Essential Psychopharmacology: the Prescriber's Guide: Antidepressants (Essential Psychopharmacology Series) - Softcover

Stahl M.D. Ph.D., Stephen M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521616344 ISBN 13: 9780521616348

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2006

Synopsis

In response to the rapid developments in psychopharmacology, this is a spin-off from Stephen Stahl's new, completely revised and updated edition of his much acclaimed Prescriber's Guide. This is a pragmatic, easy-to-use formulary for prescribing clinicians, covering the most important drugs in use today for depression. From a review of the first Prescriber's Guide: ' ... The clinical tips and pearls that are found in each entry are invaluable - not only are dosing guidelines provided, but also the author's educated and respected opinion regarding potential advantages and disadvantages of each drug. The book's major strength is its readability and user friendliness. The art of psychopharmacology is finally given the space it deserves. 0133 This guidebook is an excellent source of information for the art of prescribing psychotropic medications and belongs in every clinician's library.' The Annals of Pharmacotherapy

About this title

Book Description:

In response to the rapid developments in psychopharmacology, this is a spin-off from Stephen Stahl's new, completely revised and updated edition of his much acclaimed Prescriber's Guide. This is a pragmatic, easy-to-use formulary for prescribing clinicians, covering the most important drugs in use today for depression.

About the Author:

Stephen M. Stahl is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine. He has conducted numerous research projects awarded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the Veterans Administration, and the pharmaceutical industry. The author of more than 300 articles and chapters, Stephen M. Stahl is an internationally recognized clinician, researcher, and teacher in psychiatry with subspecialty expertise in psychopharmacology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0521616344
• ISBN 13: 9780521616348
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 236