Do you really need that pill?: how to avoid side effects, interactions, and other dangers of overmedication

Foreword

Introduction

Part one: Defining the problem. The dangers of taking too many pills ; Why we are taking so many pills

Part two: Seven medical conditions and the drugs you might not need. High cholesterol and cardiovascular disease ; Osteoporosis ; Acid reflux disease ; Depression ; Chronic pain: back, neck, and osteoarthritic ; High blood pressure ; Type 2 diabetes

Part three: Safely reducing your drug use of drugs. Talking to your doctor ; Making healthy lifestyle changes ; Alternative therapies.