Nutritional Implications of Psychotropic Medications

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Hello Colleagues,

It was brought to my attention that one of my projects was recently

discussed on a listserve--the resulting traffic increase to my website

suggested that it might be a good idea to share this project with all

of you as well.

I publish a book entitled, Nutritional Implications of Psychotropic

Medications. It profiles the mechanisms of action related to

nutritional implications of medications used for diagnoses such as

eating disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder,

fibromyalgia, polycystic ovary syndrome, epilepsy, and

schizophrenia. Many of these medications affect appetite and weight

through a variety of mechanisms, physiological and behavioral. My

book is a summary of peer-reviewed research posted in the

National Library of Medicine. The 2003 version profiled 44

medications. The current version, which is almost completely

updated, will contain several more, as there were numerous new

medications released this year. I receive no corporate sponsorship

for this publication, and I prefer it that way, as it allows me to be

better at presenting my information in a nonbiased fashion that

allows the reader to draw his/her own conclusions from the references

I

include.

For any of you working in any field where psychotropic medications

are used,(and that can be women's health, family practice,

pediatrics, and endocrinology, as well as mental health), this book

is designed to make it easy for the nutrition practitioner to zone in

on what they need to know about the medications their clients are

being prescribed. Each medication has its own page. One third of

the book's volume is reference citations. Between the two, the

format makes it easy for you to photocopy your information and share

it with physicians. This book is designed as a timesaver, as

it " gets to the point " and saves you the work of going through Pub

Med yourself.

I will also be offering 2 CPE units for this book to registered

dietitians.

If you would like to see more information about the book, as well as

the current list of included medications and a sample page, please

visit this URL:

http://www.afterthediet.com/Psychotropic%20Sample%20Page.htm

Please contact me with any questions, and please feel free to share

this information with anyone you think might be interested. I

believe dietitians have a HUGE career opportunity if they are willing

to take the time to understand neuroendocrinology and

neuropharmacology, with the rapid expansion of R and D in this

field. My business is devoted to helping upgrade the skills of

colleagues interested in this specialty so they can

take advantage of this opportunity.

Regards,

Monika M. Woolsey, MS, RD

http://www.afterthediet.com

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Perfect Endocrine Storm

Tucson, Arizona, April 24-25, 2004

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Monika,

I belong to the DDPG forum and there is a request for evidence based data regarding antipsychotic meds and weight gain from a member. Please tell me if you would like to post this there, or if I may do so as a forum member. You may also want to advertise this in the RDForum as the membership is growing daily and it seems to be sought after as a source of references - my goal!

Digna Cassens, MHA, RDhttp://groups.msn.com/RDForum

Nutritional Implications of Psychotropic Medications

Hello Colleagues,It was brought to my attention that one of my projects was recentlydiscussed on a listserve--the resulting traffic increase to my websitesuggested that it might be a good idea to share this project with all of you as well.I publish a book entitled, Nutritional Implications of PsychotropicMedications. It profiles the mechanisms of action related to nutritional implications of medications used for diagnoses such as eating disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, fibromyalgia, polycystic ovary syndrome, epilepsy, and schizophrenia. Many of these medications affect appetite and weight through a variety of mechanisms, physiological and behavioral. My book is a summary of peer-reviewed research posted in theNational Library of Medicine. The 2003 version profiled 44 medications. The current version, which is almost completely updated, will contain several more, as there were numerous new medications released this year. I receive no corporate sponsorship for this publication, and I prefer it that way, as it allows me to be better at presenting my information in a nonbiased fashion that allows the reader to draw his/her own conclusions from the references Iinclude.For any of you working in any field where psychotropic medications are used,(and that can be women's health, family practice, pediatrics, and endocrinology, as well as mental health), this book is designed to make it easy for the nutrition practitioner to zone in on what they need to know about the medications their clients are being prescribed. Each medication has its own page. One third of the book's volume is reference citations. Between the two, the format makes it easy for you to photocopy your information and share it with physicians. This book is designed as a timesaver, as it "gets to the point" and saves you the work of going through Pub Med yourself.I will also be offering 2 CPE units for this book to registered dietitians.If you would like to see more information about the book, as well as the current list of included medications and a sample page, please visit this URL:http://www.afterthediet.com/Psychotropic%20Sample%20Page.htmPlease contact me with any questions, and please feel free to share this information with anyone you think might be interested. I believe dietitians have a HUGE career opportunity if they are willing to take the time to understand neuroendocrinology and neuropharmacology, with the rapid expansion of R and D in this field. My business is devoted to helping upgrade the skills of colleagues interested in this specialty so they cantake advantage of this opportunity.Regards,Monika M. Woolsey, MS, RDhttp://www.afterthediet.comPolycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Perfect Endocrine StormTucson, Arizona, April 24-25, 2004

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Digna,

(I sent this earlier today but something is going on with my server.

If it reappears again this is the most current of the two e-mails.)

My book currently has 56 pages of citations on 44 medications. Feel

free to share this with DDPG. I am also working on a supplement that

includes all new medications released in 2003 (See list below). So

it's pretty full of information. It's also designed to have one med

per page so dietitians can photocopy a page to share with an MD when

there is need to.

I will post in your forum, I hadn't thought about that, thanks for

reminding me!

Monika

DHA

Amerge

Cognex

Dihydroergotamine

Dilantin

Focalin

Frova

Keppra

Lexapro

Meridia

Mirapex

Modafinil

Namenda

Navane

Orap

Pegamone

Pergolide

Phentermine

Reminyl

Requip

Selegiline

Stalevo

Stelazine

Strattera

Surmontil

Symbyax

Teril

Trileptal

[Guest guest]

Great. I read thru your entire message and read the part encouraging us to share, so I posted your address and what it's about on the DDPG this morning. Do post on the RD Forum. I'm interested in the book just haven't had time to do anything about it. I've been swamped and promises to stay that way for a couple of months.

D

Re: Nutritional Implications of Psychotropic Medications

Digna,(I sent this earlier today but something is going on with my server. If it reappears again this is the most current of the two e-mails.)My book currently has 56 pages of citations on 44 medications. Feel free to share this with DDPG. I am also working on a supplement that includes all new medications released in 2003 (See list below). So it's pretty full of information. It's also designed to have one med per page so dietitians can photocopy a page to share with an MD when there is need to.I will post in your forum, I hadn't thought about that, thanks for reminding me!MonikaDHAAmergeCognexDihydroergotamineDilantinFocalinFrovaKeppraLexaproMeridiaMirapexModafinilNamendaNavaneOrapPegamonePergolidePhentermineReminylRequipSelegilineStalevoStelazineStratteraSurmontilSymbyaxTerilTrileptal