Medication Management

About one in four Americans suffers from a mental health disorder each year. Fortunately, support is available at Brandy Wadsworth Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry PLLC in Hudson Falls, New York. Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Brandy Wadsworth, DNP, PMHNP-BC, offers medication management to balance your mood, ease symptoms, and help you thrive. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking one online today.

What is medication management?

Medication management at Brandy Wadsworth Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry PLLC uses medications to help you manage a mental health condition, such as depression or an anxiety disorder. Brandy ensures any medications you’re already taking are appropriate for your condition, and she may prescribe new medications to enhance your mental health.

Which mental health conditions can medication management help?

Brandy uses medication management to treat many conditions including the following:

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

Which symptoms may warrant medication management?

If you experience one or more of the following symptoms that interfere with your daily functioning, medication management may help:

• Ongoing worry, fear, and anxiousness
• Persistent or extreme sadness
• Mood swings
• Loss of interest in favorite activities
• Thoughts of suicide
• Sleep problems
• Difficulty concentrating
• Weight loss or gain
• Obsessions
• Complusions
• Flashbacks
• Nightmares
• Drug or alcohol misuse

Am I a candidate for medication management?

To determine if you're a candidate for medication management, Brandy completes a comprehensive initial evaluation to assess the appropriateness of medication use and determine if the two of you are a good fit for one another. Consequently, an initial evaluation does not guarantee ongoing medication management services. 

During your evaluation, she may discuss your medical history, current medications, and lifestyle. If Brandy determines that you're a candidate for medication management, she may recommend:

• Adjusting dosages
• Discontinuing current medications
• Prescribing new medications

If your medication regimen is currently safe and effective, Brandy also offers monitoring and prescribing services. 

What can I expect during medication management for a mental health condition?

Your medication management treatment plan may include:

• Regularly scheduled check-ins
• Evaluations for treatment effectiveness
• Monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions
• Ordering lab work when appropriate

Schedule a medication management evaluation at Brandy Wadsworth Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry PLLC by calling the office or booking a visit online today.