Medication Management

Whether you’re sick, have an infection, or need help managing a chronic disease, see highly trained physician Ruth Odoi, MD, at Ruth Odoi Internal Medicine in Rochester, New York. She offers medication management to help you feel better, recover faster, or effectively manage a chronic disease. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Odoi by calling her office or requesting an appointment online today. 

What is medication management?

Medication management at Ruth Odoi Internal Medicine includes taking medications to manage an illness, infection, or chronic disease. 

Dr. Odoi tailors a medication management regimen tailored to your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, and preferences. She ensures the medicine you’re taking and its dosage are the most appropriate for your individualized needs.  

Which conditions may need medication management?

Medication management can address the following conditions and more:

• Obesity
• Thyroid conditions
• Hormone imbalance
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Autoimmune disorders
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Other chronic diseases
• Severe colds, flu, or COVID-19
• Strep throat
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns

More than 76% of Americans have at least one chronic disease. Dr. Odoi can help you manage multiple medical concerns at the same time. 

Which type of medication management is right for me?

Dr. Odoi completes a medical evaluation to determine if you’re a candidate for medications and which specific medicines and dosages are best suited for you.

She discusses your current medication regimen, medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, and any allergies. Dr. Odoi also completes a physical exam to evaluate your overall health and screen for possible concerns. She examines your eyes, ears, throat, breathing, and heartbeat.

You might have blood tests, urine testing, swabs, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to diagnose a condition or determine how well you’re managing a chronic disease.

Dr. Odoi discusses medication management options with you. She might recommend over-the-counter or prescription medications, along with healthy lifestyle changes.

What can I expect during medication management?

It’s important to take your medications exactly as prescribed in the right dose. You might swallow a pill, use a spray or inhaler, or receive an injection. Follow up with Dr. Odoi routinely as needed for repeat lab testing or if you develop new symptoms. 

It’s also helpful to eat a balanced diet, stay active, avoid smoking and excess alcohol, minimize stress, and get plenty of sleep. Call Ruth Odoi Internal Medicine anytime with questions about your treatment plan.

Schedule a medication management appointment at Ruth Odoi Internal Medicine by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.