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In the February issue of Prescrire International: adverse effects of metformin, methylphenidate and benfluorex

FREE DOWNLOAD On this sample page drawn from the Adverse Effects section of Prescrire International's February issue: preventing adverse effects of metformin; methylphenidate abuse on the rise in Europe; and unsatisfactory delays in publishing the adverse effects of benfluorex.
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An initiative to prevent the adverse effects of metformin

  • Collaboration between clinicians and a pharmacovigilance centre results in practical benefits for patients.

Methylphenidate: abuse in Europe

  • In Europe, methylphenidate consumption is rising at an alarming rate. Reports of abuse and addiction are also increasing.

Benfluorex and cardiac valve disease: long delay in publication

  • Unresponsive authorities.

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Prescrire Int 2013; 22 (135): 47. (Pdf, free)

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