Worried about the side-effects of the drug you have been prescribed? Or interested in comparing well-known brand names? Which drugs are safe to take together? And what to avoid during pregnancy? This guide to prescription drugs has been especially designed for use at home. Listed alphabetically, each entry carries comprehensive information about a particular drug. Categories of information include: common side-effects; over-the-counter or by prescription; dosage; and directions for use. Also included are useful dos and donts for general drug use. The book is cross-referenced where one drug is sold under different drug names.