Medication Management

Proper medication management is a must for maintaining your health, preventing complications, and ensuring your treatments work effectively. It involves taking the right medications at the correct doses and times while monitoring for side effects or interactions. Stacey O’Hara, CRNP, at Wildflower Integrative Medicine in Greeley, Colorado, works closely with you and other healthcare providers to ensure you safely manage your medications and achieve healthy outcomes. Learn more by calling the office today or booking an appointment online when you’re ready.

What is medication management?

Medication management is a structured approach to ensuring that medications are accurately prescribed, taken correctly and monitored for effectiveness. It involves coordinating prescriptions, adjusting dosages when needed and addressing potential side effects or interactions. 

Stacey works closely with you to ensure your medications are safe, appropriate and effective for your health conditions.

What health concerns require medication management?

Many chronic and acute health conditions require careful medication management to maintain stability and prevent complications. These include:

Mental health disorders

Conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia often require ongoing medication monitoring to ensure effectiveness and minimize side effects

Chronic illnesses

Hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol require regular medication adjustments to manage symptoms and prevent complications

Pain management

If you use pain medications, including opioids or nonopioid alternatives, you need careful oversight to prevent misuse and ensure effectiveness

Neurological conditions

Disorders like epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis require consistent medication adjustments to maintain quality of life

Postsurgical and acute care

After surgery or during recovery from an illness or injury, you may require short-term medication management to prevent infection and manage pain

Why is medication management critical?

Medication management helps prevent adverse drug interactions, ensures you take medications as prescribed and improves overall treatment outcomes. Without proper oversight, you may experience harmful side effects, ineffective treatment or worsening conditions due to missed doses or incorrect usage. 

Medication management also reduces hospitalizations caused by medication-related complications and helps you feel more in control of your health.

How does medication management work?

​​Medication management typically involves the following:

Initial evaluation

Stacey reviews your medical history, current medications and treatment goals

Prescription coordination

Stacey ensures that your medications don’t interact negatively and are appropriate for your condition

Ongoing monitoring

Regular follow-ups help track progress, adjust dosages and address any concerns

Patient education

Stacey teaches you how to take your medications correctly and recognize side effects

Medication adjustments

Modification of your prescriptions based on your response and overall health needs

By prioritizing medication management, you can achieve better health outcomes and avoid complications related to improper medication use.

Make an appointment with Stacey today for her medication management expertise. Call the office during business hours or book online at any time.