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3 Drug Classes and Side Effects That Send More Seniors to the ER

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Statins Linked to Higher Risk of Back Problems

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Has Osteoporosis Been Overtreated?

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Parkinson’s Drug Mirapex Can Cause Compulsive Behavior

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Asthma Drug Singulair Causes Nightmares & More

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Is Stop Smoking Drug Chantix Really Safe?

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Valproate Linked To ADHD In Offspring

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FDA Reviews Psychiatric Side Effects of Chantix

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4 Major Causes of Medication Side Effects

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Alone and Afraid at 4 AM Because of Side Effects

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What are “long-term effects of medicine”?

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