Lithium Treatment of Manic Depressive Illness: A Practical Guide [Paperback]

Mogens Schou (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3805556675 | ISBN-13: 978-3805556675 | Publication Date: December 1992 | Edition: 5 Rev Sub

When is long-term lithium treatment indicated and how long should it be continued? Can prolonged treatment damage kidney function or impair mental faculties? Are "pauses" in treatment advisable? What is the optimum dosage and how often should blood level be determined? What about lithium during pregnancy? Can side effects such as hand tremor and weight gain be avoided? Is lithium addictive? These are some of the questions addressed and answered in this compact, highly readable book. Authored by a renowned expert on lithium treatment, the book serves as a complete information source for manic-depressive patients, their families, and the doctors and nurses concerned with their care.

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Text: English, Danish (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: S Karger Pub; 5 Rev Sub edition (December 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3805556675
• ISBN-13: 978-3805556675
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,249,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Available on Lithium Treatment, July 2, 2007

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This review is from: Lithium Treatment of Manic Depressive Illness: A Practical Guide (Paperback)

This is an essential book for anyone considering lithium treatment for bipolar disorder (manic-depression) and also for anyone who is already taking lithium treatment. I used this book to decide whether to take lithium, and I have continued to refer to it over 23 years as questions have arisen during my lithium treatment. It has been invaluable. The book calls itself "A Practical Guide," and that is exactly what it is for the patient. It is clear, comprehensive, and accurate. It answers almost any question that one might have about treatment, side effects, risks, etc. The author is a well-known Danish psychiatrist who has had extensive experience with lithium treatment. He draws on research and on his own experience in answering questions about lithium treatment. He has a delightfully kind attitude toward patients, which makes reading the book a positive experience.