Serotonin receptor agonists, 210–11
Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), 21, 254–55
Sertraline, 265–68
Serzone, 254
Seven Countries Study, 119, 120
Sex life, 34
drugs that affect, 34
herpes, 363–66
impotence, 367–70
oral sex, 363
prescription drugs and, 368, 369
Shiitake mushrooms, 197
Shingles, 363–66
Sibutramine, 297
Side effects of drugs, 29. See also Specific conditions; Specific drugs
ACE inhibitors, 109–10
acetaminophen (Tylenol), 205
ADHD drugs, 378
Ambien, 252
aminoglycoside antibiotics, 240
amphetamines, 379
anorexiants, 296
antacids, 143
antidiarrhea drugs, 145, 146
antifungal agents, 241–42
antihistamines, 173–74
antihypertensive drugs, 112–15
antiviral drugs, 242–43
aspirin, 206
athletic performance, 33
benzodiazepines, 262
beta-agonists, 163
beta-blocker eyedrops, 311–12
beta-blockers, 107–8
bile acid sequestrants, 124–25
bisphosphonates, 354
blood thinners, 96
breast enlargement in men, 29
bupropion, 268–69
buspirone (BuSpar), 265
calcitonin-salmon, 355
calcium channel blockers, 111
Carafate, 143
central analgesics, 211
cephalosporin, 233
combination long-acting beta-agonists and inhaled steroids, 170
corticosteroid inhalers, 168–69
cough suppressants, 179–80
COX-2
inhibitors, 209
decongestants, 176–77
diabetes drugs, 284–89, 291–92, 359
diarrhea, 29
digoxin drugs, 94–95
diuretics, 102–3, 104, 106
drugs for herpes, 364
duloxetine, 270–71
effectiveness of oral contraception, 29
epinephrines, 164–65
FDA watch list, 30
fenofibrate, 129
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, 328
fluoroquinolones, 234
glucocorticoids, 339
ibuprofen (Advil), 208
impotence drugs, 369
laxatives, 147–48
leukotriene receptor drugs, 167–68
Lunesta, 259
macrolide antibiotics, 238–39
MAOIs, 264
migraine drugs, 210–11
miotics, cholinesterase inhibitors, 314–15
mirtazapine, 269–70
narcotics, 212–14
nonnarcotic analgesic combinations, 210
omalizumab, 171–72
ophthalmic corticosteroids, 317
ophthalmic vasoconstrictors, 316–17
oral contraception, 337
orlistat, 297–98
over-the-counter eyedrops, 318
penicillin, 232
progestin, 336
prostaglandin analogues, 315
proton pump inhibitors, 142–43
raloxifene, 355
Rozerem, 259
sex life, 34
sibutramine, 297
sleep aids, 256–60
SSRIs (selective serontonin reuptake inhibitors), 266–67
statins, 126–27
steroid nasal decongestants, 177–78
sympathomimetic glaucoma drugs, 310–11
synthetic estrogen, 335
Tagamet, 141–42
telithromycin (Ketek), 239–40
testosterone, 338
tetracycline, 235
tricyclic antidepressants, 263–64
venlafaxine, 270
weight gain, 29
xanthine derivatives, 166
zaleplon, 257–58
Zantac, 141
zolpidem tartrate, 256–57
Sildenafil, 368
Simvastatin, 125–27
Sinex (phenylephrine), 176
Sinus protection, 195
rinse, 245
Sitagliptin, 291
Skin, 31
Sleep, 191, 197. See also Insomnia
eating before, 274
noise, 274–75
Sleeping pills. See also Insomnia
asthma and, 161
Small intestine, 137
Smoking, 83, 184
arthritis, 202–3
osteoporosis and, 359
Social phobia, 253
Sodium, 116–17
Sodium bicarbonate, 143
Sodium citrate, 143
Sodium phosphates, 147
Sodium salicylate, 206
Sodium thiosalicylate (Rexolate), 206
Sorbitrate, 95
Sotacor, 107
Sotalex, 107
Sotalol HCl, 107
Soy, 356
Sparfloxacin, 234
Spironolactone, 105
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), 265–68, 302, 372
asthma and, 21, 161, 255–56
hip fractures and, 358–59
St. John’s wort, 191, 194, 219, 279–80
warning, 278
Stadol (butorphanol), 214
Starlix, 292
Statin drugs, 119, 125–27
food interactions, 127
side effects of drugs, 126–27
Steroid drugs
combination long-acting beta-agonists and inhaled steroids, 170–71
steroid nasal decongestants, 177–78
withdrawing, 169
Steroid nasal decongestants, 177–78
Stimulants, abuse of, 18–19, 378
drugs with potential for abuse, 19
Stimulants (laxative), 147
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), 186
Stoll, Andrew, 278
Stomach acid, 136–37
Stomach acid blockers
drug interactions with, 46
Strattera, 379
Streptomycin, 240
Stress, 197
alternative medicine, 276–77
arthritis, 222
asthma and, 189–90
headaches, 221
heart disease and, 122
holiday stress, 192
Stress hormones, 117, 119
Stretching, 197, 217
Striant, 338
Strokes
drugs for, 96–97
natural alternatives, 97–98
recovery, 98
Sucralfate (Carafate), 143
Sudafed (pseudoesphedrine), 176
Sudex (pseudoesphedrine), 176
Sufentanil, 212
Sugar, 73–74, 190
avoiding to fight infection, 245
blood pressure, 116–17
depression and, 271
Sular, 110
Sulfonylurea drugs, 287–88
Sulindac (Clinoril), 207
Sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex), 210, 211
Sumial, 107
Sunglasses, 318
Sunshine, 273
osteoporosis and, 357
Supac, 209 “Superbugs,” 228
Surfactants, 148
Surgery, 56–64
homeopathic remedies, 60
immune system, 59–60
infection, 59–60
preparing for, 58–59
Symbicort, 170–71
Symmetral, 242
Sympathomimetic glaucoma drugs, 309–11
Synthetic hormones, 331–48
definition, 333
Syscor, 110
Tadalafil, 368
Tagamet, 136, 141–42
Talacen, 214
Talwin, 214
Tamiflu (oseltamivir phospha
te), 181, 243
Tamoxifen eye problems and, 309
Tamulosin, 328
Tartrazine, 160, 162
Tea
green tea, 89, 132
herbal tea, 193
Tea tree oil, 249
Telithromycin (Ketek), 239
Telmisartan, 109
Tenormin, 106
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), 219
Terazosin, 328
Terbinafine, 241
Terminally ill, pain relief for, 200
Testoderm, 338
Testosterone
natural, 338, 344–45
osteoporosis and, 356
synthetic, 338
Testosterone cypionate, 338
Testred, 338
Tetracycline, 229, 235
examples of, 235
side effects, 235
Tetrahydrozoline, 316
Teveten, 109
Thalidomide, 6
Thalitone, 102
Theophylline, 165–67
drug interactions, 177
Thiazide diuretics, 102
Thienopyridine derivatives, 96
This Is Your Child? Discovering and Treating Unrecognized Allergies in Children and Adults (Rapp), 383
Thorax, 187
Throat protection, 195, 244–45
Thymus extract, 365
Thyroid gland, 332
hormone, 345–46
production, 346–47
Tiazac, 110
Ticarcillin, 231
and clavulanate, 231
Ticlid, 96
Ticlopidine, 96
Tilade, 171
Timolol, 311–13
Timolol maleate, 107
Timoptic, 311–13
Timoptic-XE, 311–13
Tobradex, 317
Tobramycin, 240
Toenail fungus, 248–49
Tolazamide, 287
Tolbutamide, 287
Tolectin (tolmetin sodium), 207
Tolinase, 287
Tolmetin sodium (Tolectin), 207
Topamax (topiramate), 210
Topiramate (Topamax), 210
Toprol XL, 107
Toradol (ketorolac), 207
Toxins, 93. See also Environmental allergies
industrial contaminants, 374–75
Tramadol (Ultram), 211–12
Trandate, 107
Trandolapril, 109 Transforming the Difficult Child (Glasser), 384
Tranylcypromine (Parnate), 264
Travatan, 315
Travoprost, 315
Trazodone, 372
Triamcinolone, 338
acetonide, 178
Triaminic AM (pseudoesphedrine), 176
Triamterene, 105
Triaprin, 210
Trichlormethiazide, 102
Tricosal (salicylate combinations), 206
Tricyclic antidepressants, 262–64
asthma and, 161
Triglycerides, 134
Trimox, 229
Tri-Nasal Spray (triamcinolone acetonide), 178
Tritace, 109
Trofranil, 262
Troleandomycin, 238
Trusopt, 316
Tryptophan, 278–79
Tuberculosis, 228
Tufts University research, 84–85
Tumeric, 302
Tums, 143
Turmeric, 186, 224
Two-Dyne, 210
Tylenol. See Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Tylenol, Extra Strength Headache Plus, 210
Tyramine, 204
Tyrosine, 281, 346
Ulcers, 136–37
alternative medicine, 148–49
Ultram (tramadol), 211–12
Una de gato, 224 Undiscovered Mind, The (Horgan), 255
Univasc, 109
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
testing of bisphosphonates, 352–53
Unlabled drug use, 51–52
Unoprostone isopropyl, 315
Urinary tract infections, 247
Uro-Mag, 143
USP thyroid, 347
Vaginal yeast infections, 248
Valacyclovir, 364
Valerian, 276
Valium, 19
Valsartan, 109
Valtrex, 364, 365
Vanadium, 76, 300
Vancenase (beclomethasone dipropionate), 177
Vanquish, 209
Vardenafil, 368
Vasodilators, 114–15
Vasotec, 109
Vegetables, 69
heart disease and, 121
immune system, 197
Venlafaxine, 270
Ventilation system, 184–85
Verapamil, 110
Verelan, 110
Vertebral fractures, 354
Viagra, 367–68
Vicodin, 16
Vinegar
toenail infections, 249
vaginal infections, 248
Vioxx (refecoxib), 6
Virilon, 338
Viruses chicken pox, 363
herpes, 363–66
treatments for, 195–96
Vitamin A, 59, 76, 103
asthma, 190
for eyes, 319
immune system, 365
infection and, 245, 247
osteoporosis and, 358
Vitamin B6, 224–25
asthma and, 188, 190
Vitamin B12, 280, 319
Vitamin B-complex, 60, 76, 86, 186, 280
diuretics and, 102
pain remedies, 215
Vitamin C, 76, 98, 131, 194
allergies, 186
arthritis, 223
asthma, 187, 190
blood sugar control, 300–301
for eyes, 319
immune system, 197
infection and, 245, 247
osteoporosis and, 356, 358
pain remedies, 215
Vitamin D, 76, 90, 139, 224, 300
for depression, 273
as hormone, 332
infection and, 245–46
osteoporosis and, 357
testing, 385
Vitamin E, 5, 76, 86, 90–91, 132
asthma, 187
blood sugar control, 300
for eyes, 319
pain remedies, 215
Vitamins, 358
absorption and drug use, 38–39
collagen, 358
for healthy eyes, 319
pain remedies, 215
plan for prescription alternative, 75–76
recommended reading, 388
Voltaren, 207
Voriconazole, 241
Vyvanse, 379–80
Warfarin, 96
Washing hands, 245
Water amount to drink, 68
asthma and, 189
blood pressure, 117
clean, 68
immune system, 197
as nutrient, 68
Weight issues, 18, 73–75, 292–98. See also Obesity
alternative medicine, 298–302
arthritis, 202–3
blood pressure, 116
physical exercise, 304–6
weight loss drugs, 295–98
Welchol, 124–25
Wellburtrin, 268–69, 372 Western Journal of Medicine, 5
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer (Lee), 340
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause (Lee), 161, 204, 340, 341
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause (Lee), 204, 340, 341
White willow bark, 194, 215–16
Whole grains, 69 Why Your Child Is Hyperactive (Feingold), 383
Women
asthma, 160–61
breast-feeding, 30–31
drug metabolization, 28
drug testing and studies, 27
headaches, 204
hormone replacement therapy (HRT), 131, 351–52
menopause, 204, 340–41
osteoporosis, 349
postpartum depression, 340
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pregnancy, 30–31
progesterone, 340–41
Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), 334
World Health Organization (WHO), 253
Wright, Jonathan, 188
Xalatan, 315
Xanax, 256
Xanthine derivatives, 165–67
side effects of drugs, 166
Xenical, 297–98
Xenoestrogens, 326
Xolair, 171–72
Xylitol gum, 247
Xyzal, 172
Yasmin, 336
Yin Chiao, 194, 246
Yoga, 188, 217
Yogurt, 71, 197
Yohimbine, 370 Your Body’s Many Cries for Water (Batmanghelidj), 189
Zafirlukast, 168
Zaleplon, 257–58
Zanamivir (Relenza), 181
Zantac, 140–41
Zaroxolyn, 102
Zeaxanthin, 319–20
Zebeta, 107
Zestril, 109
Zetia, 128
Zileuton, 168
Zinc, 60, 76, 328–29, 346
blood sugar control, 300
for eyes, 319
immune system, 365
infection and, 245
lozenges, 194, 195, 197
osteoporosis and, 356, 358
Zocor, 125–27
Zofenopril, 109
Zolmitriptan (Zomig), 210, 211
Zoloft, 21, 265–68, 372
Zolpidem tartrate, 256–57
Zomig (zolmitriptan), 210
Zone, The (Sears), 299
Zovirax, 364
Zyban, 268–69
Zyflamend, 327
Zyrtec, 172
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