Pill Guide: Clear and Concise Information about Brand Names, Side Effects, Dosages and Much More Book

You owe it to yourself to know all you can about the pills you are taking. But in the rush of an office visit or the crush of a busy drugstore, its not always easy to get clear, complete information. The Pill Guide tells you what you need to know about your prescription - and includes special sections on:

• side effects: what to watch out for
• drugs and the elderly
• food and drug interactions
• how to talk to your doctor and pharmacist
• generics vs. brand names
• pregnant women: special precautions
• controversies about drug use and safety
• and much more

Prescription drugs can improve your health and your life...but only if you use them wisely. This book will give you the facts you need - at your fingertips.

The Pill Guide is a clear and concise reference containing information about the 375 drugs which doctors most often prescribe. Includes special sections on side effects, precautions during pregnancy, food, alcohol, and drug interactions, generic equivalents, and more. Original. (Medical/Reference)