The revised 13^thedition of the essential reference for the prescribing of drugs for patients with mental health disorders
The revised and updated 13^thedition ofThe Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatryprovides up–to–date information and clear guidance on prescribing practice in mental health, including monitoring of adverse effects and how best to augment or switch medications. The text covers a wide range of essential topics including pharmacological interventions for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, children and adolescents, substance misuse and special patient groups. 
This vital guide has been written in concise terms by an expert team of psychiatrists and pharmacists. TheGuidelineshelp with complex prescribing issues and include information on prescribing psychotropic medications outside their licensed indications as well as potential interactions with other medications and substances such as alcohol, nicotine and caffeine. In addition, each of the book s sections features a full reference list so the evidence base can be viewed with ease. This important text:

• Is the acclaimed clinical resource for an evidence–based approach to prescribing problems as encountered in daily practice and formulating prescribing policy
• Includes targeted information on topics such as transferring from one medication to another, prescribing psychotropic medications during pregnancy, and treating patients with comorbid physical conditions, including impaired renal or hepatic function
• Presents guidance on complex clinical problems that may not be encountered routinely

Written for psychiatrists, neuropharmacologists, pharmacists and clinical psychologists as well as nurses and medical trainees,The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatryare filled withimportant information regarding the safe and effective use of medications for patients experiencing mental health problems.