A Psychopharmacology Guide by Psychiatrists for Non-psychiatrists

Non-psychiatric providers are increasingly called upon to provide medical treatment for their patients suffering from neuropsychiatric illnesses. If pharmacotherapy is elected as a mode of treatment, this chapter will aid clinicians in selecting the most appropriate medication. The choice of medication requires that the provider consider the patient’s medical comorbidities as well as any other medications that the patient may be taking to avoid untoward iatrogenic adverse events. An appreciation of potential side effects related to the various types of medications commonly prescribed to address psychiatric conditions is also imperative and outlined in the chapter.