Practical Management of the Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs - Medical Psychiatry

Hardback (11 Nov 1998)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This practical reference provides a clinically oriented management guide to the secondary results of all major classes of psychotropic medications used in North America.
Practical Management of the Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs

describes the symptoms, frequency, and treatment options to certain drug reactions

addresses general issues of side effect management, such as mechanisms of action, differential diagnosis, patient education, quality of life, and potential legal ramifications

explores which compounds are tolerated best in patients with dysthymia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and certain personality disorders

covers agents applied in the control of alcoholism and drug abuse

discusses dealing with special populations, including the elderly, minorities, and medically ill patients

and more!
With over 900 references and tables, Practical Management of the Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs is ideally suited for clinical psychiatrists, primary care physicians, internists, neurologists, psychotherapists, pharmacologists, clinical psychopharmacologists, neuropsychopharmacologists, pharmaceutical and behavioral scientists, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.

ISBN:	9780824719265
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
Imprint:	CRC Press
Pub date:	11 Nov 1998
DEWEY:	615.788
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	311
Weight:	589g
Height:	279mm
Width:	216mm
Spine width:	21mm