Medication Management

Medication management is an integral part of many patients’ treatment plans. When it comes to mental health, medications must be closely monitored and adjusted to benefit the patient in the best way possible. For ideal therapeutic outcomes and long-term treatment success, changes in medication must be tracked and adjusted as necessary.

Over time, a person’s medication needs can change, particularly for children and those whose health and weight fluctuate. As such, a prescription given today may not be ideal 6 months or a year from now. If a necessary adjustment isn’t made in the dosage or in the type of medication itself, a patient might find themselves with worsening symptoms or health repercussions as an indirect result.

What is Pharmacogenomic Testing?

Imagine a future where your doctor can prescribe the exact dose of medication that you need, based on your own unique genetic makeup. This is the promise of pharmacogenomic testing. At Serenity Psychiatric & Counseling Services, we use GeneSight™ to look at your genes to identify how you will respond to certain medications. This information can help your provider choose the right drug and dose for you, and avoid prescribing medications that may not work well for you.

Medication Management by a Mental Health Expert

Having a mental health expert monitor your medication, condition, and symptoms over time is therefore the best way to make needed adjustments before complications occur.

At Serenity Psychiatric & Counseling Services, our prescribers offer medication management to patients who are 10 years old and older. Our prescribers have a wealth of knowledge and experience in mental health medications, how they react with one another and with other medications, and how dosages should be best managed. If you are prescribed a medication by our prescribers, rest assured that you will be monitored to ensure that the medication serves you in the best way possible.

Mental Healthcare and Medication Management in the greater Charlotte, NC area

Interested in learning more about our state-of-the-art services, our medical staff, and the medication management they can provide? Call Serenity Psychiatric & Counseling Services today at (704) 322-4020. You can also request an appointment online.