This new 9th edition of The Pill Book contains more profiles of commonly prescribed drugs than any other consumer reference. Compiled by a team of eminent pharmacologists, it is based on official, FDA-approved information usually available only to doctors and pharmacists, plus the latest information gathered from computer databases and on-line resources. It synthesizes the most important facts about each drug in a concise, readable, easy-to-understand entry. No home should be without this book! For nearly two decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved drug information plus guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a concise, readable, and easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference when you have questions about the medications your doctor prescribes. The consumer's guide to pills--more than 35 important new drugs approved for sale in 2000 and dozens of new brand names in this completely revised 9th edition. With more than 11 million copies in print, The Pill Book is the best-selling consumer drug reference ever, offering the most up-to-date, comprehensive information, in a format designed for ease of use. The most up-to-date information about the 1,500 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States: Generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money What the drug is for, and how it works Usual dosages, and what to do if a dose is skipped Side effects and possible adverse reactions, highlighted for quick reference Interactions with other drugs and food Overdose and addiction potential Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor PLUS 32 pages of actual-size color photographs of most prescription pills