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The Pdr Family Guide to Prescription Drugs 8th Ed

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If you or a family member, or friend, is sick and you would like to know more information about the prescriptions the doctor has given you, this is the book to buy! It is an ideal way to clarify and supplement the information provided by your doctor or pharmacist.

It list the brand name and the generic name, along with it's pronunciation. There is information about why and why not the drug is/is not prescribed, how you should take it, the recommended dosage for adults and children, and what side effects may occur. It also list special warnings and possible food and other drug interactions when taking the drug. It also lets you know what symptoms may occur if there is an overdosage.

I like this book for a quick referance ... if I am on the run and my computer isn't on. Otherwise I still look on the internet too. I need to buy an updated version soon ... because this one is getting outdated. This is a good book to buy for elderly parents if they don't have the internet. My parents are old and have never used a computer ... but they do know how to use this book. That is a huge benefit.

The 3rd cause of death in the United States is, no, not AIDS or heart attacks, but from pharmaceutical drugs prescribed by doctors and properly administered. Shame on the FDA.
This book, The PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs is nothing more than an advertisement for the Drug Industry. The Physician's Desk Reference, on the other hand, is for medical doctors and contains vital information on all popular drugs prescribed today. Information from the pharmaceutical companies, how the drug should be used, how it should not be used, and most importantly, the contra-indications ("side-effects"). The side-effects of many of todays drugs are astounding and anyone considering taking them should be fully informed to make a conscious choice. The PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) for the current year is the book to buy for this vital information, not the Family Guide.

Good For people who need to look up things . If your sick alot or know someone in your family who is sick .

great to have if you get sick alot or you know someone who does