If that happens, this person is going to be frustrated and in need of additional support. There is also the issue of side effect management. I like to make sure the patient and doctor are communicating. I keep in contact with the physician. It is important that one knows which are transitional side effects versus more serious ones.
Some people are on several medications which can be uncomfortable.
Multiple medications may cause financial burden and result in stress. I help put them at east. All of this is a part of psychoeducation. When a person is diagnosed with any illness, they are thrown into a new level of concern. I can help someone explain the illness to hir family, understand what is going on in hir body, and discern what is important to discuss with hir doctors.