Patient Resources

Below you will find the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)  for the medications we most commonly use. If the link does not work or your drug is not on here, you can find it by simply googling the name of your drug and “PIL”. You can also find it on the MHRA website ( link to – https://products.mhra.gov.uk).

Amfexa (dexamfetamine) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5004.pdf)

Bupropion XL (e.g. Zyban) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3827.pdf)

Concerta XL (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6872.pdf)

Delmosart  (https://mhraproducts4853.blob.core.windows.net/docs/f663218c18b79b2a2692806c3bad18f3a5a23055)

Duloxetine (generic) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.13592.pdf)

Elvanse (lisdexamfetamine) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.14089.pdf)

Equasym XL (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3887.pdf)

Escitalopram (generic) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.10854.pdf)

Guanfacine (e.g. Intuniv) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5099.pdf)

Medikinet XL (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8235.pdf)

Methylphenidate intermediate acting generic capsules (e.g. Metyrol XL) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.13797.pdf)

Methylphenidate long-acting generic tablets (e.g. Affenid XL) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.14600.pdf)

Methylphenidate short-acting generic tablets (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8726.pdf)

Mirtazapine (generic) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.531.pdf)

Sertraline (generic) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.14327.pdf)

Venlafaxine MR (e.g. Sunveniz) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5348.pdf)

Xaggitin XL (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2704.pdf)

Zopiclone (generic) (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.10590.pdf)

Alternative sources of clinical input

You are not obliged to use the psychotherapists affiliated with Lichfield Psychiatric Chambers. Below are links to the websites of reputable organisations that offer lists of clinicians that meet their registration criteria with a search function. We can recommend these organisations but we cannot recommend any individual clinician you might locate on their website, except of course if they happen to also be affiliated with us (see clinician page).

For Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) – https://babcp.com/

For Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – https://emdrassociation.org.uk/

For Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) – https://www.acat.org.uk/

Most people with common mental health conditions are fit to drive and do not need to inform the DVLA. It is not common for patients to lose their ability to drive, but it can happen. As a general rule you do not need to inform the DVLA unless your mental health disorder, or the treatment for it, affects your ability to drive safely. However, if either of these scenarios apply to you, you must inform the DVLA or may be subject to a hefty fine and issues with your insurance should there be an accident. There are some conditions that must be reported to the DVLA whether you feel it affects your driving or not. These are mostly confined to the major psychiatric disorders that involve mania, psychosis, and significant substance misuse (drugs and alcohol). You can find a full list of conditions and guidance on reporting it at https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving/find-condition-a-to-z. If you have to report your condition it should be done using this form: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/673b6728ed0fc07b53499b24/m1-online-confidential-medical-information.pdf).  If you hold a Group 2 license (trucks and lorries) a stricter standard may apply to you in some areas, but as a rule of thumb it is similar to those that apply to Group 1 licensed rivers (cars and motorbikes).  

ADHD and driving. As a general rule, you only need to inform the DVLA if the ADHD, or the treatment thereof, affects your ability to drive safely.

We will do a driving risk assessment as a standard part of your comprehensive assessment and at each review. If we feel you need to contact the DVLA, we will advise you to do so. However, if we have concerns that you continue to drive against this advice, we may be obliged to contact the DVLA directly about your case. We rarely have to do this, and we will always inform you if we are going to do so. Only in exceptional circumstances will we inform you only after having done so. If you have informed the DVLA, this does not automatically mean that your license with be suspended. They will seek additional information and assess your fitness to drive before doing so, unless your condition mandates a driving suspension for a set period of time. You can find more information on the process here: https://www.gov.uk/driving-medical-conditions/what-happens-after-you-tell-dvla.

NICE guideline for adult ADHD (https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng87)

NICE guideline for PTSD (https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng116)

BAP guidelines for the treatment of ADHD (https://www.bap.org.uk/pdfs/BAP_Guidelines-AdultADHD.pdf)

BAP guidelines for the treatment of PTSD (https://www.bap.org.uk/pdfs/BAP_Guidelines-Anxiety.pdf)

UK Adult ADHD Network (https://www.ukaan.org)

AADD-UK – the site for and by adults with ADHD (https://aadduk.org)

The ADHD Foundation (https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk)

Royal College of Psychiatrists ADHD advice (https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/adhd-in-adults)

Additude Magazine – US site but contains useful information (https://www.additudemag.com)

US Armed Forces National Centre for PTSD (https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/coping_stress_reactions.asp )

Combat Stress: Living with PTSD (https://living-with-ptsd.combatstress.org.uk )

NHS PTSD self-help guide (https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/mental-health-self-help-guides/ptsd-and-cptsd-self-help-guide/ )

Registration body for Consultant Psychiatrists (https://www.gmc-uk.org )

Registration body for Clinical Psychologists (https://www.hcpc-uk.org )

Registration body for Mental Health Nurses (https://www.nmc.org.uk )

CBT accreditation (https://babcp.com )

Regulatory body for health care (England) (https://www.cqc.org.uk )

Regulatory body for health care (Scotland) (https://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot )

Regulatory body for the management of personal information (https://ico.org.uk )