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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.