Making the Prozac decision
Subtitle: a guide to antidepressants
By: by Carol Ann Turkington, with Eliot F. Kaplan.
Contributors: Kaplan, Eliot F.
Publisher: Lowell House; Broadway Books
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Los Angeles
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
Subjects: Depression -- drug therapy; Antidepressive Agents -- therapeutic use
Description: Emphasizing women's family roles as well as their unique biological/hormonal sensitivities, Dr. Raskin explains contemporary integrated treatment options. Raskin pays special attention to how birth control, menstrual cycles, childbearing, and menopause impact treatment choices. Raskin empowers women to take an active approach in dealing with common side effects, including weight gain and diminished sexual responsiveness. Using revealing case studies, Raskin offers a wealth of hands-on advice.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-207) and index.