osteoporosis and, 356
Betachron E-R, 107
Betagan Liquifilm, 311–13
Beta-glucan, 195
Betaine hydrochlorid, 357–58
Betapace, 107
Betapindol, 107
Betaxolol, 106, 311–13
Betaxon, 311–13
Betoptic, 311–13
Betoptic S, 311–13
Bile acid sequestrants, 124–25
drug interactions, 125
food interactions, 125
Bimatoprost, 315
Biofeedback, 219
Bioflavonoids, 215
Biorhythms, 28–29
Biotin, 76
Bisacodyl, 147
Bismatrol, 146
Bismuth subsalicylate, 146
Bisoprolol fumarate, 107
Bisphosphonates, 352–53
Bitter melon, 301
Bladder infections, 247
Blocadren, 107
Blood clots
drugs for, 96–97
natural alternatives, 97–98
Blood pressure
asthma and, 161
drugs for, 98–115
to lower, 98–115
to raise, 101
natural alternatives to drugs, 116–19
obesity and, 294
Blood sugar. See also Diabetes
control, 299–302
food for stable blood sugar, 303
foods that raise, 302
prescription drugs and, 285
Blood thinners, 96–97
eye problems, 309
Bone loss, 359. See also Osteoporosis
Bone mineral density testing (BMD), 350–51
Boniva, 352, 353–54
Boron, 76
Brain, 220
recommended reading, 389
Brand names, 50–51, 55
Breast-feeding, 30–31
Breggin, Peter, 267, 268, 377
Brevibloc, 107
Brimonidine, 309–11
British Medical Journal, 182, 353
Bromelain, 224
Brown, Donald, 301
Budesonide (Rhinecort Aqua Nasal Spray), 177
Bulk-producing laxatives, 147
Buprenex (buprenorphine), 214
Buprenorphine (Buprenex), 214
Bupropion, 268–69
BuSpar (Buspirone), 265
Buspirone (BuSpar), 265
Butace, 210
Butorphanol (Stadol), 214
Byetta, 290–91
Caffeine, 272. See also Coffee
asthma and, 188
in drugs, 236–37
drugs that contain, 273
Calan, 110
Calcimar, 355
Calcitonin-salmon, 355
Calcium, 76, 132
absorption, 357
blood sugar control, 301
osteoporosis and, 355, 357
stress, 277
substances that deplete, 358
Calcium antagonists, 110–12
Calcium carbonate, 143
Calcium channel blockers, 110–12
as antihypertensives, 101
side effects, 111
Calvisken, 107
Cancer, 340
colon cancer, 139–40
pain and, 200
prostate, 325
Candesartan cilexetil, 109
Candida albicans, 139, 178
Capasaicin, 221
Capoten, 109
Captopril, 109
Carafate, 143
Carbachol, 313–14
Carbenicillin indanyl, 231
Carbohydrates, 74
immune system, 197
Cardem, 107
Cardene, 110
Cardiovascular problems. See also Heart disease
stimulant drugs, 378
Cardizem, 110
Cardoxin, 94
Carloc, 107
Carnitine, 92, 319
Carotenoid supplement, 319
Carpal tunnel syndrome, 204–5
natural remedies, 224–25
Carteolol, 311–13
Carvedilol, 107
Cascara sagrada, 147
Castor oil, 147, 148
Cataflam, 207
Cataracts, 308
Cat’s claw, 224
Cayenne, 132
Cefaclor, 232
Cefadroxil, 232
Cefamandole, 232
Cefazolin, 232
Cefepime, 232
Cefixime, 232
Cefmetazole, 232
Cefonicid, 232
Cefoperazone, 232
Cefotaxime, 232
Cefotetan, 232
Cefoxitin, 232
Cefpodoxime Proxetil, 232
Cefprozil, 232
Ceftazidime, 232
Ceftibuten, 232
Ceftizoxime, 233
Ceftriaxone, 233
Cefuroxime, 233
Celebrex (celecoxib), 209
Celectol, 107
Celexa, 21, 265–68
Celiac sprue, 152
Celipres, 107
Celipro, 107
Celiprolol, 107
Celol, 107
Cenafed (pseudoesphedrine), 176
syrup, 176
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 228
cough medicine warning, 176
Central analgesics, 211–12
Cephalexin, 233
Cephalosporin, 229
asthma, 161
examples of, 232–33
side effects, 233
Cephalothin, 233
Cephapirin, 233
Cephradine, 233
Cesareans, 58
Cetirizine, 172
Chewing, 136
Children
acetaminophen (Tylenol), 201
ADHD, 19, 372–73
allergies, 187
antibiotics and, 228
asthma, 160, 187
childhood exposures and allergies, 158
colds, 192
cough medicines, 175–76
diabetes, 294
drug testing and studies, 27
fever and, 191–92
flu, 181, 183, 192
nasal sprays, 178
obesity, 294
recommended reading, 388
SSRIs, 279
Chiropractic medicine, 219
Chlorophyll, 151
Chlorothiazide, 102
Chlorpropamide, 287
Chlorthalidone, 102
Cholesterol, 119–34
accumulation in arteries, 122
alternative methods for lowering, 130–34
cholesterol-lowering drugs, 85, 124–29, 272
lower numbers, 123–24
types, 124–34
diet-heart hypothesis, 119, 121
HDL, 122–23
homocysteine and, 84
LDL, 119, 121, 122–23
low level dangers, 120–21
myths, debunking, 119–20, 122–23
Cholestin, 132
Cholestyramine (Prevalite), 124–25
Cholestyramine (Questran), 124–25
Choline salicylate (Arthopan), 206
Cholinesterase inhibitors
asthma, 161
miotics, 314–15
Choloxin, 128
Chooz, 143
Chromium, 76, 320
blood sugar control, 299–300
picolinate tablets, 194
Chronic conditions. See also Specific conditions
chronic headaches, 21, 200, 203–4
chronic pain, 199–200, 216, 218–19 (See also Pain relief)
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), 163, 165
obesity and, 294
Chronic heart failure (CHF), drugs for, 94–96. See also Heart disease Cialis, 368
Ciclesonide (Omnaris), 177
Cimetidine (Tagamet), 141–42
Cinnamon, 302
Ciprofloxacin, 233
Citalopram, 265–68
Clarinex, 172
Clarithromycin, 238
Claritin, 172
Cleaning, 160
Clinical pharmacology, 51
Clinoril (sulindac), 207
Clofibrate, 128
Clomipramine, 262
Clondine, 113
Clopidogrel, 96
Cloxacillin, 231
Codeine, 179–81, 212
Coffee, 117. See also Caffeine
anxiety, 272
asthma and, 188
headaches, 221
osteoporosis and, 359
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), 273, 383–84
Cold packs, 215
Cold sores, 363–66
Coldcalm, 193
Colds
alternative medicines, 183, 191–97
drug interactions, 46
drugs for, 175–80
identifying, 156–59
lifestyle issues, 191
natural remedy travel kit, 194
treating symptoms, 191
Colesevelam (Welchol), 124–25
Colestid, 124–25
Colestipol HCl (Colestid), 124–25
Colon cancer, 139–40
Combination long-acting beta-agonists and inhaled steroids, 170–71
Concerta, 371, 375
Constipation, 68, 139, 146–48
alternative medicine, 150–51
Continuing medical education courses, 8
Contraindications, 52
Conventional medicine. See also Drug companies; Specific conditions
back pain, 21
chronic headaches, 21
depression, 21
physicians and, 6–9
typical approach, 9–10
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), 163, 165
sleeping aids and, 259
Cope, 209
Copper, 76, 346
osteoporosis and, 356
pain remedies, 215
CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10), 91–92, 302–3, 319
Cordiax, 107
Coreg, 107
Corgard, 107
Cortef, 338
Corticosteroid inhalers, 168–69, 168–70
Cortisol, 338
Cortisone, 273, 360
Cortisone acetate, 338
Cortisone creams, 221
Cough medicine
drug interactions with, 46
expectorants, 175–76
suppressants, 179–81
Coumadin, 96
Coumarins, 96
Covera, 110
Coversyl, 109
COX-1, 326–27
COX-2, 326–27
COX-2 inhibitors, 201, 209
Cozaar, 109
C-reactive protein, 80, 86
Crestor, 125–27
Cromolyn, 171
Cumin, 186
Curcumin, 224
Curry, 132
Cymbalta, 254, 270–71
Cysteine, 59
Dalgan (dezocine), 214
Dalteparin, 96
Daypro (oxaprozin), 207
Decofed syrup (pseudoesphedrine), 176
Decongestants, 176–77
side effects, 176–77
Decreten, 107
DeFed-60 (pseudoesphedrine), 176
Dehydration, 104
Dehydroepiandrosterane (DHEA), 341–44
Demecarium, 314–15
Demeclocycline, 235
Demerol, 16
Demulen, 336
Denavir, 364
Deoxycorticosterone acetate, 338
Deponit, 95
Depression, 18, 21, 253–56
alternative medicine, 271–72, 277–81
biochemical imbalance, 254
diagnosing, 253–54
heart disease and, 122
prescription drugs as cause, 271
sunshine, 273
symptoms, 254
vitamin D, 273
Deralin, 107
DES (diethylstilbestrol), 6
Desogen, 336
Desoxyn, 379–80
Dexamethasone, 317, 338
Dexedrine, 371, 379–80
Dexfenfluramine, 161
Dexmethylphenidate, 375
Dextroamphetamine sulfate, 379–80
Dextrostat, 379–80
Dextrothyroxine sodium, 128
Dezocine (Dalgan), 214
DHEA supplement, 223, 341–44
DiaBeta, 287
Diabetes, 283–92
diabetes drugs, 284–92, 359
diet, 299
eye disease, 308, 320
marketing drugs, 284
physical exercise, 304–6
type 2, 283–84
Diabinese, 287 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders (DSM), 254, 372, 373
Dialume, 143
Diar-Aid, 146
Diarrhea
alternative medicine, 148
drugs for, 145–46
Dicarbosil, 143
Diclofenac, 207
Dicloxacillin, 231
Didrex, 295
Didronel, 354
Diet
ADHD, 381–83
arthritis, 221–22
asthma, 188
blood vessel health, 98
cholesterol, 121
constipation, 150
diabetes, 284, 299
elimination diet, 153–54
heart disease, 80–84, 119, 121–22
osteoporosis, 31, 356
prostate problems, 326, 327, 329–30
Diet sodas, 293
Diethylpropion HCl, 295
Difenoxin with astropine sulfate (Motofen), 145
Diflunisal (Dolobid), 206
Digestive disorders, 137–38
Digestive enzymes, 137, 215
Digestive tract, 135–54. See also Specific conditions
definitions, 135–36
Digitalis drugs, 94–96
Digitek, 94
Digoxin, 94
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), 325
Dilacor, 110
Dilanorm, 107
Dilatrate, 95
Dilatrend, 107
Diltiazem, 110
Diltiazem HCl Extended Release, 110
Dimenhydrinate, 161
Dioscorides, 216
Diovan, 109
Diphenoxylate with atropine sulfate, 145–46
Dipivefrin, 309–11
Dirithromycin, 238
Dironel, 352
Diucardin, 102
Diurese, 102
Diuretics, 100, 102
as antihypertensives, 101–2
mineral loss with, 102
osteoporosis and, 360
potassium-sparing diuretics, 105–6
side effects, 102–3, 104, 106
Diuril, 102
DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA), 215
Dociton, 107
Docusate, 148
Dolobid (diflunisal), 206
Dorzolamide, 316
Doxazosin, 328
Doxycycline, 235
Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple (Lee), 341, 344
Dristan 12-Hour Nasal (oxymetazoline), 176
Driving, 32
sleep-inducing drugs, 256
Drixolral Non-Drowsy Congestion Relief (pseudoesphedrine), 176
Drowsiness, 32
Drug companies, 253. See also Drugs; Marketing
continuing medical education courses, 8
doctors and, 8
medical research and, 8
patents, 333
recommended reading, 389
Drug interactions, 27–35, 94. See also Side effects of drugs
athletic performance, 33
benzodiazepines, 262
bile acid sequestrants, 125
bisphosphonates, 354
blood thinners, 97
breast-feeding, 30–31
corticosteroid inhalers, 170
digoxin drugs, 95
driving, 32<
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with food, 37–41 (See also Food interactions)
MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), 177, 264–65
methylphenidate HCl, 377
nutrient depletion, 34–35 (See also Nutrient depletion)
with other drugs, 43–47
P-450 blockways, 32
pregnancy, 30–31
sex life, 34
with supplements, 37–41
theophylline, 177
xanthine derivatives, 166
Drug labels, 49–56
abbreviations, 56
Drug levels
factors that increase, 28
Drug metabolization, 27–35
men versus women, 28
Drug precautions, 52, 54
Drug side effects. See Side effects of drugs
Drug testing and studies, 27, 50
biorhythms, 28–29
gender issues, 27
interactions with other drugs, 43
time of day, 28–29
Drugs. See also Prescription drugs
absorption with or without food, 38
Dry eye
drugs that cause, 320
tips, 321
Duloxetine, 270–71
Durapindol Visken, 107
Dutasteride, 327
Dyazide, 105
Dymelor, 287
DynaCirc, 110
Dyphylline, 165–67
Dyrenium, 105
Ear infections, 247
Echinacea, 186, 192, 194, 246
immune system, 365
Echothiophate, 314–15
Effexor, 21, 254, 270, 372
Efidac/24 (pseudoesphedrine), 176
Elavil, 262
Elderberry, 196, 247, 366
syrup, 194
Elderly
blood pressure, 117
decongestants, 177
diabetes, 303–4
drug interactions, 43–44
flu, 182
pain medicine, 200
prescription drug abuse, 15–16
Enalapril, 109
Endocrine system, 332–33 Endocrinology, 305
Endolor, 210
Endorphins, 216
Enduron, 102
Enoxacin, 233
Enoxaparin, 96
Environmental allergies, 184. See also Industrial contaminants; Preservatives
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), 186–87
Ephedrine, 273
EpiCor, 246
Epifrin, 309–11
Epinephedrine, 273
Epinephrines, 164–65, 176, 309–11
Eprosartan mesylate, 109
Epsom salts, 147, 151
Equagesic, 210
Equilet, 143
Erectile dysfunction drugs, 309. See also Impotence
Erythromycin, 238
Escitalopram, 265–68
Eserine sulphate, 314–15
Esgic, 210
Esidrix, 102
Esmolol, 107
Esomeprazole (Nexium), 142–43
Essential fatty acids. See Fatty acids Estrogen, 6, 83, 98, 131, 189, 224, 327
natural, 344
synthetic, 333–36
Eszopiclone, 259
Etidronate, 354
Etodolac, 207
Etoprolol, 107
Eucardic, 107 European Journal of Pediatrics, 382
Evista, 354
Excedrin, Extra Strength, 209
Exenatide, 290–91
Exercise. See Physical exercise
Ex-Lax, 147
Exna, 102
Expectorants, 175–76
Eye allergies, 320–21
Eye diseases, 307–21. See also Specific diseases
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