Psychiatric Medication Review
At Serene Sound Wellness, our psychiatric medication review is a thorough, fresh-eyed evaluation of your entire medication regimen. We examine what you’re taking and why, whether each medication is still providing benefit, whether doses are optimized, how your medications interact with each other and with any non-psychiatric medications, and whether side effects are quietly diminishing your quality of life. We also consider whether simpler or more effective alternatives exist.
This service is especially valuable for patients who have been on the same regimen for years without reassessment, those taking several medications prescribed by different providers, anyone experiencing troubling side effects, and patients whose symptoms have returned despite continued treatment.
For patients who have cycled through multiple medications without success, we offer psychiatric medication genetic testing, a simple cheek swab that reveals how your body metabolizes specific medications, helping us identify options most likely to work for you and avoid those likely to cause problems.
The goal of every medication review is the same: the fewest medications necessary, at the right doses, delivering the greatest benefit with the fewest side effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Psychiatric Medication Review
Anyone who feels their medications aren’t working well, is experiencing side effects, takes multiple psychiatric medications, has been on the same regimen for years without reassessment, or is transferring care from another provider.
Not unless changes are needed and you agree with them. Many reviews confirm that your current plan is working well. When changes are recommended, we gradually make them safely and collaboratively, never abruptly.
Yes. We frequently evaluate regimens started elsewhere, and if you transfer your care to us, we’ll manage your medications going forward with a complete understanding of your history.
It’s a simple cheek swab that analyzes how your genes affect your metabolism of psychiatric medications. It can reveal which medications are more likely to work, which may cause side effects, and optimal dosing. It’s especially useful if you’ve tried several medications without success.
Only under professional supervision. Some psychiatric medications must be tapered gradually to avoid withdrawal effects or symptom relapse. If we determine a medication should be discontinued, we’ll create a safe, step-by-step plan together.