The Pill Book, Eleventh Edition

For over two decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved drug information plus guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a consise, readable, aand easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference for readers who have questions about the medications their doctors prescribe.

The most up-to-date information about more than 1,800 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. The 11th edition introduces more than 40 new FDA-approved drugs and dozens of brand names. Each easy to understand entry includes:

-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

Also includes:
-The most popular self-injected medication and their safe handling
-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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Dr. Harold M. Silverman, Pharm.D., has been practicing health care public affairs and communications for 15 years. He has written numerous consumer health resources including The Pill Book (Bantam Books ten editions through 2002). The Pill Book was named one of the ten best health reference books by American Health magazine and an "old reliable of book publishing," by The New York Times. The 10th edition of The Pill Book was on the New York Times Advice and How-To best-seller list for more than 6 months after its release. He is also the author of the chapter on generic drugs in the Merck Manual Home Edition (1997, 2003).?