Drug Metabolism in Psychiatry: A Clinical Guide

Daniel J. Carlat, M.D.

Editor-in-Chief, The Carlat Psychiatry Report

"This work is a must for the busy psychiatrist who has meant to learn more about drug metabolism, but never had the time. I highly recommend it." - S. Nassir Ghaemi, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

New 2nd edition now available: In this completely revised and updated second edition (formerly titled When Molecules Collide), Dr. Carlat gives you clear explanations of how psychiatric drugs are metabolized, how they interact with one another, and advice on how to use this information in your practice.

This 2nd edition includes new chapters covering MAOIs, the serotonin syndrome, the effects of age on dosing, and psychiatric medications and the liver.

• What are the implications of half-life and steady state in clinical practice?
• When does the cost justify the use of extended release formulations of psychiatric medications?
• What is P450 genotyping - how and when should you order this test?

“Dr. Carlat is a master at making tedious concepts come to life – I wish I had this book when I started my residency!” - Claudia Baldassano, M.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Health System