Medication Management

What is medication management?

Medication management is a necessary service for managing many chronic illnesses and some injuries that have long-term effects. Whether you take many medications for multiple conditions or just a few, it helps you check in with your physician about their effectiveness at your current dosage. 

When you come in for medication management visits at Healthy Horizons Clinic, your physician makes sure you’re taking your medications at the correct dose and at the ideal time of day. 

Taking your medications incorrectly can lead to side effects or ineffectiveness, so you should follow your provider’s instructions.

Medication management at Healthy Horizons Clinic reduces drug interactions, side effects, medical costs, and risks of complications from your illness. 

Who can benefit from medication management?

Medication management is a useful service for those who need ongoing monitoring for their medications or who struggle to use their medications effectively. 

Healthy Horizons Clinic discusses the benefits of medication management with you and can tell you whether you need the service for one or more of your medications. 

Healthy Horizons Clinic can help you manage medications for:

• Diabetes 
• Arthritis
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Depression
• Anxiety
• ADHD

Many of these conditions get better with medications as long as you use them correctly. You might have other components to your treatment plan, too, like physical therapy, counseling, or in-office procedures like joint injections for arthritis. 

How often should I come in for medication management visits?

Your providers at Healthy Horizons Clinic visit with you regularly for medication management. How often you should come in for medication management varies based on your personal situation and needs.

Initially, after you get your prescription, your provider might expect to see you around every two weeks. During these follow-up visits, they ask about the medication’s effectiveness, side effects, when you take it, and how consistently you take it. You should be as truthful as possible so your provider can give you accurate advice and change your regimen if necessary. 

Medication management goes a long way in making your treatment as effective as possible for chronic conditions. To schedule an initial visit for medication management or a follow-up appointment, call Healthy Horizons Clinic or click the online booking feature today.