E-DRUG: Prescrire International n°142 - October2013
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In the October issue of Prescrire International:
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Vitamin D "insufficiency" in adults: beware of vague concepts with uncertain clinical relevance
There is no proof that measuring blood levels of vitamin D in the general population or in selected subgroups leads to an improvement in the health of those concerned.
http://english.prescrire.org/en/81/168/48802/0/NewsDetails.aspx
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Adverse effects of strontium, SSRI antidepressants, terbinafine and...goji berries
This sample page from the Adverse Effects section of the October issue gives a taste of the crucial, independent information in every issue of Prescrire International, covering a variety of topics from widely marketed drugs to alternative remedies.
SUMMARY:
Strontium: myocardial infarction
- This adds to an already burdensome adverse effect profile. Do not use strontium.
Goji berries and anticoagulants: bleeding
- Informing patients is key.
Terbinafine: taste and smell disorders
- Sometimes long-lasting.
SSRI antidepressants: brain haemorrhage
- Assess risk of serious bleeding before use.
http://english.prescrire.org/en/81/168/48801/0/NewsDetails.aspx
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