Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2005 (Complete Guide to Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs) [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Series: Complete Guide to Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs | Publication Date: November 2, 2004

The ultimate A-to-Z illness and drug reference guide.

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 Regulations
- 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 - Over 5,000 brand names and 700 generic names

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About the Author

H. Winter Griffith, M.D., spent more than 30 years in private practice, university teaching, and hospital administration. He wrote many books, including Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery; Complete Guide to Pediatric Symptoms, Illness & Medications; Complete Guide to Sports Injuries; and Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery for People Over 50.

Stephen Moore, M.D., is a family physician.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1120 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; Revised edition (November 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399530274
• ISBN-13: 978-0399530272
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,924,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, Comprehensible, Indispensable, May 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Comp gde pres/no 2000 (Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs, 2000) (Paperback)

Comprehensive, comprehensible, and updated annually, this Guide is indispensable for anyone who takes prescription medications. The Guide includes generic as well as brand name drugs, provides basic information on its uses, whether it is habit forming, how it should be taken, what to do if you forget a dose, possible side effects, their frequency and what to do about them, precautions for special circumstances, and possible interaction with other drugs or substances.

I bought the first one years ago for my parents because my mother seemed to be always taking one drug to counteract her previous prescription, and Dad had a lot of allergic reactions. Doctors can't remember every possible side effect of all the drugs they prescribe, so this book helped identify problems caused by medications rather than other reasons. I get my Dad the new version every year, and he passes his old one down to my family. When we are prescribed a new medication not in last year's version, we go to Dad's new edition.

At times over the years I've been late in getting Dad his updated edition, and he has purchased several other prescription drug guides. None was nearly as easy to use, and not one provided as much useful information, as Griffith's Guide.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, April 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Comp gde pres/no 2000 (Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs, 2000) (Paperback)

This is the most compleate drug book I have come across. It gives basic information, possible adverse reactions and side effects as well as uses of the drug. Contains both Brand and generic names. This book is so good I have family and friends call me to look up information... This book will give you a compleate picture and you will stay informed...

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, Comprehensible, Indispensable, May 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Comp gde pres/no 2000 (Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs, 2000) (Paperback)

Comprehensive, comprehensible, and updated annually, this Guide is indispensable for anyone who takes prescription medications. The Guide includes generic as well as brand name drugs, provides basic information on its uses, whether it is habit forming, how it should be taken, what to do if you forget a dose, possible side effects, their frequency and what to do about them, precautions for special circumstances, and possible interaction with other drugs or substances.

I bought the first one years ago for my parents because my mother seemed to be always taking one drug to counteract her previous prescription, and Dad had a lot of allergic reactions. Doctors can't remember every possible side effect of all the drugs they prescribe, so this book helped identify problems caused by medications rather than other reasons. I get my Dad the new version every year, and he passes his old one down to my family. When we are prescribed a new medication not in last year's version, we go to Dad's new edition.

At times over the years I've been late in getting Dad his updated edition, and he has purchased several other prescription drug guides. None was nearly as easy to use, and not one provided as much useful information, as Griffith's Guide.