Do you really need that pill? : how to avoid side effects, interactions, and other dangers of overmedication

Jacobs, Jennifer. (Author). Katz, David L., 1963- (writer of foreword.).

Summary: "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."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781510715646
ISBN: 1510715649
Physical Description: print
xix, 313 pages ; 21 cm
Publisher: New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2018]
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-296) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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 use of drugs. Talking to your doctor ; Making healthy lifestyle changes ; Alternative therapies.