by Teresa Graedon, Joe Graedon

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 dangerous interaction. Dangerous Drug Interactions can help you navigate the hazardous 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 Lanoxin, Vasotec, Adalat, Prozac, Mevacor, Zocor, Lipitor, Ortho-Novum, Tagamet, Coumadin, Dilantin, Prilosec, Synthroid, Procardia, and scores of other commonly prescribed medicines

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In straightforward text, and with dozens of easy-to-read, easy-to-understand charts and tables, the authors cut through drug company fine print to give consumers vital information on the prescription drugs and over-the-counter remedies that react in deadly ways--with each other, foods, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and with alcohol.

A reader: '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.'

Paperback - 510 pages