Now fully revised and updated, this essential guide provides comprehensive coverage of the latest treatments for anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders.
TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH Both easy to use and highly informative, The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs is an indispensable reference for both patients and professionals. Now in a revised and expanded edition, this up-to-date handbook supplies current information on the newest and most commonly used psychiatric drugs as well as the latest details regarding side effects, dosages, and precautions. Drawing upon his years of experience helping patients understand their illnesses and take charge of their treatments, top expert Dr. Edward Drummond covers vital topics that include: * Is medication for you? * What to discuss with your doctor before starting medication * Do psychiatric drugs pose extra risks for you? * How to start, monitor, and stop your medication * Psychiatric syndromes and their treatment The book also explores non-drug therapies such as dietary treatments, exercise, relaxation techniques, meditation, and self-hypnosis as well as information on how to combine drug, non-drug, and alternative therapies for maximum benefit. The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs: Straight Talk for Best Results, Revised and Expanded Edition gives you the facts so you can get better, with straight talk on the best new treatments for: * Anxiety * Panic Attacks * Agoraphobia and Phobias * Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder * Generalized Anxiety Disorder * Posttraumatic Stress Disorder * Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * Bipolar Disorder and Mood Swings * Depression * Asperger's Syndrome * Autism * Pervasive Developmental Disorder * Drug Dependence * Anorexia * Bulimia * Binge-Eating Disorder * Insomnia * Acute Psychosis * Schizophrenia * Schizoaffective Disorder * Delusional Disorder * Alzheimer's Disease
The Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is a comprehensive, clear, concise and quick reference to psychiatric drug therapies, designed to guide the clinician on the selection and implementation of treatment for mental illness. Each chapter is organised by drug class and follows a standard format for ease of use. Concise sections on pharmacology and indications for use are followed by detailed information on drug selection, initiation and maintenance of treatment and withdrawal. Adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions are also reviewed in detail, along with issues such as treatment resistance and treatment evaluation. A handy pocket-sized drug reference, the Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs makes it easy to keep up-to-date with new developments. It is an invaluable resource for all clinicians who use psychiatric drugs to treat medical and psychiatric illness, and an informative read for all those with an interest in the subject.
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An up-to-date, comprehensive consumer guide to the most commonly prescribed drugs for mind and mood disorders For the one in two Americans who will develop a mind or mood disorder, here is an indispensable reference focused specifically on the drugs most often prescribed for their condition. Official FDA-approved information plus guidelines from nationally esteemed psychiatrists and pharmacists provide trustworthy information about these medications. Special concerns for women, children, and seniors make this reference an essential addition to your home medical library. Complete drug profiles include: • Brand and generic names for each drug • What the drug is for and how it works in the body • Information on dosage, including the best times to take each drug • Common side effects, risk factors, and when to call your doctor • Interactions with other drugs • Interactions with foods and beverages • Medical conditions that may affect the choice of a particular drug Plus: • Popular herbal remedies • A comprehensive listing of resources for additional information about specific mind/mood disorders • Color photographs of the twenty-five most commonly prescribed mind/mood drugs
Crucial, on-the-go drug information! From alprazolam to zolpidem—this handy guide delivers quick access to the important pharmacologic content for 80 psychotropic drugs. Organized by generic name, each monograph covers indications (including off-label use
In this second edition, all the drug information has been updated to include new formulations and uses. Includes new psychiatric uses for current drugs, a new chapter on antimigraine drugs, and nine new drugs. Features comprehensive coverage of 131 generic drugs, information on 16 classifications with a list of drugs in each class, special dosing considerations, I.V. therapy tips, and more.
A finalist in the National Indie Excellence 2008 book awards, this book was written for anyone who suffers from sexual dysfunction, depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia (or cares for someone who does). Medicines for Mental Health is the first book to provide detailed and readable information about all psychiatric medications, and other medical treatments, for these mental illnesses. Medicines cuts through jargon, demystifies mental illness, and explains how treatments work. It goes beyond current fads to cover important medications you need to know about, including many that will be new to your doctor.