1. Books: The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines: Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentinoids and Z-drugs.
- Author
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Gordon, Sian
- Subjects
MEDICAL personnel ,DRUG prescribing ,PATIENT experience ,DEPRESCRIBING ,PSYCHIATRIC drugs - Abstract
The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines: Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentinoids and Z-drugs is a book that provides detailed practical advice and extensive background information on deprescribing psychotropic medication. The authors emphasize that deprescribing should be considered when it is agreed to be a better option than continued prescribing, and they provide guidance on implementing the principles outlined by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. The book covers various medications, including antidepressants, benzodiazepines/Z-drugs, and gabapentinoids, and emphasizes the importance of gradual reduction regimes. While the book is a useful reference for general practice, it does have some omissions, such as the lack of mention of menopause and limited advice on deprescribing in pregnancy. Overall, the book highlights the need for more efforts to reduce the prescribing of these drugs and encourages reflection on past mistakes in the medical profession. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024