Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs 1998, The

The Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs provides more detailed and comprehensive information on the most important drugs in current use than any other reference source available to the general public. It includes suggestions for how consumers can lower their prescription costs and other medical expenses as well as tips for how pharmacists and physicians can control medical costs, making it a resource doctors, pharmacists and other health-care professionals will want to consult as well. With each drug profile, you'll find:The benefits versus the risks of the drugs highlighted in an easy-to-read, quick-reference boxThe generic and brand names of the drug, including whether the drug is available genericallyThe principal uses of the drugHow the drug worksHow safe it is to take, including the possible risks of taking itPossible effects of the drug on sexual functionWhether it's safe to use if you're pregnant or breastfeedingPrecautions to take if you're over 60