The latest edition of the gold standard guide for the safe and effective prescribing of psychoactive medications.

Prescribing medications for the treatment of mental illness is a challenging but essential aspect of clinical practice. Successful therapeutic outcomes require careful selection of drugs and dosages, while other parameters can also significantly impact patients' experience and long-term care.

In the revised fifteenth edition of The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry, you will find up-to-date and authoritative guidance for prescribing psychoactive drugs to patients. It is an essential, evidence-based guide that will continue to serve a new generation of clinicians and trainees.

The book includes analyses of all psychoactive medications used in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. It also features detailed discussions on common and rare side effects, the implications of switching medications, special patient groups, and other clinically important topics. A fully updated bibliography concludes each section.

The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry is ideal for trainees seeking essential and precise information on the rationale, safety, and effective use of medications for patients with mental illness. Clinical professionals will also benefit from the included guidance on complex issues that may arise less frequently.