The
Mind/Mood Pill Book by Robert E. Hales, M.D. and Diane Hales Paperback
- 384 pages
Prozac
and the New Antidepressants: What You Need to Know About Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil,
Luvox, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Serzone, Vestra, Celexa, St. John's Wort and Others by William S. Appleton Paperback - 272 pages
The
Antidepressant Sourcebook: A User's Guide for Patients and Families by
Andrew L. Morrison Paperback - 256 pages
Prozac
Backlash: Overcoming the Dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Other Antidepressants
With Safe, Effective Alternatives by Joseph Glenmullen Paperback
- 384 pages
The
Pill Book by Harold Silverman (ed) Paperback - 1151 pages
This
book, or another medication "bible," should be on the bookshelf of anyone taking
medication, to check for side-effects and the range of dosage strengths.
Dangerous
Drug Interactions by Joe Graedon Paperback - 510 pages
Listening
to Prozac by Peter D. Kramer Paperback - 448 pages
Prozac
and Other Psychiatric Drugs: Everything You Need to Know by Lewis A. Opler,
M.D. and Diane Hales Paperback - 384 pages
The
American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines
by Andrea Peirce Paperback - 384 pages
When
Words are Not Enough: The Women's Prescription for Depression and Anxiety by Valerie D. Raskin Paperback - 318 pages
I
consider this the best book to start with if you are a woman wondering if you
have depression and/or a companion illness, or a woman who has been diagnosed
and is deciding which treatment to try. Depression (including premenstrual depression),
anxiety disorder, OCD and sleep disturbances and available medication and non-medication
options are explored thoroughly and clearly by Dr. Raskin. What sets When Words
Are Not Enough apart from other depression/medication books is that it addresses
women's particular concerns, largely neglected by the others. Topics I am often
asked about (and have not had good answers for) such as pregnancy/breastfeeding
and medication and sexual and weight gain side effects of medication are discussed
in a sympathetic, informative manner. Essential information about antidepressants
and anti-anxiety medication, including side-effects, usual dose ranges and pregnancy
ratings round out When Words Are Not Enough, making it a very complete
resource for women.
