A Must for Any Family Library

The Pill Book is outstandingly useful for the average consumer. It contains informative and comprehensive drug reference profiles of the 1,500 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. It offers consumers a detailed understanding of the medications they or their loved ones may be taking, as well as 32 colorful photo pages of same-size pills, in which to compare their medications.

Most generic drugs evoke the same medicinal effects as their brand name counterparts. However, they are much more economical to purchase. The Pill Book provides an alphabetical listing of the generic drug names, since there are often numerous brand names prescribed to achieve more profit for particular pharmaceutical companies. Therefore, since there is only one generic name for medications, it makes it easier to locate your medicine, no matter the brand name. Other attractive qualities that The Pill Book has, include but is not limited to- the general pharmacologic class of each drug, a listing of what the drug is most commonly prescribed for, basic information about side effects and how the drug works, cautions/warnings, and of course, drug interactions.

The Pill Book is definitely a must for any family library, to provide your loved ones with the added safety that is many times not given by doctors or pharmacists. The value of saving a life and/or preventing dangerous side effects is ultimately priceless, making The Pill Book an invaluable resource for understanding today's most commonly prescribed drugs.

Editor-In-Chief and Author: Harold M. Silverman, Pharm. D.
Date Released: 05\01\2000
Production: Current Medical Directions
Consultant: Ian Ginsberg, R.Ph.
Digital Photography and Color Separations:Wace, New York
Publishers: Bantam Books
Pages: 1241
Available Formats: Hardcover (Trade Paper)-Paperback (Mass Market)-Paperback (Trade Paper)
ISBN: 0-553-57452-3
Paid: $6.99