- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (1 Jun 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471353701
- ISBN-13: 978-0471353706
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.3 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,151,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Complete information about suing psychiatric drugs and other treatments
From Atavan to Xanax, tens of millions of people are taking psychiatric medication or considering it for their problems. In this comprehensive consumer guide, Dr. Drummond helps the reader determine which symptoms will improve with medication and which will not. He explains how to use psychiatric drugs sensibly and safely, describing all side effects and how to manage them. Most importantly, he shows how to integrate their use with other treatments for anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Alzheimer′s disease, eating disorders, drug dependency, and other psychiatric disorders. The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs is essential for anyone considering medications, as well as for their families, caregivers, and loved ones.
Edward Drummond, MD (Portsmouth, NH), received his medical education at Tufts and was trained in psychiatry at Harvard University. He is currently the Associate Medical Director at Seacoast Mental Health Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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A complete guide to knowing your treatment options and taking control of your therapy If you think you may have a psychiatric problem or if you have been diagnosed with one, this book will help you get the best possible treatment. Written by top expert Edward Drummond, the book arms you with all the information you need to fully understand your treatment options and make informed decisions about the drugs you take. Dr. Drummond separates fact from hype to give you the real, complete story about all the psychiatric drugs currently prescribed. In plain English, he explains how each drug works, which symptoms the drug will improve and which it might not, side effects and how to manage them, precautions that should be taken, and much more. Drawing upon his years of experience helping patients understand their illnesses and take charge of their treatments, Drummond:
- Explains what is currently known about the causes and cures of virtually all recognized psychiatric disorders
- Describes the full range of medications that have been proven effective against them
- Helps you to determine whether or not you should try medication
- Provides guidelines for using medications safely and sensibly and for getting the best results with them
- Explores dietary treatments, exercise, relaxation techniques, meditation, self–hypnosis, yoga, and other non–drug therapies
- Explains how to combine drug, non–drug, and alternative therapies for maximum benefit
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Get your questions answered with this book, 29 Sep 2004
By Jim S - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs: Everything You Need to Know for the Best Results (Paperback)
Psychiatric syndromes like depression, anxiety, and bipolar are explained along with reasons why certain drugs are used instead of others.
About two pages are devoted to each medication. Common, expected side effects are described. For example, Paxil is said to take two to four weeks to cause improvement, even though side effects may appear in one to two days. Fatigue, weakness, and sexual dysfunction are the most common side effects. Your symtoms may return if you stop taking Paxil--even if taper off the medication gradually.
If you want to know how exactly drugs work, Appendix A shows the part of the synapse/neuron that is involved for each of the major classes of psychiatric drugs.
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By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs: Everything You Need to Know for the Best Results (Paperback)
For the person who is contemplating phsychiatric treatment, "medication" can have an intimidating impression especially if it is a foreign subject. The book will help you make you this important decision by giving you updated information on the newest prescription drugs. For those who are uncomfortable, alternatives and non-drug options are discussed as well. A wide range of psychiatric syndromes are covered: Anxiety disorders, ADD, Bipolar, Depression, Developmental disorders, Drug dependence, Eating disorders, Insomnia, Pshychosis, and even Alzheimer's Disease. A wide range is covered..
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The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs: Straight Talk for Best Results, 4 Jan 2007
By S. Collins - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs: Straight Talk for Best Results (Paperback)
This book is very easy to understand. It is a great resource for clinicians and therapists.
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