Get educated.Read as much information as you can on any drug before taking it. Learn the possible dangers and weigh them against the potential benefits.Ask your doctor and pharmacist about their experiences with patients who have used this medication. Find out whether to take the drug with meals or on an empty stomach, side effects to watch for, and what to do in case of an adverse reaction.
I found that many people have been helped by having access to concise, effective information on natural medicine for a variety of health conditions. From our discussions with patients, the public, and doctors,we saw a great need for a book comparing commonly used pharmaceutical medications and effective natural alternatives. With the explosion in scientific validation of natural therapies, combined with public concern over potential side effects of pharmaceutical drugs, the current medical climate has created an unprecedented demand for natural alternatives to pharmaceutical medications. This book provides a resource for patients and doctors alike to bridge the gap between these two fields of medicine.
Chances are that you or someone you know takes one or more medications. Many of these come with a long list of potential side effects, some of which can be life-threatening. The question we are often asked is,