PRESCRIPTION FOR DISASTER: THE HIDDEN DANGERS IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET

by Thomas J. Moore

This expose+a7 of the risks of commonly prescribed medications--including Prozac, estrogen, sedatives, and allergy pills--discusses the prescription errors doctors often make and shows consumers how to deal with the potentially harmful results. 35,000 first printing. First serial, McCall's.

272 pages, Hardcover

First published April 27, 1998

About the author

Thomas J. Moore is professor of medicine and endocrinology at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Moore has studied the blood pressure effects of foods and salt intake for more than two decades, and has written numerous scientific papers and books, including both The DASH Diet for Hypertension and The DASH Diet for Weight Loss. Dr. Moore lives near Boston; he enjoys biking, tennis, and golf.