"The Over-the-Counter Doctor" provides accurate and reliable information on the drugs and the conditions for which they are taken. In addition, the book covers every type of vitamin and mineral (including zinc and melatonin), home AIDS, pregnancy, and cholesterol tests, and a wide variety of medical equipment.

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

Covers more than five thousand drugs with revised drug charts, information about new drugs approved by the FDA, directions and restrictions, and other details.