The Over-the-Counter Doctor: The Complete Guide to Treating Yourself with Nonprescription Drugs - Softcover

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Offers advice on when to use which over-the-counter medicine, how to choose a pharmacist, when to see a doctor, and more.

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It used to be up to your doctor to distinguish among powerful antacids like Axid AR, Pepcid AC, Tagamet HB, and Zantac 75. But as the FDA approves nonprescription versions of some of the most prescribed drugs of all -- over 600 products in the last twenty years -- we find ourselves playing doctor with greater frequency.

As the New York Times noted recently, there have been "two big changes in health care in recent years: the growing number of nonprescription drugs available, and the increasing willingness of Americans to treat their own illnesses".

The Over-the-Counter Doctor is the completely new drug and self-treatment reference that addresses these dramatic changes head-on. The only book of its kind, this guide is specifically devoted to nonprescription drugs and medical equipment and answers the nagging question, "What do I take when?"

For everyone who has ever tried to figure out which pain reliever, cold remedy, allergy medicine, or antacid to take, this book is the essential companion. And unlike guides that focus on prescription medications, The Over-the-Counter Doctor thinks the way you do, putting similar drugs together -- like aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and naprosen -- and guiding you to them easily.

With a simple, accessible format, The Over-the-Counter Doctor provides information on hundreds of conditions and clear cross-references to the exact medications that can treat or even prevent them.

And it is the first-ever guide to cover home medical aids, like otoscopes and vaporizers (when to use hot; when to use cold), home tests, and cholesterol tests; and every type of vitamin and mineral (including melatonin and zinc).