Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs 2009 [Paperback]

H. Winter Griffith (Author), Stephen Moore (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0399534636 | ISBN-13: 978-0399534638 | Publication Date: November 4, 2008 | Edition: Rev Upd

The most accessible, comprehensive, and affordable A-to-Z drug reference guide.

Includes new FDA-approved drugs—more than 2.5 million copies sold.

This revised and updated edition of the bestselling classic guide provides the necessary information about all the prescription and nonprescription drugs that the public has come to rely on—from one of America’s most trusted physicians. Includes:

• Revised information on new FDA changes

• Easy-to-use chart format for quick access to data

• Guidelines to avoid dangerous interactions

• Information on dangerous side effects

• Warnings and vital data for safe use

• More than 5,000 brand names and 800 generic

names

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Outstanding reference source.”
—American Library Association

“Best of the home health books.”
—Changing Times

“One of the simplest and most thorough guides ever put together on the subject.”
—United Press International

“Comprehensive, easy-to-use, and informative.”
—Los Angeles Times

About the Author

H. Winter Griffith, M.D.™’s many books include Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery, Complete Guide to Pediatric Symptoms, Illness & Medications, Complete Guide to Sports Injuries,/I>, and Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery for People Over 50.

Stephen Moore, M.D., is a family physician in Tucson, Arizona.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1120 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; Rev Upd edition (November 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399534636
• ISBN-13: 978-0399534638
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This book does not work on Kindle, March 23, 2009

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Linda Vasquez (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

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This book does not work on Kindle. Drug names are not hyperlinked to drug charts. You can scroll to the chart you want (who has time?). However the charts are so small, they are unreadable. The DEMO does not show any charts so it is unclear how charts look from the DEMO.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!, August 8, 2009

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C. Connors - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs 2009 (Paperback)

I use this book anytime that I start using a new prescription. It's a good tool to do my own research. Medications can be dangerous when used with others and also certain, foods, alcohol, etc. I take the time to check all meds that I take with each other. I would recommed this for any household that take medications. It's precise, easy to understand, etc. I buy new editions as they become available.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Book, June 12, 2009

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M. Smith (South Central PA) - See all my reviews
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I am not a medical professional so I needed a book that was easy to read. This book is an excellent reference for looking up drugs, their generic names, uses and warnings. A good addition to anyones home or office library. I would recommend this book.