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February 21, 2008
Adverse Drug Reactions
Interesting article here by a Pharm D on ADRs, makes this statement:
"Contrary to the public's common belief, all drugs are dangerous. Just because a drug is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not mean that it won't cause problems; all usually do, from minor side effects to permanent disability, to life threats, and even death.[1-3] The FDA approves drugs on the basis of benefits outweighing the risks, not because there is a complete lack of danger."
Good overview of the ways that patients, pharmacists and physicians generally view adverse drug reactions.
Clinical Iatrogenesis | By Robert Maddox | 10:48 AM