About Group Medication Visits
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 drugTopics:
• 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 an individual consultation with one of our doctors will be able to get a prescription. Patients who have not had an individual consult can participate for education/information.
Group Medication Visit Topics
Low Dose Naltrexone
Low Dose Aripiprazole
Guanfacine
Stimulants (modafinil and Vyvanse)
Medication for POTS and Dysautonomia (propranolol, ivabradine, mestinon)
Medication for Sleep
Help! Too Many Choices – Help Me Choose a Medication
Diagnosing MCAS – Therapeutic Trial of Triple Therapy
Medications for MCAS
Choosing a Pain Medication
Switching from Gabapentin/Pregabalin to Topiramate to Avoid Weight Gain and Promote Weight Loss
Address
1622 Woods Rd.
Bowen Island, BC
V0N 1G2
For
Dr. Ric Arseneau
Dr. Lana Dyment
Dr. Lucia Ma
Dr. Liz Nicki
Contact Bruno
Ph 604.418.5194
Fax 778.800.2094