First published 2007
This clinical reference tackles the complex practice of using multiple psychiatric medications simultaneously. Ghaemi presents current guidelines for combining drugs to treat major mental health conditions. The book covers treatment approaches for schizophrenia using atypical antipsychotics, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder involving serotonin and glutamate systems, and bipolar disorder with novel anticonvulsants. Ghaemi examines clinical depression treatment through thyroid hormone and lithium augmentation alongside serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The text addresses psychiatric care for children with ADHD, tic disorders, and conduct problems, plus considerations for elderly patients and those with medical complications. Beyond pharmacology, the book explores alternative medications, cultural factors, and psychosocial elements that influence multi-drug treatment. Drawing from over 700 citations, this resource serves psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, nurse practitioners, and mental health professionals navigating the complexities of combination therapy.
Genres: medical, reference, non-fiction, health, psychiatry, academic
Vibes: clinical, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, medical
363 pages · Kindle Edition