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The Antidepressant Sourcebook

A User's Guide for Patients and Families

by Andrew L. Morrison, M.D.
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In 1998, over 120 million prescriptions were written for antidepressants. That number is projected to rise by almost thirty million by the end of 2000. Despite this growing trend, many patients find that their doctors do not tell them all they need to know about the medications to make their treatments as successful as possible. The Antidepressant Sourcebook is the first place to turn for people taking antidepressants for the first time and for the millions who have already taken them.
Here, in one concise reference, is all the reader needs to know, including what to talk about with the doctor, how to start and stop medications, and what to expect in the course of treatment. It is a written complement to what the doctor tells you. It answers every question a patient might have: How do I know if I'm on the right medication? Will my antidepressant interact with other medications I'm taking? Can I take it while pregnant? Will it change my personality? Do I need psychotherapy? If you or someone you love is taking antidepressants for depression, an anxiety disorder, or any other reason, your concerns will be addressed here.
The Antidepressant Sourcebook is the most comprehensive primer you can own, offering hands-on advice and clear information. It's required reading for anyone who is taking or thinking about taking antidepressants.

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    April 14, 2010

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      • ISBN: 9780307432766

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      January 3, 2000
      Morrison, who has been a practicing psychiatrist for 25 years, shares his knowledge of antidepressants, old and new. After a brief explanation of the major types of antidepressants and the difference between clinical depression and an ordinary "blue" mood, he tells how antidepressants, combined with talk therapy, can be used to treat not only depression but other conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic attacks, general anxiety, social phobia and eating disorders. Morrison allays fears that antidepressants are addictive, can induce an artificial high or cause violent behavior. He also outlines what to expect when taking them, the time it may take to find the right dose of the right medication, how long to stay on them, as well as how to stop taking them. With liberal use of case studies, Morrison details information patients should share with their physicians and families. Appendixes profile current antidepressants and list sources of support and further information. The book is well organized and will serve as a handy reference tool.

    • Library Journal

      November 1, 1999
      According to Morrison, more than 20 antidepressants are currently on the market, and, in 1997, 90 million prescriptions for antidepressants were filled. Unquestionably, both of these numbers are on the rise. The author, who has practiced psychiatry for more than 25 years, offers an introduction to antidepressants for patients (current and future) and their families. His text contains state-of-the-art information and numerous case studies to illustrate the role that this class of medications plays in the treatment of depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, etc. Dealing with antidepressants as a group, this guidebook addresses many topics, including what to expect when taking an antidepressant, how to handle side effects, what to do when a dose is forgotten, and the need for collaboration between healthcare provider and patient. The chapters are short, the writing is simple, and the message that help is out there rings loud and clear. Enthusiastically recommended for individual and public library acquisition.--Linda M.G. Katz, MCP Hahnemann Univ., Philadelphia

      Copyright 1999 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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