Download or read book The Psychotherapist's Guide to Psychopharmacology written by Michael J. Gitlin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1990 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first accessible psychopharmacology text written specifically for psychotherapists. Gitlin explains when to refer patients for consultation about possible medication, how to better treat patients already on medication, and how to work collaboratively with psychopharmacologists. He reviews the criteria for selecting among treatment options and the likely course and side effects of each, and provides case histories to illustrate subtleties in diagnosis. The book also lists all medications by generic and trade names, the side effects and dosage range for each.