An up-to-date, comprehensive consumer guide to the most commonly prescribed drugs for mind and mood disorders. For the one in two Americans who will develop a mind or mood disorder, and for their families and loved ones, here is an indispensable, accessible reference focused specifically on the drugs most often prescribed for their condition. Official FDA-approved information plus guidelines from nationally esteemed psychiatrists and pharmacists provide answers you can trust about these medications. Special information about drug use by women, children, and seniors makes this reference an essential addition to your home medical library. Inside you'll find complete drug profiles that include:
- Brand and generic names for each drug
- What the drug is for and how it works in the body
- Information on dosage, including the best times to take each drug
- Common side effects, risk factors, and when to call your doctor
- Interactions with other drugs
- Interactions with foods and beverages
- Medical conditions that may affect the choice of a particular drug
Plus
- Comprehensive Resource Directory for additional information about specific mind/mood disorders
- Color photographs of the twenty-five most commonly prescribed mind/mood drugs.