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Author Neel, Armon B., Jr.

Title Are your prescriptions killing you? : how to prevent dangerous interactions, avoid deadly side effects, and be healthier with fewer drugs / Armon B. Neel, Jr. and Bill Hogan.

Publication Info. New York : Atria Books, 2012.

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Location Call No. Status
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  615.7 NEE    Check Shelf
 Plainville Public Library - Non Fiction  615.7 NEE    Check Shelf
 Portland Public Library - Adult Department  615.7 NEE    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Bishop's Corner Branch - Non Fiction  615.7042 NEEL    Check Shelf
Edition First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Description xxx, 273 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-253) and index.
Contents Prologue: The pharmacist who says no to drugs -- Introduction: A pharmacist's journey -- Good-bye and good luck : helping yourself to better health -- Things change : our aging bodies -- Piling on : the perils of polypharmacy -- Off-limits for older people : the Beers criteria--a list that could save your life -- Off the charts : do you really need those blood pressure drugs? -- Phantom killers : NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) -- Proton pump inhibitors : the miracle drugs that aren't -- Statin roulette : drugs of last resort -- Down and out : drug-induced falls -- The bone-scare drugs : what you should know about bisphosphonates -- Does Dad really have Alzheimer's? : a look at drug-induced dementia -- Taking charge : a step-by-step guide to controlling your medications (rather than letting them control you) -- Prescription for change : how to fix a broken health care system -- Epilogue: Miss Lillian -- Taking stock: a self-assessment quiz.
Summary A veteran board-certified pharmacist cites the high number of annual deaths associated with prescription drug side effects, calling for changes in prescription practices that account for the needs of aging bodies.
Subject Drugs -- Popular works.
Drug interactions -- Popular works.
Drugs -- Side effects -- Popular works.
Added Author Hogan, Bill, 1953 June 23-
ISBN 9781451608397 hardback
145160839X hardback
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