When medications start to feel overwhelming.
Many people are prescribed medications with the best of intentions. But over time, things can change.
You may be:
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Taking multiple medications and unsure if you still need all of them
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Experiencing side effects or feeling “off”
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Wondering if your medications are working as intended
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Feeling stuck, without a clear or supported way to make changes
You’re not alone—and there is a better way forward.
Thoughtful, individualized medication support
I work with you to carefully review your medications and identify opportunities to simplify, optimize, or reduce where appropriate.
This may include:
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Identifying medications that may no longer be needed
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Assessing side effects and interactions
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Aligning your treatment with how you feel and your goals
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Supporting safe deprescribing and gradual tapering when appropriate
All recommendations are grounded in clinical evidence and tailored to your unique situation.
Support for difficult-to-stop medications
Some medications are particularly challenging to reduce or stop due to withdrawal or rebound effects. These may include:
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Antidepressants
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Benzodiazepines
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Antipsychotics
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Sleeping pills
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Anticholinergic drugs
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Other long-term or centralling acting medications
This often includes support with antidepressant tapering and benzodiazepine withdrawal, using a gradual, structured approach to help minimize symptoms and improve tolerability.
These situations require a more individualized and carefully paced plan—sometimes incorporating strategies such as hyperbolic tapering.
I provide guidance and structure to help you navigate this process safely and confidently, at a pace that works for you.
A collaborative, supported process
This is not about stopping medications abruptly. It’s about making informed decisions, with the right support in place.
When needed, we communicate directly with your prescriber(s) and care team to:
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Ensure alignment on your care plan
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Facilitate any necessary prescription changes
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Advocate for a safe and appropriate approach
You remain supported every step of the way.
This may be a good fit if you:
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Want to safely reduce or stop a medication
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Have tried to stop a medication before and found it difficult
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Are a senior or someone living with multiple chronic health conditions on many medications (polypharmacy), or their caregiver
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Feel overwhelmed by your medications
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Are experiencing side effects or not feeling like yourself
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Want a clearer, more personalized approach to your treatment
A more personalized approach when needed
In some cases, additional tools such as pharmacogenetic DNA testing (PGx) can provide insight into how your body processes and responds to certain medications.
This can help guide more personalized, informed decisions, especially when medications aren’t working as expected or side effects are difficult to manage.