Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Sixth Edition
Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Sixth Edition
Psychopharmacology has changed the face of modern psychiatry. Yet it is rare to find in the literature such a deeply informative yet eminently practical manual on this complex subject. Here, three senior psychopharmacologists offer a unique clinical perspective and practical advice on applying psychotropic medications to the treatment of specific psychiatric conditions.
Clearly written in a collegial, narrative style for easy reading and comprehension, the sixth edition of this bestselling manual offers extensively updated chapters with new sections and summary tables for quick reference, including the latest information on antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antianxiety agents, hypnotics, and stimulants.
This comprehensive clinical guide emphasizes practical advice–i.e., specific recommendations about dosing, titration, and combining medications–derived from the authors extensive clinical experience. It begins with general principles of psychopharmacological treatment, including advice on legal, ethical, and economic issues. Subsequent chapters cover past, current, and future treatments for all major classes of medications, including mechanisms of action and pharmacokinetics. It also features chapters on augmentation strategies for treatment resistant disorders, emergency room treatment, pharmacotherapy for substance use disorders, and special topics such as pregnancy and mental retardation, with a fascinating final chapter on herbals and dietary supplements.
With its liberal use of tables and illustrations, and dual appendices on medication strengths and costs and suggested readings, this up-to-date, practical manual will be warmly welcomed by not only practitioners, but also students (including those in nursing and pharmacy) and psychopharmacology residents.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Informative yet enjoyable
There are few bullet points or alphabetized lists. Though everything is referenced, the book reads like a story, paragraph by paragraph of invaluable knowledge. I can curl up on the couch and really enjoy this book. At the same time it is a necessary read for anyone who prescribes psychotropics–an odd combination–informative AND enjoyable.
4 Stars Great manual without much competition…
Great manual but there are not that many options to choose from in this field if you want a book small enough to carry in your lab coat. In every way this book is top notch and has practical application for daily practice. It includes plenty of “cut to the chase” advice on how to manage these medicines. My only complaint is that the book is from 1997 and plenty has changed since then in the field.
4 Stars Informative
One of the good books in psychopharmacology. The details are crisp and informative but not too overwhelming. Although the format remains ‘traditional’ (separate sections for antidepressants, antianxiety, and antipsychotic meds), this text is great for clinicians, students, and trainees.
5 Stars Thorough Review for the Office
I found this book very helpful in many areas. For one it is one of the few that actually a have list of the MAO diet- it is even easy to copy to hand to patients. It not only talks about drugs that are on the market but also those not approved yet or those used in Europe. AAlthough it only barely fits in your lab coat, it is not heavy to carry. At the same time it is not too small without giving a thorough review as some small poacket books do. I recommend this to everyone but in particular for those on consultation liason service as well as training residents or fellows - being an upper level resident myself, I know the usefulness of this book from experience.
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