PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs, 9th Edition [Mass Market Paperback]

Thompson PDR (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 29, 2009 | Series: Pdr Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs

Everything you need to know about
prescription drugs -- based on the
FDA-approved information published
in the Physicians' Desk Reference®

Why was this drug prescribed for me?
What are the benefits and risks of taking this drug?
Are there any side effects I should watch for?
What questions should I ask my doctor
about this prescription?

You'll find the answers to all these questions and more in this accessible, up-to-date resource. The drug profiles in this consumer handbook are based on the Physicians' Desk Reference® -- the trusted guide to safe, effective drug therapy that health-care professionals have used for more than 60 years.

FEATURES COMPLETELY UPDATED
FORMAT THAT MATCHES THE
FDA 'S NEWEST REGULATIONS
FOR PATIENT INFORMATION

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Brief, lucid entries on major drugs and their side effects." -- The Wall Street Journal

"The PDR® has been rewritten in language the average mortal can understand." -- The Associated Press

About the Author

Medical Economics Data has been publishing the PDR since 1947.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 1600 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books; 9 edition (December 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439143080
• ISBN-13: 978-1439143087
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, But Becoming Outdated, January 16, 2010

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Alax Martin - See all my reviews

This review is from: PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs, 9th Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

For people looking for a brief, concise review of their prescription drugs, this book is an excellent resource to go to. Discusses indications, usual dosages, and side effects. Also has a Pill Identification guide for quick identification of medication.

Also Recommended: The Pill Book'

UPDATE: Jan 2012- This Book is quickly becoming outdated. PDR Should release a new one. The Pill Book comes out in April. Wait for that or get a nursing book instead. Shouldn't be the first option. The internet is also available for drugs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for every household, February 25, 2011

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Carolyn Dumond "decalgal" (San Francisco area) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs, 9th Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

I am amazed when people just blithely start popping the pills that their doctor prescribes without first doing some basic research into the drug. You know those papers with all the drug side effects and precautions that you get AFTER you pick up your prescription? This book has it all spelled out in good plain English. Also reviews the common dosage of each drug and for what conditions the drug is prescribed. For those who want to stay informed, this is a must-have item. Especially for those who may be seeing more than one doctor (the eye doctor, the gynecologist, the family physician, etc.) who might want to prescribe something. Being pro-active about your health is all important. Use ONE pharmacy for all your prescriptions...hopefully your pharmacist will alert you if you have two prescriptions that you are taking that are in conflict. But just in case he does not catch it...you can. Stay healthy by being aware!

1.0 out of 5 stars Earlier versons better, February 15, 2012

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dogmom - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs, 9th Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

This version of the Pocket Guide PDR does not give as much info as earlier versions. I have a 2003 version of this same book that list 'commom' side effect, and 'less common' side effects. This 2011 version has left out that very important information.

I cannot recomend this book... I guess if you really want all the information (including side effects) you have to order the huge hard cover version that are found in Dr. offices (which is much harder to use and is not in laymans terms.)

Its too bad that they starting leaving the 'side effects' out of the Pocket Size PDR guide.