Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs, 2004 Edition (Current Clinical Strategies) [Paperback]

Lawrence J. Albers (Author), Christopher Reist (Author), Rhoda K Hahn (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1929622392 | ISBN-13: 978-1929622399 | Publication Date: April 2003 | Edition: 2004

Univ. of California, Irvine. Annual pocket-sized reference provides a current list of psychiatric drugs, their pharmacology, preparations, dosage recommendations, adverse drug reactions, and drug interactions. Softcover.

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About the Author

Lawrence J. Albers, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine

Rhoda K Hahn, MD
Clinical Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine

Christopher Reist, MD
Associate Professor and Vice Chair
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine

Product Details

• Paperback: 109 pages
• Publisher: Current Clinical Strategies Pub; 2004 edition (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929622392
• ISBN-13: 978-1929622399
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,253,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best buy for the money...brief but extremely thorough..., August 1, 2004

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R. F. Cooney "shannonelizabeth" (Cranston, RI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs, 2004 Edition (Current Clinical Strategies) (Paperback)

Once again this small volume of 107 pp. (including an index) covers 17 different sections, including every class of drug used by contemporary psychiatrists. It is small enough to carry in your pocket! Yes, it discusses all the "traditional" drugs along with the newer ones such as Abilify, Geodon, Strattera, Provigil, memantine, pregabalin, duloxetine, escitalopram, Zydis, Soltabs, etc. I use this book every day when evaluating patients in a very busy Level One Trauma Center, and it is just a tremendous resource. I don't know of a more comprehensive volume for the money or the size. Suitable for all levels of mental health professionals...I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. Updates can be downloaded at the publisher's Web site! For those seeking a more comprehensive overview look at the books by Stephen Stahl, Schatzberg et. al., etc. Enjoy!

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly up to date, September 19, 2008

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Duncan Clark (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs, 2004 Edition (Current Clinical Strategies) (Paperback)

I am a psychiatrist who teaches a short course in psychopharmacology to non-psychiatrists. I get the new edition every year and recommend this book to my students. Having compared the 2004 to the 2008 editions, there is little difference. Only Campral (acamprosate) is not in the 2004 edition. The book consists of lists and is designed for looking up practical points on drug classes and particular drugs. For anyone with any reason to want this book, I believe that it is money well spent.