The 24-Hour Pharmacist: Advice, Options, and Amazing Cures from America's Most Trusted Pharmacist

Anybody ever have a side effect from taking meds? For years I took theophyllin for asthma, until I self-diagnosed that this medicine was the cause of my rising blood pressure. My doctor at the time told me I would have to take it for the rest of my life, which probably would have been pretty short if I'd listened only to him. Instead, I researched the side effects of the drug, and sought out the opinion of another doctor. Today I am totally off it, and doin' just fine . . . no wheezing or other breathing difficulties, and my blood pressure, while still higher than what I want it to be, is 40 points lower without taking medication to lower it.Suzy is a pharmacist who tells us to "think outside the pill," and gives us the knowledge needed to accomplish that goal. She tells us about plant extracts, vitamins, herbs, aromatherapy, and supplements. Her expose on osteoporosis (another of my hereditary risks) is the best I've seen. I didn't really care for Kevin Trudeau's book on natural cures, which totally bashed traditional medicine. However, through my career as a healthcare recruiter, I have seen the pharmaceutical reps toting in food and other treats to physician practices and ancillary hospital departments. They are not doing this to be nice, but to encourage the staff to pedal the drugs they sell. So Kevin's right about that. Suzy's book, however, give us the best of both worlds . . . natural cures and traditional medicine, and any holistic physician will tell you there's a time for both. Suzy shares her vast knowledge of natural cures and medicine, backing it up with well-reputed studies. If you're looking for solutions in a pill, this isn't the book for you. But if you like to manage your own health, with the help of well-educated professionals, this is a resource you shouldn't be without. Buy it, read it, and age well!

The author talks about everything from very effective alternatives to some prescription drugs, (why not start with these if you can, for example for better sleep, then get prescriptions if you need to.), to drug side effects (does anyone even get a package insert any more, let alone read it if they do?). Most valuable, in my opinion, the author lists the nutrients/vitamins/minerals that are depleted with many prescription drugs, and why you need to replace them.. She calls them "drug muggers". Many people know about Lipitor and other statins depleting the COQ10 in the heart. This enzyme is very necessary for proper heart function and energy. Acid blockers interfere with the absorption of so many important vitamins and nutrients, but does anyone get this information with the doctors prescription? No one I know ever has. There are so many others. I have found that most all drug store pharmacists are a wealth of information, and are very happy to talk to people. There is lots of eye opening information in this very well written book!

The 24 Hour Pharmacist gets right to the point and provides up to date and relevant data. The information is immediately useable in an easy to reference format. I am a caretaker for my 79 year old Father and my Husband is a type II diabetic. They have many RX'S between them and I must keep it all straight.Little day to day issues can be researched here and help me to understand the bigger picture. Thank you for putter together a great reference tool that I will use frequently.

Suzy tells it like she sees it and I think she see it well.Since she is an expert in her field it is nice to see thehonesty that she exhibits. I have learned a lot andrealized how dangerous some medication can be asit depletes many vitamins and minerals in your system.Many over-the-counter herbal solutions can by farsurpass the use of doctor prescribed medications.I believe it is an easy read and an important bookfor your reference collection. She will make you wantto find an alternative or at the least a second opinionto the medication you are taking and at the very leastquestion you doctor on the effects prescribe meds haveon your system. You will be a smarter consumer!

This book answers so many of the questions you would like to ask about maintaining your health. These are questions about managing your daily aches and pains, sniffles and coughs and other ailments that drag you down. If you ever wished you could have possible solutions to these problems, -literally at your fingertips, - then this book is for you. And if you are taking prescription medications,- there is a whole section in the book about how some prescription drugs may deplete important vitamins and other necessary substances in your body. The author not only warns you about these possible drug side effects, she also takes it one step further - and suggests ways you can counteract these effects by using 'over the counter' herbs and vitamins from your local drug or health food store. I wish I had this book years ago.

Suzy Cohen is a pharmacist and is on my “A” list. I have all her books and follow her on social media. She helps and informs one on natural options to drugs as well as explaining about drugs and how they affect one.

This book is a must for all of us. But, if your primary doctor walks into the patient room with a prescription pad and pen in his hand to greet you each time you have an appointment --- this book is a necessity. If you regularly take several prescriptions --- this book is necessary. It gives the details of what each drug does to your system; how each interacts with other drugs; what alternative medicine can do for you so you can dump much of what has been prescribed for you. We've had our book only a short time and it is going to wear out fast from our continual use.

OK as a medical reference at the time. With the advances in medicine it is probably already out of date on many listings.

Good book very interesting slightly out of date in places none the less well worth the money I paid. Older books can be still very interesting as this one is. Good size writing and headings. Loads of interesting info.

Suzy Cohen is the Best imhoI LOVE her books and adviseshave all her books and never ever regreted it :D

This fascinating book lives up to its subtitle, "Advice, Options, and Amazing Cures..."Written in an informal, easy-to-read style, the author covers most of the common ailments around today and offers practical, down-to-earth advice on possible ways (other than simply popping prescription drugs) to handle them - or as she calls it, thinking "outside the pill."From experience, I can attest that several of her natural options were as effective as prescription meds for me, without any of the unpleasant side effects.This is a book that I believe will be invaluable to those folks who are ready to take responsibility for their own health and are thoughtful about the medications they may be ingesting - and it will make a useful, long-term addition to their reference library.Not only that, but it's just plain fun to read!

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The book is excellent, very informative, shows a great author competence and red almost like novel.You'll will have difficulties to stop reading it.VM