side effects

"When the application for a new sedative called Kevadon--commonly known as thalidomide--landed on Frances Kelsey's desk at the FDA in 1960, it seemed destined to sail through the review process. The drug, billed as entirely risk-free, was already being sold in forty-six countries. But when Kelsey learned that the drug caused terrible birth defects, she and a team of dedicated doctors, parents, and journalists fought Merrell, the drug's American manufacturer, and Chemie-Gruenenthal, the German company founded by former Nazis that first synthesized the drug, to recall the product. It marked a rare victory in America's perennial battle between capitalism and consumer protection"--Provided by publisher.

An anti-patent scientist turned drug pirate must traverse the world in a submarine in 2144.

Outlines the benefits, side effects and drawbacks of Valium and other antianxiety drugs, and describes the difficulties of withdrawal and symptoms exhibited by users.

Describes the benefits and drawbacks of Ritalin and Adderall which are routinely prescribed for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and the dangers of abusing these drugs.

"The luxurious celebrity cruise launching the trendy new diet sweetener Solu should be the vacation of a lifetime. It takes a horrifyingly wrong turn when the gig becomes an expose on the shocking side effects of Solu"--Provided by publisher.

The author documents her struggle with depression through words and drawings. Explains the causes of what she describes as "a dark little cloud that can quickly turn into a black hole" and the help she received as she learned to cope.

Examines the many different forms of anxiety disorders, the most common psychiatric illness in North America, discussing the symptoms of the disorder, telling the stories of people who suffer with anxiety, and looking at psychiatric drugs and other therapies.

Provides descriptions of over 10,000 brand-name and generic drugs available through prescription and over the counter, with guidelines on drug usage, interactions, and side effects, and a full-color medicine chart.