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Carbamazephine and Manic Depression by Lithium Info Center  (booklet).  A guide to understanding what carbamazephine is, why it is used to treat manic depression, how therapy is started and possible side effects

Everything You Need to Know About Prozac by Jeffrey Jonas & Ron Schaumburg (1991).  The authoritative guide to America's most prescribed antidepressant

Lithium and Manic Depression by Lithium Info Center (booklet) 2 copies.  A guide to understanding what lithium is, why it is used, how therapy is started and continued, and what side effects may occur

Lithium Treatment of Manic Depressive Illness by Mogen Schou (booklet). A practical guide to answer the questions of lithium patients

Otto Learns About His Medicine by Matthew Galvin, M.D. (1988) A story about medication for hyperactive children

Stopping Valium by Eve Bargmann MD, Sidney Wolfe MD, Joan Levin (1982).  The full story of the dangers  of these “harmless” tranquilizers

The Antidepressant Sourcebook by Andrew L. Morrison, M.D. (2000).  A user's guide for patients and families.

The Essential Guide to Psychiatric Drugs Jack M. Gorman, M.D.  (1990 First Edition)

The Handbook of Psychotropic Agents (1990) A comprehensive handbook of medications used to treat anxiety

The Pill Book of Anxiety and Depression by Alan Schatzberg MD (1985).  A consumers illustrated guide to everything you need to know about the medications used to treat mental illnesses

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