Written specifically for teens, this resource provides information on medications for common health conditions. Over-the-counter and prescription medications for each condition are listed, and their methods of action are briefly described. Possible side effects and interactions with food and other drugs are then listed. Emphasis throughout is on actively participating in treatment by asking questions and reporting side effects, with advice on dealing with several doctors, taking multiple medications, and ordering medications from another country or from the Web. An example medication diary, a glossary, and a drug list are included. Tuttle has authored other books for teens on health issues. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)