When to Consider Medication Management

Medication management helps you get the most out of your medications and supplements while helping to prevent and resolve any medicine-related issues. The therapy involves several components, and it isn’t just about organizing your pills. 

Successful medication management may include complementary therapies to reduce your need for certain medications for the long term. 

At Boston PainCare in Waltham, Natick, and Concord, Massachusetts, our providers have helped many people stay healthy and even reduce dependence on pain medications with our comprehensive medication management therapy.

A closer look at medication management

Medications can play an essential role in your health. To experience the best outcomes, it’s essential to take the correct prescriptions, supplements, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. 

Unfortunately, understanding what’s right for you can be a challenge, especially when you use multiple medicines to treat chronic conditions. Further complicating matters, mistakes with your medications can have serious consequences, including death.

That’s where medication management comes in. The outpatient therapy puts the knowledge and expertise of our providers by helping you:

• Evaluate your current medications, supplements, and OTC drugs
• Create a unique medication record for your use
• Develop a personal action plan and adjust medications as needed
• Utilize complementary therapies
• Reduce your dependence on medications 

Successful medication management puts you in control of your health by offering the information you need to take the correct medication for you. 

Signs it’s time to consider medication management

Medication management can help anyone who uses medications to treat chronic conditions. It’s also a useful tool for anyone who takes pain medications and struggles with dependency or addiction. 

There are other reasons to consider medication management. Some signs it’s time to think about this therapy include:

• Needing more of a medication to get relief
• Having trouble remembering which medications to take and when
• History of making mistakes with medications
• Experiencing side effects from medications
• Getting medications from different doctors and pharmacies
• Declining memory or cognitive function
• Having trouble sleeping or noticing changes in sleep patterns
• Not feeling confident about the medicines you take
• Having questions about the medications you use

If you think medication management may be useful for you or a loved one, speak with a specialist at Boston PainCare. Our providers take time to address any concerns or questions. 

Our medication management program

At Boston PainCare, our providers use a comprehensive approach to medication management. Our goal is to help you rely less on medications to treat chronic pain. All recommendations we make consider your unique needs and preferences. 

Along with a careful evaluation of your medications, our team may suggest other therapies, including:

• Functional rehabilitation
• Behavioral therapy
• Counseling and patient education
• Physical therapy

With medication management at Boston PainCare, you can take fewer medications, lower your risk of side effects, and minimize your chances of developing a dependency on pain medications. 

To learn more about medication management, schedule an appointment online or over the phone at a Boston PainCare office in Waltham, Natick, or Concord, Massachusetts.