Prescription and by the Counter Drugs Can Cause Harm: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

February 25th, 2008 | Category: General Health

People taking various prescriptions and by the counter medications are often unknowingly making themselves susceptible to serious adverse side effects that can lead to death. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner has estimated that anywhere amoung 3-11% of hospitalizations every year are

due to adverse drug reactions. Adverse drug reactions are all too common. Most are unreported; however, they contribute to by 150,000 deaths per year, making them a leading cause of death in the U.S.

Original post by syndicate@legalview.com (Alan Haburchak)

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