Medication Management

Medication management services are available to ensure you’re taking beneficial medications at appropriate dosages for mental or physical health conditions. At Arbor Mental Health & Family Medical Center LLC in San Antonio, Texas, Richard Diaz, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC, and the team offer in-person and virtual visits to help you manage your medications so you can benefit from taking them while minimizing side effects. To schedule an appointment, call Arbor Mental Health & Family Medical Center LLC or book online today.

What is medication management?

Medication management is a service you need if you take any prescription medication for physical or mental health conditions. The team at Arbor Mental Health & Family Medical Center LLC prescribes medications and manages them with regular follow-ups. They make sure you’re at an appropriate dose and are getting the benefits you need, and that you don’t experience any negative drug interactions.

For your convenience, Arbor Mental Health & Family Medical Center LLC offers telehealth visits that you can use for medication management. If you can’t make it to the office because of other obligations or a lack of transportation, you can stay on track with your medication management visits by logging on for a virtual appointment. 

Who can benefit from medication management?

As a family medical practice also specializing in mental health, Arbor Mental Health & Family Medical Center LLC provides prescription medications as part of treatment for many long-term conditions. You might need medications for:

Chronic disease management

The team at Arbor Mental Health & Family Medical Center LLC can prescribe and manage long-term medications for chronic illnesses and pain. Medications play a crucial role in treating conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. 

Mental health management

Medications for mental health, like antidepressants and mood stabilizers, can balance the chemistry in your brain to ease symptoms of mental health disorders. The team routinely uses medications to treat depression, anxiety, and addiction. 

How can I get the best results from my medications?

The team at Arbor Mental Health & Family Medical Center LLC makes sure you get the best possible results from your prescribed medications. While checking in with the team here and there is a crucial part of knowing you’re on the right track with treatment, you have some other responsibilities with your medications, too. 

To make sure you experience positive effects from a medication, you should:

• Take it at the prescribed dosage
• Take it consistently at the same time of day
• Create a medication schedule and track any changes that occur
• Report side effects if or when you experience them 
• Never stop taking a medication on your own
• Store your medications in a cool, dry location
• Follow any special instructions with your medications, like avoiding alcohol

If you take many medications, using a pill organizer can keep you on track daily. 

Call Arbor Mental Health & Family Medical Center LLC or book an appointment online for medication management today.