• Group Medication Visits are for patients who want to:
  • Try a new drug (e.g., low dose naltrexone)
  • Need a refill for the drug
  • Want to increase the dose of the drug
  
  

• Topics:
  • There are 9 different topics (2 topics per week usually)
  • The topics repeat every 5 to 6 weeks
  • See below for a list of topics
  
  Format:
  • 1 hour group sessions
  • 20 minute presentation on the medication(s)
  • 40 minutes of Q&A
  • At the end of the session, patients should be able to determine if it is the right medication for them
  • Patients then email Bruno (for Dr. Arseneau) or Pamela (for Dr. McKay) to request the medication within 1 day
  • The doctor will write a note and send you and your doctors a copy of the note
  • The doctor will fax a prescription to your pharmacy
  • The patient will receive a copy of the presentation slides
  • The patient will download a detailed information sheet about the medication (Resources --> Medication Handouts)
  
  

• Note:
  • Although these group visits are available to all patients in our practice, ONLY patients who have had a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Arseneau or Dr. McKay will be able to get a prescription. Patients who have not had a 1:1 consult can participate for education/information.
  

Group Medication Visit Topics

1. Low Dose Naltrexone

2. Low Dose Aripiprazole

3. Guanfacine and Stimulants

4. Medication for POTS and Dysautonomia (propranolol, ivabradine, mestinon)

5. Medication for Sleep

6. Help! Too Many Choices – Help Me Choose a Medication

7. Medications for MCAS

8. Choosing a Pain Medication

9. Switching from Gabapentin/Pregabalin to Topiramate to Avoid Weight Gain and Promote Weight Loss