Medication Management

Medication management ensures the drugs you take are effective and safe. Chima Asikaiwe, MD, and Cecilia Chanda, PMHNP, provide specialized medication management services for patients at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services in Garland, Texas. Using their experience and expertise, they check you’re taking the most appropriate medications at the correct dose and help you avoid any side effects. To arrange a medication management consultation, call the office today or book an appointment online.

Conditions Supported Through Medication Management

We utilize evidence-based psychopharmacology to treat a wide variety of behavioral health conditions, including:

• Major Depressive Disorder & Treatment-Resistant Depression

• Generalized Anxiety, Panic, & Adjustment Disorders

• Bipolar Disorder & Mood Instability

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• PTSD, Trauma, & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorders, & ASD Support

Why Professional Medication Oversight Matters

Psychiatric medications do not work the same for everyone. Continuous clinical monitoring provides several vital safeguards:

• Optimizing Therapeutic Response: Finding the exact right medication and dosage often requires fine-tuning. We track your progress closely to ensure optimal symptom relief.

• Minimizing Side Effects: We evaluate tolerability during every check-in, adjusting dosages or switching medications if distressing side effects occur.

• Preventing Drug Interactions: We cross-check all psychiatric prescriptions against your primary care medications, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements to prevent harmful interactions.

Frequency of Review Visits

Your visit schedule depends on where you are in your care plan. Patients starting a new medication or adjusting dosages typically meet with our clinical team every few weeks, while patients with well-controlled symptoms may transition to monthly or periodic routine check-ins.

Ready to optimize your mental health medication plan?

👉 [Click here to schedule an evaluation] through our quick online portal to get started today.