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Many physicians are discovering that numerous drugs are effective for conditions other than those for which the FDA approved them. In fact, 25 percent of all prescriptions currently written are for "off-label" uses. This new resource edited by a physician and a pharmacist provides information about more than 1,500 off-label uses for many common prescription drugs. An editorial board of physicians with academic appointments in a wide range of specialties reviewed the material included in the book. They neither endorse nor condemn any of the discoveries covered. They merely provide an objective review of data that readers may use when conferring with their physicians.
Many physicians are discovering that numerous drugs are effective for conditions other than those for which the FDA approved them. In fact, 25 percent of all prescriptions currently written are for "off-label" uses. This new resource edited by a physician and a pharmacist provides information about more than 1,500 off-label uses for many common prescription drugs. An editorial board of physicians with academic appointments in a wide range of specialties reviewed the material included in the book. They neither endorse nor condemn any of the discoveries covered. They merely provide an objective review of data that readers may use when conferring with their physicians.
The book has three sections. The first contains chapters on various diseases and disorders ("Cardiovascular," "Digestive," "Children's Health," etc.). It describes each condition and then provides information about drugs that may be used off-label to treat it. The entries include the generic and brand names of the drug, its official use, and a summary of research supporting the off-label uses. It does not cite the sources of this research. Part 2 contains drug profiles with generic and brand names, on-label and off-label uses, drug class and description, side effects, cautions, drug and food interactions, and pregnancy and breastfeeding cautions. The final section contains lists of recently approved drugs, sugar-fee drugs, alcohol-free drugs, sulfite-containing drugs, lactose- and galactose-free drugs, drugs that should not be crushed, and drugs that may cause photosensitivity. This is very helpful information for patients with allergies and sensitivities. The book also has a glossary and an index.
The Guide to Off-Label Prescription Drugs is a unique, inexpensive work that offers information that is not found in traditional sources such as the PDR and the Consumer Drug Reference. It is a welcome addition for public library consumer-health and health-sciences reference collections. Barbara Bibel
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"DID YOU KNOW? WELLBUTRIN -- This popular antidepressant can also be prescribed to treat chronic lower back pain. BOTOX -- Many physicians are now using this popular cosmetic injection to treat severe headaches and migraine. XANAX -- To relieve irritable bowel syndrome, physicians are now prescribing this drug approved for anxiety disorders. PROZAC and ZOLOFT -- To relieve the symptoms of menopause, these two popular antidepressants are now being prescribed. Common disorders such as Lyme disease, insomnia, arthritis, osteoporosis, PMS, diabetes, fibro-myalgia, high blood pressure, and even hay fever can all be treated with off-label prescription drugs. More and more physicians and researchers are discovering that many drugs are effective for off-label uses -- uses that go beyond what the FDA had originally approved. Off-label prescription drugs have become so popular that, today, one out of every four prescriptions written is off-label. That's a whopping 115 million off-label prescriptions a year. Off-label prescriptions are completely legal and are a vital alternative for optimal patient care. But until now, there has been no book to inform and guide patients about off-label uses of drugs. The Guide to Off-Label Prescription Drugs provides you with the latest information on more than 1,500 breakthrough uses for prescription drugs. It is the only reference that gives you the tools you need to have informed dialogues with your doctor about managing your health care needs. Here, you'll discover the most recent findings about new, breakthrough options to treat everything from anxiety to diabetes. Also included is detailed information about scientific studies supporting the drugs' uses, possible drug side effects, cautions, food and herbal interactions, and risks for pregnant or breast-feeding women. CAUTION: CALL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING OR STOPPING THE USE OF ANY DRUG. "
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