Consumer's Guide to Psychiatric Drugs (Paperback)

~ John D. Preston (Author), John H. O'Neal (Author)

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Product Description

This lay reference on psychiatric drugs outlines treatment options and tells patients what to expect.

About the Author

John D. Preston, Psy. D. is a clinical psychologist and author of ten books in the areas of neurobiology, pyschopharmacology, and psychotherapy, including Taking Charge of Bipolar Disorder, which he co-authored with Julia Fast and is currently in its third printing. He is on the faculty of the California School of Professional Psychology, Sacramento, and the University of California, at Davis School of Medicine. He has lectured widely in the US and abroad. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications (2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157224111X
• ISBN-13: 978-1572241114
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,871,421 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Necessity for All Taking Psychiatric Drugs, April 28, 2000

By	Bill Butler "Bill Butler" (Tarzana, Ca. USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest. Straightforward, July 7, 1998

By A Customer

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.