Hi All,

For those of you who are subscribers to AOL (if anyone is left---well,
someone must be left since the AOL lines are always busy :( ):

This just came from an AOL Help Letter.  I haven't had a chance to look a=
t
the site--since it is so difficult to get online with AOL--but if you hav=
e
the good fortune of getting online, give it a try and let us know if it i=
s
helpful.

Susan Reese, RN,LCSW
Coordinator
APDA YPD I&R Center

Subj:   AOL's Drug Reference Guide
Date:   97-02-04 14:12:29 EST
From:   AOL Tip 5


AOL=92S DRUG REFERENCE GUIDE:=20
ALMOST AS GOOD AS A LIVE-IN PHARMACIST

What do you know about the drugs a doctor prescribes for you?  Have you b=
een
given a new prescription and are concerned that it might interact with ot=
her
drugs you take?  AOL's Drug Reference library can help answer these
questions.  It=92s like having a pharmacist on-call 24 hours a day.

To find the guide, go to keyword: DRUG REFERENCE.  This will take you to =
the
Consumer Reports Comparative Drug Reference. You'll see a space to enter =
the
name of the drug you want to look up -- by its generic or brand name.  Si=
mply
type in the name and then click the LOOK UP button.

The drug reference guide will give you lots of important information abou=
t
the medication you=92re taking.  It=92ll also help you understand any spe=
cial
precautions that should be taken when using the medication.  The referenc=
e
shows a list of possible drug interactions and side effects -- if you're =
on
any other kind of medication (even over-the-counter drugs like aspirin or
cold remedies!) be sure to read this section carefully.=20

Of course, you should always address any concerns about your health and
medications with your doctor, but the AOL Drug Reference will help make y=
ou a
more informed and smarter patient.