Medication Reduction
A Careful, Physician-Guided Approach to Reviewing and Reducing Medications
Personalized care to evaluate your current medications, explore underlying causes, and—when appropriate—support safe, gradual reduction.
For some, medications help—but over time, questions about effectiveness, side effects, or long-term use may arise.
Managing several prescriptions and wondering if all are still necessary.
Experiencing unwanted effects or feeling that medications are no longer as helpful.
Wanting a thoughtful review of what you’re taking and why.
Why a Thoughtful Review of Medications Matters
Why a Thoughtful Review of Medications Matters
Medications are often prescribed to manage symptoms—but over time, treatment plans may benefit from reassessment and a broader understanding of underlying factors.
What was helpful at one point may need adjustment as your health changes.
Medications can accumulate without a full reevaluation of the overall plan.
With careful guidance, it may be possible to simplify or adjust treatment safely.
We provide personalized, physician-led care to carefully evaluate and optimize your medication plan.
A detailed evaluation of your current medications, history, and how they are affecting you.
Identifying biological and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to symptoms.
When appropriate, a carefully guided approach to adjusting or reducing medications safely.
What You Can Expect
Greater insight into what you’re taking and why.
A simplified plan when appropriate and safe.
Better alignment between your treatment and how you feel.
Careful guidance throughout any changes.
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to stop my medications immediately?
No. Medications should never be stopped abruptly without medical supervision.
Is it safe to reduce medications?
When appropriate, medications may be reduced gradually and safely under close medical supervision.
How is this different from standard care?
Our goal is to optimize your overall health while using the lowest effective medication
regimen whenever appropriate.
What if I’ve been on medications for a long time?
Long-term medication use does not prevent reevaluation. Any changes are made carefully and individually. There are ways to reduce withdrawal effects from pharmaceuticals with nutritional therapies.
Will this be coordinated with my current doctor?
Yes. We collaborate with your other healthcare providers whenever you want.
Meet the doctor
Barbara Bartlik, MD – Integrative Psychiatry
Barbara Bartlik, MD – Integrative Psychiatry
- 30+ years experience
- Triple board certified in Psychiatry, Integrative medicine, and sexology
- Editor of Integrative Sexual Health
- Faculty at Weill Cornell
- Recognized among New York Magazine’s Best Doctors in Psychiatry
Dr. Bartlik specializes in identifying and treating the underlying biological factors behind mental and sexual health concerns.
Speak direclty with Dr. Barbara to understand your symptoms, explore potential causes, and determine next best steps in you care.