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Article: Doctors often dismiss concerns about drug side effects.(Adverse events)(Report)
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- Adverse Event Reporting News
- Article date:
- August 27, 2007
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Doctors often dismiss or ignore patient concerns about possible side effects of prescription drugs, according to a University of California-San Diego study published in the journal "Drug Safety."
The analysis of 650 patients taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs found that 87% of patients spoke to their doctors about possible side effects of the medications. Patients said their concerns were either dismissed or not addressed 50% of the time, "The Washington Post" reported Aug. 22.
Patients reported that they, and not the doctor, most often initiated the discussion regarding the possible connection of the drug to certain symptoms--in 98% of cases ...