The Pill Book : The Illustrated Guide to the Most Prescribed Drugs in the United States Book

The new seventh edition of The Pill Book is bigger than ever and contains more profiles of commonly prescribed drugs than any other consumer reference. Compiled by a team of eminent pharmacologists, it is based on official, FDA-approved information usually available only to doctors and pharmacists, plus the latest information gathered from computer databases and professional on-line resources. It synthesizes the most important facts about each drug into a concise, readable, easy-to-understand entry.

Here are complete profiles of more than 1,500 of the most commonly prescribed drugs, including:

• Generic and brand names
• What the drug is for and how it works
• Usual dosages, and what to do if a dose is skipped
• Side effects and possible adverse reactions, highlighted for quick reference
• Interactions with other drugs and foods
• Overdose and addiction potential
• Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications
• Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, and others with special needs
• Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor

"The eighth edition of this best-selling paperback includes both generic and brand names, overdose and addiction potentials, alcohol-free and sugar-free medicines, usual dosages, side effects, and much more."