THE CONSUMERS GUIDE TO PILLSCOMPLETELY REVISED 15TH EDITION FOR 2012 WITH MORE THAN 20 IMPORTANT NEW DRUGS AND DOZENS OF NEW BRAND NAMES

For more than three decades, millions of consumers have trusted to provide official, FDA-approved information on more than 1,800 of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, with guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a concise, readable, easy-to-understand entry, making the perfect reference when you have questions about the medications your doctor prescribes. Inside youll discover

generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money

what each 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

the most popular self-injected medications and their safe handling

information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs

cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor

32 pages of actual-size color photographs of prescription pills