Medication management
- In person in West Orange
- Video visits across New Jersey
- Insurance checked before your visit
What to expect
A clear starting plan
Which medicine, what dose, what to expect in the first weeks, and when we will check in.
Regular follow-up visits
Short visits in person or by video to review benefits, side effects and how daily life is going.
Monitoring that matches the medicine
Some medicines need lab tests or vital signs, such as lithium levels or blood sugar and cholesterol checks. We arrange these and explain the results.
Adjustments made together
If something is not working, we change one thing at a time so we can tell what helps.
Good to know
More about medication management
Medication can make a real difference for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, psychosis and other conditions. It works best when the plan is clear, side effects are taken seriously, and changes are made together.
We explain why we suggest a medicine, what it should help with, how long it takes to work, and which side effects to watch for. Then we follow up regularly until things are working and stay steady.
Controlled medicines
Some medicines, including stimulants for ADHD and certain sleep and anxiety medicines, are controlled substances. Federal and New Jersey rules can require an in-person visit before they are started and regular follow-up while they are taken. We explain what applies to you before you start, and every prescription is sent electronically to your pharmacy.
Refills
Request refills before you run out, during a visit or by calling the office. Keeping follow-up appointments is the best way to make sure prescriptions continue without a gap.
Common questions
Will I have to take medicine forever?
Not necessarily. Many people take medicine for a period of months to a few years. When it is time to stop, we lower the dose slowly with you to avoid withdrawal symptoms or relapse.
Can you take over prescriptions from my previous provider?
Yes, after an evaluation. Bring your current medicine list and, if possible, recent records so there is no gap in treatment.
Do you coordinate with my primary care provider?
With your permission, yes. Sharing a medicine list and lab results avoids interactions and duplicate tests.
Conditions treated with this service
Questions about medication management?
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call the office and we will help you find a time. In-person and telehealth visits are available.
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