Use of Neuroleptics in Children [Hardcover]

Mary Ann Richardson (Editor), Gary Haugland (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0880484756 | ISBN-13: 978-0880484756 | Publication Date: January 15, 1996 | Edition: 1st

"Use of Neuroleptics in Children" examines the increased role that neuroleptics have played in the treatment of children and adolescents with Tourette's syndrome, autism, conduct disorders, and schizophrenia. Distinguished clinicians overview the current state of knowledge and offer practical guidelines for treatment and management. Indications for neuroleptic use are provided, along with information on dosage, efficacy, and duration of treatment. Side effects such as cognitive impairment, parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia, and behavior problems are discussed.

Contributions from professionals working in child psychiatry, pharmacology, and related fields document their recent research and new insights. Each chapter deals with a different aspect of the use of neuroleptics in the young population, from reviewing the existing literature to research spanning a statewide treatment system, from clinical trials of different medications to innovative laboratory approaches, interspersed with case studies revealing problematic issues.

In reading this book, the clinician will become more familiar with the role of neuroleptics and their potential problems and obtain useful information for making rational decisions regarding the prescribing of particular drugs. It will present the reader with desirable features of particular drugs, specific dosages that have proved effective, practical titration schedules, and timely recognition of unwanted side effects.

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About the Author

Mary Ann Richardson, Ph.D.,is Chief of the Movement Disorders Program at The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research; Clinical Director of the Movement Disorders Program at Rockland Psychiatric Center, Orangeburg, New York; and Research Associate Professor of Psychiatry, New York University Medical Center, New York, New York.

Gary Haugland, M.A.,is Research Scientist in the Epidemiology and Health Services Research Laboratory, Statistical Sciences and Epidemiology Division, at The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 215 pages
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Press; 1st edition (January 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880484756
• ISBN-13: 978-0880484756
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,134,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written, highly inaccurate, October 12, 1998

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This review is from: Use of Neuroleptics in Children (Hardcover)

Sloppily thrown together work with potential to mislead practitioners and researchers on an important topic. Poor use of controls and too many opionions mar the little objectivity within.