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

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.