Medication Management

Medications can be vital to treat or manage several mental health conditions, but your requirements will likely change over time. Michelle Mottern, PMHNP, FNP, and the team at Mosaic Brain Health in St. Petersburg, Florida, offer medication management to adults and older children. The team provides thorough monitoring and organization of your medications, which ensures your and your family’s safety. Call the friendly staff today or book a consultation online to learn more.

What is medication management?

You or a family member may take multiple medications for both mental and physical conditions. Managing schedules and dosages can be time-consuming and stressful. 

A comprehensive medication management plan with the Mosaic Brain Health team ensures you experience optimal medication results and minimal side effects. 

Medication requirements can also change over time, and a regular review of your medications ensures that you’re taking what you need and avoiding adverse drug interactions with other medications or supplements.

Before customizing your program, the team assesses your current conditions, symptoms, medications, and goals. They may alter your prescriptions to achieve the best results.

When would I need medication management?

You might require medication management services if a provider has diagnosed you with one or more mental health challenges, including:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Substance use disorder (SUD)
• Eating disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

You may also benefit from mediation management if you’re undergoing ketamine infusions for depression or taking an addiction withdrawal drug like Suboxone®. 

Is medication management my only treatment choice?

Medications can be vital in treating and managing mental health disorders, but they aren’t the only options available. You may prefer to minimize or avoid medication or be unable to take certain drugs. If so, the team can recommend alternative treatments, such as:

• Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
• Stress management
• Relaxation techniques
• Lifestyle changes
• Nutrition counseling

A medication management plan may include the monitoring of a combination of treatments.

What does medication management involve?

Medication management involves meeting with the team at regular intervals — frequently if you’re newly diagnosed or twice a year if you’re stable.

Your medication management plan may include: 

• A medication and supplement checklist 
• Management of medication expiration dates 
• A medication calendar 
• A dosage chart 
• Monitoring of side effects 
• Consistent conversation with your insurance 
• Location of less expensive prescriptions
• Collaboration with outside providers 
• Monitoring of pharmacy refills 
• Management of alternative treatments (therapy, nutrition counseling) 

Some medications require additional monitoring, such as regular blood tests if you take the mood stabilizer lithium.

If a trained and licensed Mosaic Brain Health provider deems medication appropriate for your brain health, they can prescribe it. They can also work with you to meet specific health goals like adjusting dosages, changing medications, or going off medications entirely. 

Call Mosaic Brain Health to learn more about medication management or book an appointment online today.