Worst Pills/Best Pills
Dr. Sidney Wolfe has published a book which many of you may find interesting. The title is "Worst Pills, Best Pills II". It tells of 29 drugs that may actually cause you to have Parkinsons Disease, 65 which could cause you to go crazy, 86 listed as causing depression, 105 as causing hallucinations, 46 that could cause you to fall and sustain injuries, 22 that cause auto accidents, 119 that cause sexual problems, 88 that cause constipation, and 18 that keep you from sleeping well.
Some of the drugs listed in the book include Prozac, Mevacor, Cipro, Pepcid, and BuSpar. Dr. Wolfe also discusses options and alternatives to these drugs that you may find useful. The 722 page book sells for $12.00 US funds and includes shipping. Write to: Public Citizen 2000 P. Street N.W., Department AM, Washington, DC 20036