Natural Medications for Psychiatric Disorders Considering the Alternatives |
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| Author:
| Mischoulon, David
Rosenbaum, Jerrold F. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7817-2954-3 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2002 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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Written by eminent psychiatrists from the Massachusetts General Hospital and other leading institutions, this book is a reliable, practical guide to the use of herbs, vitamins, and other natural substances in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Chapters discuss the natural remedies used for the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, sleep disorders, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, dementia, and sexual dysfunction. The authors review and critique the published...
More DescriptionWritten by eminent psychiatrists from the Massachusetts General Hospital and other leading institutions, this book is a reliable, practical guide to the use of herbs, vitamins, and other natural substances in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Chapters discuss the natural remedies used for the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, sleep disorders, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, dementia, and sexual dysfunction. The authors review and critique the published research data on the scientific rationale, effectiveness, and safety of each medication and provide clinical recommendations on indications, dosing, and precautions. Quick-reference tabular appendices list the indications, contraindications, dosages, and drug-drug interactions for each medication.