My daughter purchased this book through an advertisement in a magazine she received - paid $41.00 including postage. She told me about it and I immediately went to Amazon.com to see if I could get it at a better price. Sure enough - had a choice of new or used - I purchased a new copy of the paperback version for $21.00 total. Half Price with the Same Good Advice!

I think this book was very infomative and lightened my eyes to some drugs we take as causing some other problems that nobody is aware of you. I recommend this book for everyone.

Everyone should read this book if they want a clearer understanding of what prescription drugs do to us and what we can do about it.

There was some useful information mixed in with some of the author's "opinions".
A lot of the information was facts that I've heard before and/or already knew about. But, it's nice to have a reference on hand instead of relying on memory. I didn't actually find any "amazing cures" - just some options in treatment.
What works for some doesn't necessarily work for others - but you can
always try to help yourself.

There was some useful information mixed in with some of the author's "opinions".
A lot of the information was facts that I've heard before and/or already knew about. But, it's nice to have a reference on hand instead of relying on memory. I didn't actually find any "amazing cures" - just some options in treatment.
What works for some doesn't necessarily work for others - but you can
always try to help yourself.

This book is very enligthening and so very helpful. My daughter in law has already used it as a resource for herself and family. Easy to understand and well written. Thanks to the author and her husband/

I have been following Suzy Cohen's syndicated column for as long as it has run in my local paper. When I heard of her published book, I ordered it immediately from Amazon. I wasn't disappointed. The information superhighway is so filled with misinformation that it is refreshing to get some really down-to-earth advice from someone who has the knowledge and is willing to share it. Her online web site is also useful for those who want to get more up-to-date, in-depth, health-related information.

People tend to listen to the "experts" and I am so glad, first, that Suzy learned the truth and second, that she has stepped forward to tell the truth about health, pharmaceuticals and what they can REALLY do to you. This book could save your life. A must have for anyone who finds that they must take prescription or over the counter drugs or are looking for another way. Get this book and give it to everyone you love.

I have purchased this book for about twelve people and had it shipped as a gift to them (one advandage to having the 2 day ship option). Susan gives alternate answers for problems, as well as, medical reviews. At times, she is very frank in her comments when it comes to sex and that sort of thing.

However, as stated above, I think that she has done an excellent job. So much so, that I want everybody I know to have a copy.

The 24 Hour Pharmacist is the perfect pill for anyone seeking insight on overall health from a resource that is thorough and fun to read. With chapter titles such as "Frazzled, Frustrated and Freaked Out: Coping with Anxiety and Stress" to "More Jiggle, Less Joint Pain: What You Can Do About Arthritis" you get the sense that the author well knows what course to recommend but also truly enjoys educating others. One feature I found especially enlightening were the sections in each chapter entitled "Suzy's Secrets From Behind The Counter". Here is where she (Suzy) offers great little insights to live by with a perspective that only a pharmacist can give. One good example of this is in the chapter about weight loss where she explains that some drugs can make you hungry. Included in her list are sedatives and tranquilizers, antidepressants, allergy pills, female hormones and diuretics. Wow, who knew?

As the owner of an enzyme company and the author of two books on enzymes, I was especially interested in the chapters dealing with Digestion and Enzymes. Chapter 4 is entitled "Do You Have the Guts to Throw Away Your Antacids?" and enzymes are discussed on pages 201 and 202 in a chapter she calls "Lose Fat While You Sleep...When Pink Elephants Fly". I must say, the information was extremely valuable yet easy to follow. I was so impressed with this book that I bought one for each member of my technical education team and asked them to become well acquainted with this excellent resource.

I just got this book yesterday and could hardly put it down last night. I am about to order a few more copies for my family. I consider myself pretty well-versed in many of the topics she discusses, but it's so nice to have the information organized the way it is. It's just very easy to read and understand. You don't need a science degree to apply what the author recommends. I earmarked so many pages in the first parts that I read last night - and I can't wait to get back to it. This is money well-spent.

The 24-Hour Pharmacist is a book written by a professional who understands the chemistry of drugs and how they interact with the body, but who has also taken the time to learn about herbs and natural remedies. The great thing about Cohen is that she gives readers these natural alternatives to deal with their health issues, instead of just advising them to rely on pharmaceuticals.

Another thing she brings to the table that we don't find very often is solid knowledge about interactions between drugs and supplements, so that her readers don't get caught up in the storm of taking one drug to ease the symptoms of another. She advises readers not to mix certain drugs, and which drugs cause particular symptoms.

Cohen has a unique blend of expertise - she is fluent in pharmacology as well as herbal medicine. Her final product is far more useful than the advice of medical practitioners who are only familiar with one method of treatment, or whose scientific education has been underwritten by the pharmaceutical companies themselves, which, sadly, is more and more often the case.

The 24-Hour Pharmacist is a great reference book to keep on hand to help deal with sickness in the family, and it's a fun cover-to-cover read - Cohen is a talented and entertaining writer who delivers valuable information that's hard to find elsewhere.

Thanks, Suzy, for bringing this vital info to us!

Suzy Cohen tells it like it is. Her advice and opinions are right on. We both recommend the book so that others can be better informed on their own health care. If you are not pro-active in your own health care, you are asking for trouble. This book will help.The 24-Hour Pharmacist: Advice, Options, and Amazing Cures from America's Most Trusted Pharmacist

Good book and an interesting read. I enjoy Suzy's weekly columns and now I have a great resource to re-visit health questions at home.

My first impression of "The 24-Hour Pharmacist" is that it's an easy 'friendly' read, and I didn't want to put it down. It addresses everyday issues and can be understood even by those with 'furry' thinking from too much stress and too little rest (Suzy addresses these issues as well).

This book is written with clarity, wisdom, and wit and has taken top billing on my night stand! I felt like Suzy was writing to me, and her compassion wrapped it all up in a warm snuggly.

While reading, I was reminded of various maladies that had been shared in confidence, during years of spiritual counseling, the type of thing we just "learn to live with." Now we don't have too.

As many are questioning what to do for symptoms, besides popping an Rx, Suzy's more natural pro-active approach offers both sound advice and hope.

Everyone can benefit, or knows someone who can benefit, from her extensive knowledge. Of course you will go first to the chapter of your particular interest, either above or below the waist, and that's ok. Take a look and then read the book! The whole thing. After all, doesn't the responsibility for the care of our families still fall primarily on women...which includes our significant other! You buy his shirts, now buy this book.

We women have a woman on our side, who knows what it feels like to be the recipient of a blank stare as the doctor offers little beyond an Rx, or a stock answer. Regarding physical concerns, my (ex) gynecologist patted me on the shoulder and told me to take up running, and with that parting comment, he left the room, and my questions, unanswered. To be clear, I am grateful, both for doctors' expertise, and now for this book!

Women unite. Take your well-being into your own hands, along with some sage advice from Suzy Cohen, our very own "24-Hour Pharmacist".

Rev. Marita Graves

My husband and I having been spending a lot of money, on prescription. But after reading this book we both realize , that there are alternative to perscription that would save money and change the way we feel inside and out. We are both talking with our Doctor, and changing our lives. Thank you for this book and all you do.

OK, I'll confess...I haven't finished the book yet. I just couldn't wait that long to say what a fantastic reference book this is for anyone with a body! On top of that it's an easy read and funny! The reason I haven't finished it yet is that I can't resist highlighting all the items I intend to go back to when I make my supplement list. I keep re-reading paragraphs to make sure I absorb (no pun intended) all the nutrients in the book and it's FULL of them! More importantly, for someone who hasn't taken even an aspirin in 30 yrs, it's important to me to continually refine my supplementation to support my drug-free lifestyle!! You'd be crazy not to buy more than one (I got 6) because you will want to give one to everyone you care about and you won't want to share the one you just earmarked, underscored, highlighted, carried with you to every meal or found tucked in the covers after falling asleep with every night 'till it's fully digested (pun intended). Plus I happen to know how well-informed, intelligent and caring the author is. Namaste! The original Juggling Janet.

Suzy Cohen has done what many people wish all pharmacists would do. She has recognized the validity of alternative, or "holistic" remedies while simulaneously giving her opinion, whether good or bad, about the more mainstream pharmaceutical treatments available. If you ever think you'd like to walk up to your pharmacist and "pick her brain" to get honest, unbiased opinions on the latest treatment for whatever ails you, Suzy Cohen has saved you a couple of steps by compiling this book. Buy it, read it, and keep it on your shelf. It's likely going to be used as a reference quite often as you, or someone you love, needs some advice from America's favorite pharmacist!