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by: William S. Appleton
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.8527061
EAN: 9780452281646
ISBN: 0452281644
Label: Plume
Manufacturer: Plume
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: January 01, 2000
Publisher: Plume
Sales Rank: 755031
Studio: Plume
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Product Description:
When the original edition of Prozac and the New Antidepressants was published just three years ago, more than eleven million people were taking Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and the other 'new antidepressants'-amid a swirling national debate about their effectiveness, their dangers, and their societal implications. Today the number is estimated to have almost doubled, and the number of new drugs being used to treat depression has also increased significantly. But what do most of these people really know about these so-called miracle drugs? In this practical and user-friendly guide, Harvard Medical School professor William Appleton answers all the important basic questions, including:
How do I know if I need to take an antidepressant?
What are the various side effects?
Which antidepressant is right for me?
How will it affect my personality?
What can I do if none of the drugs can help me?
This completely revised and updated edition examines current trends in the ongoing debate about antidepressants, including a discussion of the herbal remedy St. John's Wort and up-to-the-minute information on all the latest medications being used to treat depression.
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Rating:  - Second best
This is the second best book of its kind. The first is Dr. Appleton's newer edition (2004) "The New Antidepressants and Atianxieties".
Rating:  - Not very useful
One glaring omission is that he fails to mention that SSRIs can cause permanent sexual side effects even after discontinuance. Long overlooked by the medical community. Do google search for details.
Rating:  - Up-to-date look at antidepressants
Appleton offers a cutting-edge look at the current crop of antidepressants. However, this isn't just a recitation of facts, but also Appleton offering his own views about the state of medication in our society. I only share some of his views. It's worth checking out to see if you agree with him. Also worth checking out if you're considering taking an antidepressant and want to get a feel for what's available. Avery Z. Conner, author of "Fevers of the Mind".
Rating: - Thank You
Simply, although I was embarrassed to be seen buying this book,
after years (beginning in early childhood) of anxiety and panic attacks that were dramatically affecting my life and my family......it made me finally realize and ADMIT the fact that I had to seek some help. Living in Europe has expecially made this book beneficial to me since all the brand names are changed when they come here or vice versa and who knows what the heck you are taking. There really is help out there and yes, it's ... Read More
Rating: - Good Introduction to Antidepressants!
This is an excellant place to start if you want to know more about antidepressant drugs. It is easy to read and understand but this is not just some guy's opinion. The information contained here is current to the date of publication.
As a bonus the author includes a review of various medications not available in America but commonly used overseas (Europe mostly) and some herbal medicines. This section is also helpful and easy to read and look up specific herbs or medicines.
The ... Read More
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