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This resource is the 3rd edition of our “Only the best medication” guide including information about antipsychotic and mood stabiliser medication for service users and carers. It’s designed to help people living with psychosis to make medications choices based on up to date information.
It includes
- Summaries of available anti-psychotic and mood stabiliser medications
- Side effect profiles
- Guidance on seeking second opinions
- Best practice medication management based upon the NICE schizophrenia and bipolar guidelines.
It is written by our Advice and Information Service with both medical and consumer experts.
The content of this product is available in Large Print (16 point). If you would like a word document sent to you please call 0300 5000 927.
User Reviews
"Only the best medicaton is a comprehensive guide written in an easily understood format. It empowers service users and carers to work with their professional teams, in order to find the most safe and effective treatments for the individual. They deserve no less than the best and this booklet should help them to achieve that outcome." Chris and Cheryl Ives - carers
"Only the best medication is helpful and reassuring - whether you are prescribing or taking medication. It offers accurate, comprehensive, neutral information in a manner which is easy to understand. I always make sure a copy is to hand.”
Dr Adrianne Reveley, Consultant Psychiatrist
“From my perspective as a GP, getting the medicines right and supporting people to deal with the physical health consequences of these medicines is crucial – Only the best medication is an essential information resource for all patients and family care-givers which makes this challenge easier.”
Dr David Shiers, GP Advisor
“I found this simple yet concise guide about medication extremely enabling . It allowed me to ask all the questions I've wanted answers to for ages and more! I was recently able to challenge my son's psychiatrist with confidence and get the result he needed.” Sheena Foster, Rethink Mental Illness Trustee
"If you are going to have medication, this is the booklet that you want with you. A brilliant guide to have to hand at all times". One in Four magazine
