Medication Management

Medication Management services offered in Lawrenceville, GA

Of the people who manage a chronic condition with medication, an estimated 50% use their medication incorrectly. At Mamokant God Favor Healthcare in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Marie Antoine, FNP-C, provides medication management services to help you use your medications correctly and get the best results. To find out if your condition is treatable with medications and make sure they’re effective, call Mamokant God Favor Healthcare or book an appointment online today.

Medication Management Q&A

What is medication management?

Medication management is an approach to treating various chronic illnesses, both mental and physical. Pharmaceuticals can treat many illnesses or their symptoms, allowing you to live life more safely and comfortably. However, it’s important that you use your prescribed medications correctly and consistently.

With medication management at Mamokant God Favor Healthcare, Marie helps you:

Learn to take your medication at the right time of day
Take the correct dosage of your medication
Understand how your medication works to improve your condition
Reduce side effects from your medication
Avoid complications from inconsistent medication use

If Marie thinks a medication will help ease your symptoms or improve your quality of life, she reviews your medical history and current list of medications to make sure you can take the new medication safely.

Which conditions can I manage with medication?

Marie treats a wide range of chronic conditions with medication. Chronic conditions are mental or physical health conditions that last one year or longer and affect your day-to-day life. In many cases, they require ongoing, consistent management.

Medications can help regulate certain chemicals in your body to ease your symptoms, improve your functioning, or lower your risk for further complications. Marie might recommend medication management for:

Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Thyroid problems
Chronic migraines
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Hormone loss

For hormone loss and imbalance from things like menopause and low testosterone, Marie prescribes hormone replacement therapy. She prescribes your hormones in as low a dose as possible to improve your symptoms without putting you at risk for side effects and complications.

What does medication management entail?

Medication management involves more than an initial examination and a prescription. Over time, you might need a higher dosage, a lower dosage, or even a new medication entirely.

Marie helps you book routine follow-up appointments as you start a new medication for your condition or after changing your medication in any way.

During your follow-up appointments, Marie encourages you to bring up any new or worsening symptoms. She may order lab work to test your blood for certain chemical components and cells.

The information from your lab tests helps her understand if your medication works effectively to treat your condition and whether you need a change. With regular testing, she can track your condition over time and find out which medications work best for you.

If you need medication management for a chronic condition, call Mamokant God Favor Healthcare or book an appointment online today.