The Pill Book (7th Revised Edition)

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 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