Handbook of Prescription Medicines

Thousands and thousands of prescriptions are dispensed each day
Yet how often have you been prescribed a medicine without really understanding how it works, why it works, or what it's supposed to do?
Do you know if there may be side-effects and what they are likely to be?
Why do children and the elderly need smaller doses?
Dr Mike Smith is regularly asked to answer these questions.
And now you'll find the answers in one book. The Handbook of Prescription Medicines is a consumer's guide from Britain's most popular radio doctor' for people who want to know about the medicine their doctor's given them and how that medicine does its job.
The book is arranged in two sections: an A-Z of conditions and illnesses, followed by an A-Z of the medicines themselves to help you understand what's wrong with you or simply to look up your medicine to find out more about it.
Illnesses and conditions are explained in straightforward terms with practical advice on self-help measures for coping with a particular complaint. Medicines usually prescribed are listed at the end of each category. The second section covers what the medicines are prescribed for, together with guidelines on their safe use.
This essential handbook also includes how to talk to your doctor and your pharmacist, detailing how to get the best out of them. There's also a list of useful addresses, as well as advice on taking prescribed medicines, which makes this a much-needed reference book for every home.