Before You Take That Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health by J

Description: Before You Take That Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health by J. Douglas Bremner A medical expert reveals risks of the most commonly prescribed drugs—and why the drug industry doesn't want consumers to know about them. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A medical expert reveals risks of the most commonly prescribed drugs-and why the drug industry doesn't want consumers to know about them.Recent scandals involving diabetes drugs, Vioxx, and many other medications reveal the serious and undisclosed risks of some of the most commonly used prescription drugs in this country. In "Before You Take That Pill," Dr. J. Douglas Bremner, a researcher and clinician at Emory University whose study on Accutane and depression made headlines, offers an inside look at the pharmaceutical industry, as well as a scientifically backed assessment of the risks of more than three hundred prescribed medications, vitamins, and supplements.While many drugs are essential to the health of consumers, as Dr. Bremner explains, for many people, the benefits may not outweigh the potential side effects. This book contains warnings that are not on the drug labels. It also exposes tricks of the trade that demonstrate how the profit-making interests of "big pharma" may not always be in line with the safety of the public - from the corruption that exists in the drug approval process to the tactics drug companies use to encourage doctors to prescribe their products. Most important, "Before You Take That Pill" empowers readers by giving them sound information on specific medications so they can understand and weigh the potential risk themselves. Backed by the latest studies, as well as insight from a doctor who is in the trenches, this book should be on the shelf of every drug consumer. Notes Reveals the risks of the most commonly prescribed drugs, and why the industry doesnt want consumers to know about them. Author Biography J. Douglas Bremner, M.D., is Associate Professor of PsychiatJ. Douglas Bremner, M.D., is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Radiology and Director of the Emory Center for Positrry and Radiology and Director of the Emory Center for Positron Emission Tomography at Emory University School of Medicinon Emission Tomography at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and Director of Mental Health Researce in Atlanta, Georgia, and Director of Mental Health Research at the Atlanta VAMC in Decatur, Georgia. He has authored oh at the Atlanta VAMC in Decatur, Georgia. He has authored o Details ISBN1583332952 Author J. Douglas Bremner Short Title BEFORE YOU TAKE THAT PILL Pages 440 Publisher Avery Publishing Group Language English ISBN-10 1583332952 ISBN-13 9781583332955 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 615.704 Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-03-31 Residence US Birth 1961 Imprint Avery Subtitle Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health DOI 10.1604/9781583332955 Audience General/Trade NZ Release Date 2008-02-27 AU Release Date 2008-02-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160322868;

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