More than 100,000 people a year die in American hospitals from adverse reactions to medication, making drug reactions one of the leading causes of death in this country, researchers are reporting today….
— Journal of the American Medical Association study, as quoted in The New York Times
It is no longer a secret that adverse drug reactions can be dangerous or even fatal, or that doctors often prescribe two relatively safe drugs — which may cause a life-threatening interaction if taken together. THIS IS THE BOOK THAT TELLS YOU WHAT OTHER PILL BOOKS WON’T ABOUT YOUR MEDICATION!
Top-selling drugs that are among the 160 Do Not Use Drugs discussed inside:
Ultram Darvoset-N Lopid Desogen & OrthoCept Elavil Ativan Restoril Flexeril Valium Bentyl Entex LA Glucophage Macrobid Patients fill more than 80 million prescriptions a year for these drugs!
Consumer advocate Sidney M. Wolfe, M.D., director of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group, has thoroughly revised and updated this accessible, indispensable bestseller that alerts you to the potential risks of hundreds of medications available today. Worst Pills, Best Pills gives you the information you need to become actively involved in caring for yourself — by asking your doctor smart questions about the drugs prescribed for you. Arranged by disease/condition, it offers chapters on adverse drug reactions, alphabetical indexes listing pills by their brand and generic names, new information about commonly used drugs, guidelines for helping you to say no if your doctor prescribes a drug you should not take, and safer alternative choices. Worst Pills, Best Pills also includes startling information about certain drugs that can actually cause depression, hallucinations or psychoses, sexual dysfunction, dementia, auto accidents, insomnia, parkinsonism, and more.
Caution: Call your doctor before stopping the use of any drug.

The 12-week plan for men to get into the best shape of their life. Burn fat, build muscle and get that ideal body.

This is an exercise book for men who want something a little bit special – a definitive plan that has worked time after time for thousands of people who live ordinary, non-gym and diet obsessed lives.

Building on the success of his first bookazine, which was the number one best-selling fitness book of 2013 – Nick Mitchell, trainer of trainers and owner of internationally renowned Ultimate Performance Gyms, provides a comprehensive guide to transforming your body.

– 12-week Foundation programme suitable for all levels and any goal
– Additional Specialisation workouts to sculpt your arms, back, chest, delts and legs
– Nutritional advice and guidance on supplements
– Comprehensive set of meal plans to maximise muscle building and fat loss