Published under the aegis of the AARP, this home medical reference provides comprehensive information on medications for older people. Over 1,200 prescription, over-the-counter, and generic drugs are listed, and cross-referenced, in an easy-to-use alphabetical format, along with a color photograph for each pill. Advice on side effects, contraindications, and what to do if you miss a dose are provided. General features include brief articles on the proper use of pills, the issue of cost, and how drugs effect older bodies.

Features essential information on and profiles of more than 1,200 common prescription and over-the-counter medications, covering such topics as potential side effects and drug interactions, generic alternatives, dosages, effectiveness, applications, and contraindications, all organized in an A-to-Z format with full-color images of each pill or capsule for identification purposes. Reprint.

Features essential information on and profiles of more than 1,200 common prescription and over-the-counter medications, covering such topics as potential side effects and drug interactions, generic alternatives, dosages, effectiveness, applications, and contraindications, all organized in an A-to-Z format with full-color images of each pill or capsule for identification purposes. Reprint.