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Consumer's Guide to Psychiatric Drugs

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This is a book that you simply must read. And yes, I will tell you why. In some cases, psychiatric drugs are necessary. And they will be a part of your treatment. I lost it when I gave complete control to my psychiatrists. I'll give you a short example. I said to one psychiatrist, "Could the Valium AND the Prozac cause ill effects?" Answer, "I don't know why it should." Later, I would find out that this answer would not be good enough! If you buy this book while you are taking psychiatric drugs, you will be taking responsibility for your own health care! Should you be taking this medication before bedtime? During meals? Before meals? With aspirin? This book tells all so that you will not become addicted to Valium like I did. Please read it for your best care. Thank you.

Striaght talk about psychiatric drugs. Up to date and technical, but written in plain English. Treats psychiatric patients like knowledgable hunam beings who need to know the facts.

I love John Preston as an author and doctor. I probably own every book he's ever written, being bipolar myself for about 15 yrs. He's able to write in concise, but easy to understand terms for anyone with manic depression/bipolar disorder or anyone who has to deal with or care for someone with this illness to enjoy, read, and comprehend.

This book was very helpful while working with an inpatient population. I could quickly look up meds, recommended dosage and possible side effects and interactions. Also does an amazing job explaining which meds work for which disorders. A must for anyone working with or trying to better understand psychotropic medications.