Dedicated to women only, this is a full-service drug book covering the load of drugs (for
cardiovascular disorders,
for pain, infections, and cancer, for anxiety, depression, and insomnia) such as anyone might need, much as one hopes not to. But on top of this is the slant that makes Kathleen Cahill Allison's guide indispensable for women: information on which drugs interact poorly with pregnancy, breast-feeding, or hormone-replacement therapy, which are affected by menstrual hormones, and which drugs reduce
bone density. All that information plus a clearly designed and illustrated drug identification guide puts this guide on top.
