Arthritis Medicines A-Z : A Doctor's Guide to Today's Most Commonly Prescribed Arthritis Drugs

Manage Your Arthritis Treatment Whether you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, chances are you are on one or several of the many medications now being used to treat this extremely common problem. And even more likely, you are receiving confusing information from multiple sources-pharmaceutical ads, the Internet, your peers, even your different doctors-about what's best for you. To resolve the confusion, here isArthritis Medicines A-Z, a comprehensive guidebook to help you navigate the maze of your arthritis treatment. In it, Dr. C. Michael Stein, an expert in the field, cuts through the tangle and offers clear, objective information on eighty-five prescription and nonprescription medications for arthritis. Each comprehensive drug listing includes such important details as: * Drug family * Type of arthritis for which the drug should be used * Interactions with other arthritis treatments * Precautions that should be taken when you use the drug * Realistic explanations of how serious or nonthreatening the listed side effects are likely to be Arthritis Medicines A-Zoffers you medical facts in comprehensible terms so you can take enlightened control of your arthritis treatment.

C. Michael Stein, M.D., is a practicing rheumatologist and clinical pharmacologist at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.