Book: Paperback | 210 x 133mm | 496 pages | ISBN 9781592574773 | 03 Aug 2006 | Alpha | 18 - AND UP
Prescription drugs are expensive, often have side effects, and are marketed by a variety of
different names. Even doctors aren’t always able to explain their full range of uses. Here is the
first comprehensive popular reference book on prescription drugs organized alphabetically by
medical condition rather than by drug. Written in clear layman’s language, this groundbreaking
guide empowers patients by delivering everything they need to know about this all-important
subject.
• First book to be organized alphabetically by the 85 most common medical conditions
• Features an in-depth listing of which drugs are prescribed for each condition, how they work,
their side effects, and typical dosages
• Includes a chart listing the various names of drugs in the marketplace and their generic
equivalents, plus other money-saving tips
• Up-to-the-minute information on FDA rules and regulations
• Complete glossary of medical terms
