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'I think that this manual has all the characteristics of a true bestseller. The format is very attractive, the information is complete, the consultation is easy. In no other recent text will a clinician find so much information in such a concise and user-friendly format.' Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
'The book's major strength is its readability and user friendliness. The art of psychopharmacology is finally given the space it deserves … This guidebook is an excellent source of information for the art of prescribing psychotropic medications and belongs in every clinician's library.' The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
'I recommend the Guide as an excellent and easy-to-read reference for practitioners who may be seeking an improved comfort zone with psychotropic drugs.' Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
'Those who are conversant with the other textbooks on essential psychopharmacology written by the author will find the present textbook particularly useful as a practical application of the principles presented in those texts. However, this Guide will also be of assistance to any prescribing physician who wishes to obtain a short, clearly presented account of the drugs used in psychiatric practice.' Human Psychopharmacology
'The book's major strength is its readability and user friendliness. The art of psychopharmacology is finally given the space it deserves … This guidebook is an excellent source of information for the art of prescribing psychotropic medications and belongs in every clinician's library.' The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
'I recommend the Guide as an excellent and easy-to-read reference for practitioners who may be seeking an improved comfort zone with psychotropic drugs.' Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
'Those who are conversant with the other textbooks on essential psychopharmacology written by the author will find the present textbook particularly useful as a practical application of the principles presented in those texts. However, this Guide will also be of assistance to any prescribing physician who wishes to obtain a short, clearly presented account of the drugs used in psychiatric practice.' Human Psychopharmacology
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Now established as the indispensable formulary in psychopharmacology, this latest edition of The Prescriber's Guide has been completely revised and updated to reflect the most current practice in the use of psychotropic drugs. Easy to navigate and easy to use, The Prescriber's Guide combines evidence-based information with clinically informed guidance to support clinicians in making the most effective prescribing decisions for the good of their patients. With coverage of twelve brand-new drugs – including antidepressants, antipsychotics, hypnotics, nonstimulants for ADHD and medical foods – and incorporating information on the newest indications, new formulations, new recommendations and new safety data, this edition continues to provide the essential practical support required by anyone prescribing in the field of mental health.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A book written for every intern intended in helping to understand and learn psychopharmacology.Covers every aspect from fda approved and not only prescriptions to best augmenting combos for partial response or treatment resistance and much more.An amazing book that will be useful for the specialist also
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Very useful book. A very nice companion especially when u r in clinic. I recommend this product to others. Great buy.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
indispensible for those who dispense!
5 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback
This is a brilliant reference guide for anyone who prescribes psychotropic medication or works with patients who take them (ie, therapists or other physicians). With the proliferation of psychiatric medications and the glut of "package insert" information and internet misinformation this book cuts to the chase with essential clearly presented data about how to prescribe, action of the meds, half life, side effects and drug-drug interactions and great format and visuals.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
The Information that Your Really Want to Know About Individual Drugs and Some Combinations
1 Mar 2010
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Buy this book as well: The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines, Tenth Edition (Taylor, The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines).
Stahl's bood would have been better titled "The PDR Companion for Psychiatrists." Listing each medicaiton in alphabetical order is a good idea but only as far as it goes. When you are starting out with a new drug, Stahl is much more helpful than the Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines.
The MAUDSLEY PRESCRIBING GUIDELIENS give more guidance about chosing between medications and using the medications. The MPG covers alot of material and is easy to read. The sections I use most include a table about timimg the cross tapering or time between using one antidepressant and another, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd line medications for treating treatment resistant depression. Examples of the many other great sections include monitoring for metabolic sysdrome and QTc, for example.
Of course, the best idea is to have the MPG and have Stalh for when your other books with alphabetical lists of drugs are insufficinet. Stahl can congratulate himself that California Rocket Fuel is now in the list of first line interventions for treatment resistant depression. (In the 8th edition of the MPG, it was not). It is a pity the MPG does not refer to California Rocket fuel by name but just refers to "SSRI or venlafaxine + mianserin or mirtazapine" - how the hell will you get maximum placebo effect if you don't know the name of the combination?
2009 EDITION UPDATE
The back of the book says that "10 brand new drugs have been added". The drugs that have been added are as follows
- acamproate
- desvenlafaxine
- guanfecine
- lisdexamfetamine
- naltrexone
- paliperidone
- varenicline
As you can see, only 7 drugs were added. It may be that they were counting the extended release preparations of some drugs, such as Seroquel XR. I do not think Seroquel XR is a "completely new" drug, however.
As for the differences between editions.
1) The Seroquel section includes Seroquel XR and dosing for bipolar depression, unipolar depression and anxiety.
2) Then ziprasidone section adds advice about measuring triglycerides monthly and clarifies how much you need to eat to increase absorption. The previous edicion mentioned eating a meal but did not say how big it had to be.
3) The lithium section is unchanged.
4) The alprazolam section is cunchanged.
5) The amisulpride section is unchanged.
The book has 6.61% more pages and lists 6.86% more drugs, just so you know. The back of the book says that "fully updated and revised throughout". Well, it hasn't been "revised throughout" but it didn't need to be.
Stahl's bood would have been better titled "The PDR Companion for Psychiatrists." Listing each medicaiton in alphabetical order is a good idea but only as far as it goes. When you are starting out with a new drug, Stahl is much more helpful than the Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines.
The MAUDSLEY PRESCRIBING GUIDELIENS give more guidance about chosing between medications and using the medications. The MPG covers alot of material and is easy to read. The sections I use most include a table about timimg the cross tapering or time between using one antidepressant and another, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd line medications for treating treatment resistant depression. Examples of the many other great sections include monitoring for metabolic sysdrome and QTc, for example.
Of course, the best idea is to have the MPG and have Stalh for when your other books with alphabetical lists of drugs are insufficinet. Stahl can congratulate himself that California Rocket Fuel is now in the list of first line interventions for treatment resistant depression. (In the 8th edition of the MPG, it was not). It is a pity the MPG does not refer to California Rocket fuel by name but just refers to "SSRI or venlafaxine + mianserin or mirtazapine" - how the hell will you get maximum placebo effect if you don't know the name of the combination?
2009 EDITION UPDATE
The back of the book says that "10 brand new drugs have been added". The drugs that have been added are as follows
- acamproate
- desvenlafaxine
- guanfecine
- lisdexamfetamine
- naltrexone
- paliperidone
- varenicline
As you can see, only 7 drugs were added. It may be that they were counting the extended release preparations of some drugs, such as Seroquel XR. I do not think Seroquel XR is a "completely new" drug, however.
As for the differences between editions.
1) The Seroquel section includes Seroquel XR and dosing for bipolar depression, unipolar depression and anxiety.
2) Then ziprasidone section adds advice about measuring triglycerides monthly and clarifies how much you need to eat to increase absorption. The previous edicion mentioned eating a meal but did not say how big it had to be.
3) The lithium section is unchanged.
4) The alprazolam section is cunchanged.
5) The amisulpride section is unchanged.
The book has 6.61% more pages and lists 6.86% more drugs, just so you know. The back of the book says that "fully updated and revised throughout". Well, it hasn't been "revised throughout" but it didn't need to be.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Best Point of Practice Prescribing Resource
8 Nov 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have reached for my copy of Dr. Stahl's Essential Psychopharm Guide nearly every day since beginning my practice in 2005. When the time came to update, I didn't give a thought to looking for a different rersource. I particularly appreciate the dosing strategies, best augmentation practices, and Pearls. The unique, colorful symbols categorizing each drug according to its actions on neurotransmitters are familiar and consistent with my basic psychopharmacology training, when I was fortunate enough to hear Dr. Stahl lecture.
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