An edition of Do you really need that pill?
(2018)
Do you really need that pill?
how to avoid side effects, interactions, and other dangers of overmedication
by Jennifer Jacobs
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"A silent epidemic in the United States is imperiling our health and threatens to bankrupt our health care system: overmedication. Today, one-third of all adults take two or more prescription drugs, and half of all seniors take more than five daily. This book the first of its kind that tackles the epidemic overuse of prescription drugs. Combining stories of those who have suffered ill effects from taking too many drugs with data from cutting-edge medical findings, Do You Really Need That Pill? helps readers realize they can choose different solutions to their health problems."--
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Drugs, Drug abuse, Drug interactions, Prescribing, Side effects, Overdose, Medication abuse, Analgesics, Prevention, Pills, Drugs, side effectsPlaces
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Do you really need that pill?: how to avoid side effects, interactions, and other dangers of overmedication
2018
in English
1510715649 9781510715646
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Do You Really Need That Pill?: How to Avoid Side Effects, Interactions, and Other Dangers of Overmedication
2018, Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
in English
1510715657 9781510715653
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Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Part one: Defining the problem. The dangers of taking too many pills ; Why we are taking so many pills
Part two: Seven medical conditions and the drugs you might not need. High cholesterol and cardiovascular disease ; Osteoporosis ; Acid reflux disease ; Depression ; Chronic pain: back, neck, and osteoarthritic ; High blood pressure ; Type 2 diabetes
Part three: Safely reducing your drug use of drugs. Talking to your doctor ; Making healthy lifestyle changes ; Alternative therapies.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-296) and index.
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