The lifesaving, money-saving guide that should be within reach of every medicine cabinetJoin the millions of smart, health-conscious consumers who turn to Joe and Teresa Gradeon for sound advice on the enter spectrum of medications and health care products on today's drugstore shelves.From antiperspirants to antidepressants, from dandruff shampoos to cold remedies, antacides, pain relievers, laxatives, betacarotene, and the newest prescription drugs for heart disease, the Graedons provide the latest data on safety and effectiveness, and enable readers to make informed choices.Topics covered include:New warnings about side effects and interactionsBreakthroughs that could change your lifeHow, when and with what to take your medicationsNew drugs such as Imitrex, Effexor, Aleve, Pepcid AC, Tagament HB, and Zantac 75: what they do and what to watch out forHome remedies for arthritis, dandruff, hiccups, heartburn, bug bites, bad breath, and moreDrugs for children and women (including the latest word on Ritalin estrogen treatment, and contraceptives)Ready-reference guide to the 100 most commonly prescribed drugsHow to save money--sometimes hundred of dollars a year--by knowing when a generic is as good as a brand-name drugAllergy, asthma, Alzheimer's anxiety, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, headache, heartburn, high cholesterol, and other medican conditions Read Less