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The purpose is to provide readers with a clinical guide
Geriatric psychopharmacology is a rapidly growing field with many changes affecting drug statistics, efficiency and prescriptions: that's why Dr. Joel Sadavoy's Psychotropic Drugs And The Elderly Fast Facts will prove so essential to medical library holdings. The purpose is to provide readers with a clinical guide, with a depth of knowledge necessary for specialized geriatric psychiatric therapy. Dr. Sadavoy's extensive background in geriatric psychiatric lends to a title steeped in the latest research and drug applications. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Developmental - Adulthood & Aging    2. General    3. Geriatric psychopharmacology    4. Gerontology    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Pharmacokinetics    8. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    9. Psychotropic Drugs    10. pharmacology    11. Geriatric medicine    12. Psychiatry   

Reviews (5)

Easy Referance
This book was required reading for my Psychopharmacology class, and I am so glad this was chosen. It was easy to undersatnd and it is easy to referacne back too. I feel it should be part of any therpist's bookshelf.

An excellent resource for the mental health professional
Dr. Diamond's pragmatic and commonsense approach is ideal for mental health professionals without (and with!!) a background in psychopharmacology.The book evolved from a handout he gave to nonmedical trainees with whom he worked.It's insightful, based on real clinical situations, and provides what you absolutely need to know plus more in an understandable format.

A must have for a desktop reference!!
I am a school psychologist and with all the prescriptions that we need to know about in order to help students, this has been invaluable.New medications are always coming out and this book was very handy for knowing the side effects, which can be useful if a student is falling asleep in class and it is found that his medication causes drowsiness.Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Drug Guides    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Mental health personnel    5. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    6. Psychology    7. Psychopharmacology    8. Psychotropic drugs    9. Reference    10. Pharmacology   

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Get your questions answered with this book

simple, comprehensive book (on a SICK SUBJECT)
strong points:i'm a therapist who has many patients taking psychiatric meds, and while i don't prescribe them myself (nor have any desire to), i do need to know at least a thumbnail sketch about most of them.this book does the trick for me.it avoids the irrelevant and obscure detail of the Physician's Desk Reference and hits on the necessary basics (dosages, side effects, dangers, potential "benefits", brand versus generic names - and it has a good index!). Helpful Information
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.. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Diet / Health / Fitness    2. Drug Guides    3. General    4. Handbooks & Manuals    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Medical    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Pharmacology    9. Psychiatry (General)    10. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    11. Psychopharmacology    12. Psychotropic drugs    13. Health & Fitness / General    14. Psychiatry   

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Excellent text and reference support for material
This book is an excellent synthesis of pharmacology and research based comments on drug pharmacology.To the point, not a bunch of extra gobbeltigook text to wade through like in Uppers, Downers and Allarounders. I work in the addiction field and this book covers the topic well in terms of neurochemistry as well as effects of drugs and their effects and legitmate uses, as well as some history on them.It also covers pharmacological treatment of drug addictions, again something that I use in my field.I use this book as a reference in my work.The references cited in the book are extensive and they are noted (numerically) after each statement in the text, which I prefer. I have often looked up the references for more information, although usually this text provides the information I need without a bunch of parenthetical B.S.
Not bad but not great
I'm reading this book right now for one of my psych classes and although the reading is fairly easy (especially if you've taken a physio class) however the questions at the end of the chapter are a bit confusing.

A Clear, Excellent and Concise Guide
The 10th Edition of Robert M. Julien's Primer of Drug Action is excellent both as a reference and as a primary text on psychoactive drugs.
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Subjects:  1. Drug Guides    2. General    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Pain Medicine    6. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    7. Psychopharmacology    8. Psychotropic drugs    9. Pharmacology   

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Outstanding!!
This insightful book is the best I've read in the field! I definitely recommend it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Behavior    2. Brain    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Neuropsychopharmacology    6. Pain Medicine    7. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    8. Psychopharmacology    9. drug effects    10. methods   

Subjects:  1. Handbooks    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Mental Disorders    6. Nursing - Management & Leadership    7. Nursing - Mental Health    8. Nursing - Psychiatric    9. Nursing care plans    10. Pharmacology    11. Psychiatric Nursing    12. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    13. nursing    14. Psychiatry   

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Good Medicine for Your Soul!
As a therapist I am always interested in books which will challenge my thinking and practice around my work with my clients. Here is a book which has helped me understand the underlying philosophical differences which come into play when making a diagnosis. Is my diagnosis driven by a mechanistic worldview or by a relational worldview? Will I follow the medical model rooted in a scientific cosmology or will I follow the relational model rooted in a spiritual cosmology.Why will I choose one or the other? Dr. Frattaroli provides a well-articulated arguement for choosing the latter.Utilizing a wonderfully written case study, Dr. Frattarolli lays out a clear argument for choosing a therapeutic model which heals the soul - the totallity of our being - over a medical model which only sedates the symptoms and leaves the inner being untouched. I recommend this book for all therapists who seek a broader understanding for the therapy they offer their clients.
Important philisophically as well as psychologically
I think this will be a very important book.Dr. Frattaroli sees that we are not just machines, we have souls. There is much more to a human being than is seen on the surface - our unconscious minds seem to have been forgotten in today's culture.His philosophy cuts against the materialism that we in America encounter each time we turn on the TV. A Wonderful Companion to the Psychoanalytic Process
I had been immersed in the psychoanalytic process for over three years when I came across this book.Having experienced, first hand, the soulful aspects of analysis, both pleasant and painful, I connected instantly to Dr. Frattaroli's accounts of his work with patients.I am convinced that the only sane and solid path to emotional well being is the long, introspective one described so eloquently in this book.If you have ever considered beginning psychoanalysis (or you are simply interested in learning more about what it means to be fully human) then I strongly recommend that you read this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Depression    2. Emotions    3. Mood Disorders    4. Psychology    5. Medical / Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology   

Subjects:  1. Chemotherapy    2. General    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Mental Health    6. Mental illness    7. Pharmacology    8. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    9. Psychology    10. Psychopharmacology    11. methods    12. Medical / Pharmacology    13. Psychiatry   

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Great book!
I've read all editions of this book and I'm really impressed. Rosenbaum, et. al. are masters of the art of psychopharmacology. This book covers almost all areas relevant to practicing psychiatrists. Despite its breadth, you can finish reading the bookin a couple of days. Finally, this book is an excellent resource to review for the certification exam in Advanced Psychopharmacology offered by the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP).

Great but dated. . . .
This is an excellent book, but the information is about 3-4 years old (Probably 4-5 years if you consider the time to publishing)! That is pretty dated information for this field, especially with the MANY newer agents. Make a new edition guys!

Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Therapy by George W. Arana, et
Excellent choice! If you buy this item you will acquire the basics of psychopharmacology psychiatry students need. I am a second year postgraduate student and found it very helpful, concise and updated. It presents the major indications, therapeutic uses, side effects, and mechanisms of action for every drug. The tables give you an easy way to compare each medication caracteristics and the book offers the facts that will help us choose the best drug that fits our patients needs. Its format let us carry it with us everywhere so we can take a quick look and review the information anytime we need it. I highly recommend it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemotherapy    2. General    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Mental Disorders    7. Mental illness    8. Pharmacology    9. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    10. Psychopharmacology    11. drug therapy    12. Medical / Psychiatry    13. Medicine   

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The most complete
THE most complete psychopharmacology clinical text. You will find rare side effects and drug-drug interactions that would be omitted in any other clinical text and that you would only discover by doing a literature search. Many tables make comparison between drugs of the same class easy. Also has a section on herbal products and pages of patient information sheets that can be photocopied and given to patients. This is a gem.

The Bible on Psychotropic Drugs
For the busy psychiatrist this is by far the best reference book on psychotropic drugs ; comprehensive and full of valuable information, well laid out, easy to read and understand.
Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs
Excellent resource for psych drugs. Easy to find information quickly. Good off-label information ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    3. Psychology    4. Pharmacology    5. Psychiatry    6. Reference works   

Subjects:  1. Algorithms    2. Medical    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Mental Disorders    5. Mental illness    6. Neuropsychopharmacology    7. Pharmacology    8. Psychiatry - General    9. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    10. Psychopharmacology    11. Psychotherapy    12. Treatment    13. Medical / Psychiatry   

Subjects:  1. Examination Questions    2. Handbooks    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Pain Medicine    7. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    8. Psychopharmacology    9. Psychotropic Drugs    10. pharmacology   

Subjects:  1. Alcoholism    2. Drug abuse    3. Prevention    4. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    5. Self-Help    6. Sociology    7. Sociology - General    8. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    9. Medical / Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology   

Subjects:  1. Handbooks    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Medical    4. Mental Disorders    5. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    6. Psychology    7. Psychopharmacology    8. Psychotropic drugs    9. drug therapy    10. Pharmacology    11. Psychiatry   

Editorial Review

Psychiatric drugs are prescribed to more than 20 million Americans. This book aims to convince us to stop taking these drugs, and to show us how to do it safely. The authors contend that after 15 minutes with a physician or psychiatrist, Americans are prescribed medications that we may take for years or a lifetime, which can do more harm than good. We're irritable, anxious, emotionally numbed, physically fatigued, and mentally dulled. Yet when we stop taking the drugs, we encounter a whole new set of problems and setbacks.Read more

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Thank you, Peter Breggin
I'm glad Peter Breggin is telling the truth about the dangerous drugs that are being pushed on more and more of us.The drugs that are supposed to "fix" people are turning them into zombies, and more of our children are drugged each day.
Down from 32 to 5 pills a day
My wife has reduced her medication from 32 pills a day to 5 a day using the gradual reduction approach described in this book.She was withdrawn and unable to interact with the children at all before.Now she is her children's "Mommy" in a much more real sense and can actually experience real joy from time to time (not possible shen emotions are suppressed by the drugs).This author may seem extreme, but if you want to try reducing you medication, get the book and follow the advice whether you agree with the reasons for wholesale criticism of psychiatric meds or not.

life saver!
This is a very good and honest book, helping people overdiagnosed and overmedicated.I am one who read this after being told I would do terrible if not taking psychiatric drugs over 5 years ago and I read this book, changed counselors, and was able to come off psychiatric medication that was making it difficult for me to function.I am doing fine now, dealing with problems in a sensible way, getting along well with others, working, and enjoying life, with no psychiatric treatment, only compassionate counseling that I find is helpful.I recommend it for anyone prescribed psychiatric medication or studying psychology.
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Subjects:  1. Brain    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Drug Guides    4. Drugs - Adverse Effects    5. Effect of drugs on    6. General    7. Medical    8. Pain Medicine    9. Popular works    10. Psychiatry (Specific Aspects)    11. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    12. Psychology    13. Psychotropic drugs    14. Side effects    15. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse    16. Coping with illness    17. Psychiatry   

Subjects:  1. General    2. Medical    3. Neuropsychopharmacology    4. Pain Medicine    5. Physiological aspects    6. Psychiatry - General    7. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    8. Psychology    9. Psychopharmacology    10. Psychotherapy    11. Pharmacology    12. Psychology & Psychiatry / Social Psychology   

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Invaluable Resource
Dr. Doran covers the basics as well as some of the fine points of prescribing psychotropic medication.The book is very reader friendly and is a must have for anyone prescribing in mental health treatment.

Great for the novice
I am new to the field of psychiatry and I found this book to be incredibly comprehensive, practical, and informative. As someone new to prescribing, I envision using much of Dr. Doran's information as a foundation to my practice.

Excellent clinical guide
This concise, well written guide to prescribing mental health medication is as helpful to me, a Family Nurse Practitioner who works in a low-income community health center, as it would be to a specialist working in private practice.All medical professionals are encountering more patients with mental health diagnoses and many of them require pharmacotherapy.I found this book to be very helpful in my primary care practice and encourage my colleagues and other prescribers to purchase it for their own reference collections. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Clinical Psychology    2. Drugs    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Nursing - Psychiatric    6. Pain Medicine    7. Pharmacy    8. Prescribing    9. Psychiatry - General    10. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    11. Psychopharmacology    12. Psychotropic drugs    13. Medical / Psychiatry    14. Psychiatry   

Subjects:  1. Enzymology    2. Life Sciences - Biology - General    3. Medical    4. Neurology - General    5. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    6. Enzymes    7. Lipids    8. Medical / Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology    9. Medical-Neurology - General    10. Molecular biology    11. Science / Biology    12. Science-Life Sciences - Biology - General   

Subjects:  1. Creation (Literary, artistic,    2. Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)    3. Creative Ability    4. Creativity    5. LSD (Drug)    6. Longitudinal studies    7. Neuropsychopharmacology    8. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    9. Psychology    10. Research & Methodology    11. Spiritual life    12. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drug Dependence    13. Cognition & cognitive psychology    14. Medical / Research   

Reviews (3)

A Courageous and Truthful Textbook on the Psychiatric Drugs
I am a physician and psychiatrist currently using this textbook for a graduate course in psychopharmacology in the United States. It is the first and only textbook I feel that comes close to the truth of what the field of psychopharmacology is really about.The information is invaluble for anyone taking psychiatric medication, anyone prescribing psychiatric medication, or anyone loving anyone on psychiatric medication. I have come over the years to see the sad truth that science these days is being severly compromised by marketplace economics. Since our science is no longer truly in the hands of scientists, it behooves us to listen to someone who has the insider knowledge about how the data is manipulated and his valuable speculations on how the drugs really work. From my view, he is an unrecognized pioneer who can give us hope and inspiration about a very important aspect of our society: the use of drugs to modify and control our emotions.

Very Disappointed
This book is more of a medical-school textbook describing the major drug categories. It only mentions briefly the principal drugs in each.
Indispensable
Now in its third edition, this is an indispensable book for mental health professionals. Although written from the UK perspective, it does list the US and UK proprietary names for drugs. It is very clearly laid out for easy reference with a comprehensive index and references for further reading if needed. The "User Issues" text boxes are a great innovation in this edition and will be of great use to any mental health professional, but in particular those organising psychoeducation or medication information groups. The book seems to be purposefully designed for quick reference, the first page of each chapter even has its own contents list with page numbers for issues covered in that chapter. If you only ever get one psychopharmacology text, this is it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemotherapy    2. Drug Guides    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Mental illness    6. Nursing - Psychiatric    7. Pharmacology    8. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    9. Psychopharmacology    10. Psychotropic drugs    11. Medical / Nursing / Psychiatric    12. Psychiatry