The Pill Book Author:Harold M. Silverman Newly revised and expanded with a 32-page color section featuring the most commonly prescribed pills and complete information on drug interactions and side effects — No home should be without this book! — For nearly two decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved drug information plus guidelines from... more » leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a concise, readable, and easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference when you have questions about the medications your doctor prescribes.
The consumer's guide to pills--more than 35 important new drugs approved for sale in 2000 and dozens of new brand names in this completely revised 9th edition!
The most up-to-date information about the 1,500 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States:
Generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money
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 food
Overdose and addiction potential
Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications
Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs
Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor
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32 pages of actual-size color photographs of most prescription pills« less
This is a great resource for looking up information about the most prescribed drugs in the United States. Very understandable writing and comprehensive information.