage you take. This allows your provider to make the most accurate decisions about your medication management.
When you start a new medication, your provider monitors your response to the drug and routinely checks for side effects and complications. They can adjust the dose or switch you to a different medicine if necessary and are available to answer any questions you have about taking the drug properly.
If you need to stop using a prescription medicine, the team provides guidance to help you gradually decrease your dosage to prevent withdrawal symptoms. They also work with you to find an alternative medicine and an appropriate dosage.
Call the Pioneer Counseling and Consulting office nearest you to schedule a medication management consultation or book an appointment online today.