The Pill Book: The Illustrated Guide to the Most Prescribed Drugs in the United States, edited

This is a great reference for anyone who relies on traditional western medicines for healing. Compiled by a team of eminent pharmacologists, The Pill Book provides excellent information on specific medicines, including side effects, interactions, effectiveness on specific ailments, and cross-references to other generic or more effective medicines. Most doctors only know what the drug companies tell them and do not read the multiple pages of fine print that come with each of the thousands of different medicines. If you use pharmaceutical drugs, buy this book and educate yourself about what you are putting into your body!