An unmanaged mental health disorder can be just as much of a threat to your overall health and wellness as other diseases. Some patients find success with medication. When you are taking the right psychiatric medication in the right amount, it can have positive repercussions for your mental, emotional, and physical health. You may find that you begin to feel and look healthier when you have the right treatment to effectively manage your psychiatric health. Learn more about medication management when you see Dr. David Flume at Flume Psychiatry in Austin, TX.

Common Psychiatric Medications

Patients seek help from a psychiatrist when they are experiencing difficult life matters that are affecting their mental health (like a loss or financial stress) or when they have been diagnosed with a specific mental disorder. Common diagnoses include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. Common psychiatric medications that doctors prescribe include:

• Antidepressants (for clinical depression, anxiety, and PTSD).
• Antipsychotics (for schizophrenia).
• Mood stabilizers (for bipolar disorder or depression).
• Anxiolytics (for anxiety disorders).
• Stimulant medications (for ADHD).

When and Why Is Medication Management Necessary?

Some patients tell their doctors that they are experiencing adverse reactions to their medications. Others have reached a plateau where the current type of medication or dosage is no longer producing positive results for the patient. In these instances, medication management is necessary to keep the patients safe and to protect their mental health.

Benefits of Medication Management

A commitment to ongoing medication management with your Austin, TX, psychiatrist will help ensure that you minimize side effects and that you're getting the dosage that you need now and into the future. Having the right medication and doses will ensure that you can control and manage the moods and behaviors associated with your psychiatric condition.

Get Help Managing Your Medication

Patients often need ongoing assistance and monitoring after they begin taking medication for their psychiatric needs. Call (512) 329-5575 today to get help with medication management as well as counseling from Dr. David Flume at Flume Psychiatry in Austin, TX.