Individual chapters address acne, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), allergies, anxiety disorders, asthma, depression, diabetes, eating disorders, eczema, inflammatory bowel disease, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease, lupus, migraines, seizure disorders, sexually transmitted disease, and Tourette's syndrome. For each topic, information is provided on common medications, how the drugs work, possible common side effects, precautions, and 'the bottom line' - a ... Read morecommonsense summary about the condition and medications involved. A list of generic drugs, a medication diary template, and a detailed bibliography, which includes resources about medicine and illness in general and categories for each condition addressed, are included. The detailed index will enable readers to locate specific drug information....It will provide a gold mine of useful, current information written and organized specifically for those who need it most.
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Written specifically for teens, this resource provides information on medications for common health conditions. Over-the-counter and prescription medications for each condition are listed, and their methods of actions are briefly described. Possible side effects and interactions with food and other drugs are then listed. Emphasis throughout is on actively participating in treatment by asking questions and reporting side effects, with advice on dealing with several doctors, taking multiple medications, and ordering medications from another country or from the Web. An example medication diary, a glossary, and a drug list are included.
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