--- product_id: 538495500 title: "The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines" price: "1652 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/538495500-the-maudsley-deprescribing-guidelines store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines **Price:** 1652 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines - **How much does it cost?** 1652 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/538495500-the-maudsley-deprescribing-guidelines) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Maudsley® Deprescribing Guidelines Comprehensive resource describing guidelines for safely reducing or stopping (deprescribing) antidepressants, benzodiazepines, gabapentinoids and z-drugs for patients, including step-by-step guidance for all commonly used medications, covering common pitfalls, troubleshooting, supportive strategies, and more. Most formal guidance on psychiatric medication relates to starting or switching medications with minimal guidance on deprescribing medication. In 2023, the World Health Organisation and the United Nations called for patients, as a human right, to be informed of their right to discontinue treatment and to receive support to do so. The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines fills a significant gap in guidance for clinicians by providing comprehensive and authoritative information on this important aspect of treatment. This evidence-based handbook provides an overview of principles to be used in deprescribing. This is derived from fundamental scientific principles and the latest research on this topic, combined with emerging insights from clinical practice (including from patient experts). Building on the recognised brand of The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines , and the prominence of the authors’ work, including in The Lancet Psychiatry on tapering antidepressants (the most read article across all Lancet titles when it was released). The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines covers topics such as: Why and when to deprescribe antidepressants, benzodiazepines, gabapentinoids and z-drugs Barriers and enablers to deprescribing including physical dependence, social circumstances, and knowledge about the discontinuation process Distinguishing withdrawal symptoms, such as poor mood, anxiety, insomnia, and a variety of physical symptoms from symptoms of the underlying disorder that medication was intended to treat The difference between physical dependence and addiction/substance use disorder Explanation of why and how to implement hyperbolic tapering in clinical practice Specific guidance on formulations of medication and techniques for making gradual reductions, including using liquid forms of medication, and other approaches Step-by-step guidance for safely stopping all commonly used antidepressants, benzodiazepines, gabapentinoids and z-drugs, including fast, moderate and slow tapering regimens or schedules for each drug, and guidance on how to tailor these to an individual Troubleshooting issues which can arise on stopping these medications, including akathisia, withdrawal symptoms, acute or protracted, and relapse. Written for anyone interested in safe deprescribing of psychiatric medications including psychiatrists, GPs, pharmacists, nurses, medical trainees, and interested members of the public. The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines is an essential resource on the subject that provides practical guidance on how to improve patient outcomes in this field of medicine. Review: Excellent book - Very important book! It makes you feel safe and supported in all situations in life whether you have an elderly parent or a child or need it yourself when it comes to medication. This book gives the feeling: “ I got you”. The book is high quality and trusthworthy book. You can always take this with you to a doctor visit. This book is very good for all professionals and patients but I feel also for general public. This book will save lives. You could have an elderly parent with dementia or be in a stressful situation in life, go through hormone changes etc. and this book could always be there to support you and keep you safe in all life situations when it comes to medication. Because after reading this you might ask for a second opinion or visit a nutrition doctor, dietician or a therapist before starting medication. Forexample many doctors easily advice women to eat antidepressants for hormone changes when there could be other more safe choices. This book is like life insurance and guidance because you never know what life situation you might end up and it can happen fast. When life happens, you don’t always have time to think, especially if you go through a stressful event. Having this book at home and in hospitals and medical centers is so important. Often in nursing homes there is too high medication which can lead to a fall and broken hips and operation. I have been in these situations myself with my elderly parent who had dementia and he was given too high medication. He became dizzy because of the medication, had a fall and later died way too early in his life. A book like this will save lives and could save our loved ones and increase life quality! The cost of this book is nothing compared to the cost of all the fees that might come up with if the medication is not carefully chosen if the medication is necessary at all. Not to mention how expensive it is to have a hip surgery if there is a fall because of too high medication. This book should be in schools and libraries as well for everyone to reach it when needed. I would have given anything at that time to have authority figures to support me when it came to my fathers medication and to have a reference like this. I trust having this book would have made a difference and that my parent would be alive today. Im so happy I found this book and will most definitely study it. All homes should have this book in their bookshelf. This book should also be in all nursing homes and medical centers and in medical schools. I highly recommend this book to everyone! Thank you for the kind hearted, highly professional and caring doctors with real life experience who took all the time to write this courageous book with new cutting edge and important information! Review: This is the ONLY book you need to read about "DEPRESCRIBING" Psychiatric Drug - Dr. Mark Horowitz and Dr. David Taylor's book on psychiatric deprescribing offers a groundbreaking approach rooted in scientific, evidence-based research. Through hyperbolic tapering off of psychiatric drugs, Horowitz and Taylor present a method that challenges conventional western psychiatric practices, promising safer and more effective outcomes for patients who want to come off their psychiatric medications. As a well-respected psychiatrist and scientist, Dr. Horowit's insights provide invaluable guidance for both practitioners and individuals seeking to navigate the complex field of psychotropic medication deprescribing. The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines represent a significant contribution to the field of deprescribing, offering a nuanced perspective that includes insight from patient experts with lived experience coming off of psychotropic medications. These guidelines prioritize a "patient lead" hyperbolic taper to support the patients well-being and ultimately help optimize their tapering outcomes. This is an absolute MUST READ for any provider prescribing psychotropic drugs. In today's healthcare landscape, where the overprescribing and long-term use of psychiatric medications are increasingly scrutinized, understanding how to deprescribe safely and effectively is essential. These comprehensive guidelines will absolutely equip practitioners with the tools they need to optimize patient care and minimize potential risks associated with psychotropic drug tapering. A fantastic analogy regarding psychotropic prescribing and deprscribing is likened to learning how to fly a plane. A pilot needs to learn to fly an airplane as well as LAND an airplane safely. Conversely, a provider that that's the knowledge to prescribe psychotropic medications should also have the knowledge and tools to help safely deprescribe. ***Of note****** I am writing this review from the KINDLE version downloaded in the USA as the print edition hasn't been sent from the publisher yet. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #36,743 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #24 in Psychiatry (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 254 Reviews | ## Images ![The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OOp8J1L3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book *by L***T on March 6, 2024* Very important book! It makes you feel safe and supported in all situations in life whether you have an elderly parent or a child or need it yourself when it comes to medication. This book gives the feeling: “ I got you”. The book is high quality and trusthworthy book. You can always take this with you to a doctor visit. This book is very good for all professionals and patients but I feel also for general public. This book will save lives. You could have an elderly parent with dementia or be in a stressful situation in life, go through hormone changes etc. and this book could always be there to support you and keep you safe in all life situations when it comes to medication. Because after reading this you might ask for a second opinion or visit a nutrition doctor, dietician or a therapist before starting medication. Forexample many doctors easily advice women to eat antidepressants for hormone changes when there could be other more safe choices. This book is like life insurance and guidance because you never know what life situation you might end up and it can happen fast. When life happens, you don’t always have time to think, especially if you go through a stressful event. Having this book at home and in hospitals and medical centers is so important. Often in nursing homes there is too high medication which can lead to a fall and broken hips and operation. I have been in these situations myself with my elderly parent who had dementia and he was given too high medication. He became dizzy because of the medication, had a fall and later died way too early in his life. A book like this will save lives and could save our loved ones and increase life quality! The cost of this book is nothing compared to the cost of all the fees that might come up with if the medication is not carefully chosen if the medication is necessary at all. Not to mention how expensive it is to have a hip surgery if there is a fall because of too high medication. This book should be in schools and libraries as well for everyone to reach it when needed. I would have given anything at that time to have authority figures to support me when it came to my fathers medication and to have a reference like this. I trust having this book would have made a difference and that my parent would be alive today. Im so happy I found this book and will most definitely study it. All homes should have this book in their bookshelf. This book should also be in all nursing homes and medical centers and in medical schools. I highly recommend this book to everyone! Thank you for the kind hearted, highly professional and caring doctors with real life experience who took all the time to write this courageous book with new cutting edge and important information! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the ONLY book you need to read about "DEPRESCRIBING" Psychiatric Drug *by K***. on February 14, 2024* Dr. Mark Horowitz and Dr. David Taylor's book on psychiatric deprescribing offers a groundbreaking approach rooted in scientific, evidence-based research. Through hyperbolic tapering off of psychiatric drugs, Horowitz and Taylor present a method that challenges conventional western psychiatric practices, promising safer and more effective outcomes for patients who want to come off their psychiatric medications. As a well-respected psychiatrist and scientist, Dr. Horowit's insights provide invaluable guidance for both practitioners and individuals seeking to navigate the complex field of psychotropic medication deprescribing. The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines represent a significant contribution to the field of deprescribing, offering a nuanced perspective that includes insight from patient experts with lived experience coming off of psychotropic medications. These guidelines prioritize a "patient lead" hyperbolic taper to support the patients well-being and ultimately help optimize their tapering outcomes. This is an absolute MUST READ for any provider prescribing psychotropic drugs. In today's healthcare landscape, where the overprescribing and long-term use of psychiatric medications are increasingly scrutinized, understanding how to deprescribe safely and effectively is essential. These comprehensive guidelines will absolutely equip practitioners with the tools they need to optimize patient care and minimize potential risks associated with psychotropic drug tapering. A fantastic analogy regarding psychotropic prescribing and deprscribing is likened to learning how to fly a plane. A pilot needs to learn to fly an airplane as well as LAND an airplane safely. Conversely, a provider that that's the knowledge to prescribe psychotropic medications should also have the knowledge and tools to help safely deprescribe. ***Of note****** I am writing this review from the KINDLE version downloaded in the USA as the print edition hasn't been sent from the publisher yet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Should be read by prescribers & patients/their families *by R***. on August 31, 2026* Excellent book…anyone trying to help themselves or someone else taper off SSRIs after years or use, while minimizing withdrawal effects, should read this book and use the guidelines. The only thing that would make it better is guidelines on how to taper even slower than the slowest taper of 3% RO that is in the book. 0.5% and 1% RO tapers are useful for sensitive people. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines: Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentinoids and Z-drugs (The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines Series) - The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry (The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines Series) - The Maudsley Practice Guidelines for Physical Health Conditions in Psychiatry (The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines Series) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/538495500-the-maudsley-deprescribing-guidelines](https://www.desertcart.no/products/538495500-the-maudsley-deprescribing-guidelines) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*