Dangerous Drug Interactions [Mass Market Paperback]

Joe Graedon MS (Author), Sifu Teresa Graedon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 1999

What you don't know can hurt you!

Every time you combine any kind of drug with another-- prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins, minerals, herbs, alcohol, even food-- you expose yourself to the risk of a potentially hazardous interaction. DANGEROUS DRUG INTERACTIONS can help you navigate the treacherous waters of medicine/vitamin/food combinations with confidence. This life-saving reference includes:

* Over 200 easy-to-understand charts with information on medications for pain relief, allergies, asthma, arthritis, heart problems, depression, diabetes, contraception, ulcers, and much more

* Detailed descriptions of the symptoms of dangerous interactions

* Specific concerns for women, children, and older adults

* Vital information on Viagra, Propulsid, Lanoxin, Vasotec, Adalat, Prozac, Mevacor, Zocor, Lipitor, Tagamet, Coumadin, Dilantin, Prilosec, Synthroid, Procardia, and scores of other commonly prescribed medicines

Editorial Reviews

Review

"At last, someone has tackled this most complex and critical area. Only the Graedons could make this clear and understandable. A 'must have' for anyone interested in their health."-- Dean Edell, M.D., Medical Journalist, KGO-TV

"A consumer-friendly, accurate, and useful resource for professionals as well as patients."-- Fred Eckel, Professor, UNC School of Pharmacy

From the Publisher

DID YOU KNOW...

-Eating too much broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or spinach could be deadly if you also take the popular blood thinner called Coumadin (warfarin)?
-Grapefruit juice, when used to wash down certain antihistamines, cholesterol lowering drugs, estrogen, immune suppressors, or blood pressure drugs, can cause blood levels of these powerful drugs to soar, which may result in serious side-effects?
-Birth control pills might be rendered ineffective by the following substances: barbiturates, antibiotics, anti-fungal drugs, tuberculosis drugs, and certain anticonvulsant?
-The popular pain reliever Tylenol (acetaminophen) or the nutrient beta carotene may aggravate liver damage caused by chronic alcohol intake?
-Over-the-counter antacids, yogurt, or calcium-fortified orange juice may reduce the effects of common antibiotics, such as tetracycline, Cypro, or Noroxin by more than 90%?

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (February 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312968264
• ISBN-13: 978-0312968267
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,011,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be without it, March 9, 2000

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Elaine P. Johnson (Raleigh NC) - See all my reviews

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A concise, well-organized review of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and how they may interact. You are lucky if your health care provider knows half of what is in this book. If you are taking medication for a chronic condition, this is a must-buy.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous Drug Interactions, March 8, 2007

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Delivered within a timely period. Would have liked to know date of edition prior to purchase. Enjoy the works of these authors and this book has good info not up to date, however.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Same book I already had, January 18, 2010

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I didn't know that this was the same book I already had, but the author decided to fancy it up with a new and improved hardback cover...