Medicines save, prolong life and improve its quality. Everyone knows about their benefits. And many people tend to shrug off risks, because often quick relief from pain or a strange sensation seems more important than long-term health consequences. In her book, Ekaterina Eliseeva, MD, professor, clinical pharmacologist and winner of the Sanity Award, calls for readers to be more attentive and take care of their health. It will help you understand how medications work and why it is important to follow doctors' recommendations for taking them, even if you think that there will be no harm from the pill or syrup. The author touches on the most pressing topics: the formation of immunity to drugs, deliberate overestimation of the benefits of drugs or underestimation of the risks when taking them, the possibility of defeating the flu, depression or old age, the principles of providing Russians with medicines and much more. Attention! The information contained in the book cannot serve as a substitute for medical advice. Before taking any recommended actions, you should consult with a specialist.