PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs

Everything you need to know about prescription drugs -- based on the FDA-approved information published in thePhysicians' Desk Reference Why was this drug prescribed to me?What are the benefits and risks of taking this drug?Will I experience any side effects?What questions should I ask my doctor about this prescription? You'll find the answers to all these questions and more in this accessible, up-to-the-minute resource. The drug profiles in this unique consumer handbook are based on thePhysicians' Desk Reference -- the trusted guide to safe, effective drug therapy that healthcare professionals have employed for more than sixty years.The simple, A-to-Z listing of brand-name medications -- with convenient generic cross-references -- in The PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs provides all the most important information about the benefits, risks, and side effects associated with each method of treatment. You'll learn about possible food and drug interactions, pregnancy-related warnings and safety measures, and the symptoms of overdose. Other features include an index of medical symptoms and problems, photographs of more than 100 drugs, the top 200 most prescribed drugs, and a national directory of Poison Control Centers.PDR Staff is the author of 'PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781416510857 and ISBN 1416510850.