What is Medication Management?
Medication management is the ongoing work of making sure your psychiatric medication is doing what it should. Regular check-ins with your provider. Honest conversations about how you feel. Dose adjustments when needed. Refills without the runaround.
Getting started on a medication is only the first step. Without proper follow-up, people end up on doses that are too high, too low, or on the wrong medication altogether. We stay on top of it so you do not have to chase down care.
How It Works
Follow-up appointments are typically 15-30 minutes. We check in on how things are going -- whether the medication is helping, whether there are side effects, and whether anything in your life has changed that might affect treatment. If something needs adjusting, we handle it.
Stable patients usually come in every 1-3 months. Patients on controlled substances like ADHD stimulants need monthly visits as standard practice.
What We Prescribe
We manage the full spectrum of psychiatric medications. SSRIs like Zoloft and Lexapro for depression and anxiety. Stimulants like Adderall and Vyvanse for ADHD. Mood stabilizers like Lamictal and lithium. Buspirone and hydroxyzine for anxiety. SNRIs like Effexor and Cymbalta. And others as your treatment requires.
Insurance and Payment
Medication management visits are covered by most insurance. We accept Blue Cross NC, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and NC Medicaid. Cash pay is available.
Signs It Is Time for a Change
If you are waiting weeks for refill callbacks. If your appointments feel like they are over before they start. If you have been on the same medication for years and nobody has checked whether it still makes sense. Those are reasons to find a provider who pays closer attention. We keep things responsive and we do not let things slide.