Psychiatric medications can be very helpful, but treatment sometimes needs adjustment. A medication may stop working as well as expected, cause unwanted side effects, or no longer fit a patient's current needs.
Some patients also find themselves taking several psychiatric medications and are no longer sure which ones are helping.
MoodClinics provides online psychiatric medication management for adults throughout Arizona by secure telehealth.
We review your symptoms, current medications, previous treatments, effectiveness, side effects, and overall functioning to develop a treatment plan that makes sense for you.
Every visit is $99 — including the initial psychiatric evaluation and all follow-up visits.
MoodClinics is self-pay only. There are no subscriptions or membership fees. Appointments are often available within days.
What Is Psychiatric Medication Management?
Medication management is more than simply renewing prescriptions.
It involves periodically evaluating:
- What medications you are taking
- Why each medication was prescribed
- Whether the medication is helping
- Whether symptoms remain
- Side effects
- Medication interactions
- Previous medication trials
- Sleep, energy, concentration, and mood
- Changes in your medical or psychiatric condition
- Whether the current treatment plan still makes sense
The goal is to use medication thoughtfully and adjust treatment when clinically appropriate.
What If My Psychiatric Medication Is Not Working?
If symptoms continue despite treatment, MoodClinics can provide a fresh evaluation.
We may review questions such as:
Has the medication helped at all?
Has its effectiveness changed?
Is the dose appropriate?
Are side effects limiting its usefulness?
Could another condition be contributing to the symptoms?
Are several medications affecting one another?
Would another treatment approach be reasonable?
Sometimes the appropriate decision is to continue the current medication. In other situations, an adjustment or different approach may be considered.
What If I Feel Overmedicated?
Some patients come to MoodClinics because they feel they may be taking too many psychiatric medications or experiencing more side effects than benefits.
They may describe:
- Excessive tiredness or sedation
- Emotional dulling or feeling “flat”
- Difficulty concentrating
- Low motivation
- Weight or appetite changes
- Restlessness
- Tremor
- Sexual side effects
- Difficulty functioning during the day
- Feeling unlike themselves
These symptoms do not necessarily mean that medication should be stopped. They do mean that the overall treatment plan may deserve careful review.
Can MoodClinics Reduce Psychiatric Medications?
When clinically appropriate, yes.
Medication management does not always mean adding another medication.
Sometimes treatment may involve simplifying a medication regimen, reducing a dose, changing medications, or gradually discontinuing a medication that is no longer needed.
Other times, continuing or adding medication may be appropriate.
The goal is not to prescribe more medication or less medication simply for its own sake. The goal is to find a treatment plan that provides appropriate benefit while minimizing unnecessary adverse effects and medication burden.
Should I Stop a Psychiatric Medication Before My Appointment?
Generally, do not abruptly stop a psychiatric medication without appropriate medical guidance.
Some medications can cause withdrawal symptoms, rebound symptoms, or other problems when stopped suddenly.
If you are concerned about a medication, discuss those concerns during your evaluation so that any changes can be considered safely.
Can MoodClinics Review Medications Prescribed by Another Provider?
Yes.
You can seek a medication review even if your current prescriptions were started by another psychiatric provider, primary-care clinician, hospital, clinic, or previous treatment program.
A medication review may consider:
- Current prescriptions and doses
- Why the medications were originally prescribed
- How long you have taken them
- Previous medication trials
- Benefits
- Side effects
- Current symptoms
- Previous diagnoses
- Your treatment goals
The MoodClinics provider then conducts an independent clinical assessment and discusses appropriate options with you.
Can MoodClinics Manage Medication for ADHD, Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder?
Yes. MoodClinics provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults with conditions and concerns including:
ADHD • Depression • Anxiety • Bipolar disorder • Insomnia and sleep problems • Psychosis • Mood symptoms • Substance use concerns
Treatment depends on the individual's clinical evaluation and needs.
What About Controlled Medications?
When clinically appropriate, medication treatment may include controlled or non-controlled medications.
Providers consider the patient's diagnosis, medical and psychiatric history, current medications, previous treatment, potential benefits and risks, and applicable prescribing requirements when developing a treatment plan.
Can I Receive Medication Management by Telehealth?
Yes. Psychiatric medication management can often be provided through telehealth.
MoodClinics serves eligible adults who are physically located in Arizona at the time of their appointment.
Your provider may recommend additional evaluation, laboratory testing, medical care, records, or in-person services when clinically appropriate.
Who Provides Medication Management?
Care is provided by qualified psychiatric providers authorized to practice where the patient is located.
How Much Does Medication Management Cost?
Every MoodClinics visit is $99.
That includes the initial psychiatric evaluation and all follow-up medication-management appointments.
MoodClinics is self-pay only and does not accept insurance.
There are no subscriptions, membership fees, or required monthly plans. HSA/FSA funds may be used where applicable.
How Quickly Can I Get an Appointment?
Appointments are often available within days, depending on current availability and clinical appropriateness.
Visits are conducted by secure telehealth.