The Pill Book, 12/E

For 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 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 2002 and dozens of new brand names in this completely revised 10th 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

PLUS
32 pages of actual-size color photographs of prescription pills.